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The Periplus of the Euxine Sea, c. 130 CE
A map illustrating a voyage around the Black Sea by Arrian of Nicomedia as described in "Periplus Ponti Euxini" (A Circumnavigation of the Black Sea). The Latin term "Periplus" is derived from the Greek word "periplous," meaning "a sailing-around."...
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The Doric Order, Classical Orders of Architecture
The Classical Orders of Architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite), originating in ancient Greece and refined by the Romans, are fundamental design principles that significantly influence classical and neoclassical structures...
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The Ionic Order, Classical Orders of Architecture
The Classical Orders of Architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite), originating in ancient Greece and refined by the Romans, are fundamental design principles that significantly influence classical and neoclassical structures...
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The Corinthian Order, Classical Orders of Architecture
The Classical Orders of Architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite), originating in ancient Greece and refined by the Romans, are fundamental design principles that significantly influence classical and neoclassical structures...
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Fortifications Walls of Sinope
The north fortification walls of Sinope, known today as Sinop Castle (Turkish: Sinop Kalesi), located in the city of Sinop on the northernmost edge of the Turkish side of the Black Sea coast. Sinope was the earliest Greek colony founded on...
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Diogenes of Sinope
Modern statue of Diogenes of Sinope (c. 404-323 BCE) in Sinop (northern Turkey). The 5.50 m tall statue depicts the Cynic philosopher standing with his dog on his dwelling barrel and lantern in hand, searching for an honest man.
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Mount Kazbeg in the Caucasus Mountains, Georgia
View of the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church with Mount Kazbek (or Mount Kazbegi) in the background. Mount Kazbek is associated in Georgian folklore with the mighty hero Amirani, the Georgian version of Prometheus, who was chained on the...
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Periplus of the Euxine Sea by Arrian
Beginning of the Periplus of the Euxine Sea by Arrian of Nicomedia, Johann Froben and Nicolaus Episcopius, Basel 1533. Basel University Library. The Periplus of the Euxine Sea (Latin: Periplus Ponti Euxini, Greek: Períplous...
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Recreation of the Roman Port of Amastris
A recreation of the port of Amastris in the Roman period.
Amasra Museum, Turkey.
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Vajracharya Priest’s Crown
A gilded and turquoise Vajracharya Priest’s Crown from Nepal. Vajracharya was the highest rank of priesthood. Made in 1717. Height: 12 in. (30.5 cm). Width: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). The inscription includes a warning for those who covet the...
