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Sculpture of Movses Khorenatsi
This modern sculpture of Movses Khorenatsi (c. 401-490s CE) by A. Urartu depicts the famous Armenian historian in old age. Khorenatsi was the author of the influential historiography "The History of Armenia," and he...
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Leo I
A portrait bust of Byzantine emperor Leo I (r. 457-474 CE). (Louvre Museum, Paris)
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Persian & Armenian Battle Scene
Although this manuscript edition of the "History of Vardan and the Armenian War" was finished in 1569 CE, this illustration shows a battle between the Armenians and the Persians in the 5th century CE. Take special...
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Armenian Stone Weapons Mould
Ancient stone mold, used for making weapons in ancient times in what is present-day Armenia, dating from the 12th-10th century BCE.
Metsamor Historical-Archaeological Museum-Reserve, Taronik.
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Byzantine Empire c. 626 CE
A map of the Byzantine empire c. 626 CE.
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Coin of Heraclius
Gold nomisma coin depicting Byzantine emperor Heraclius (r. 610-641 CE) and his son Constantine III.
Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Rome.
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Heraclius Returning the True Cross to Jerusalem
A 15th century CE painting depicting Byzantine emperor Heraclius (r. 610-641 CE) returning the True Cross of Christianity to Jerusalem. (By Miguel Ximenez, Museum of Zaragoza, Spain)
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Masinissa
Coin depicting Masinissa, the first king of Numidia, who reigned from 202 BCE-148 BCE.
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Jugurtha Captured
Artist's depiction of the capture of the Numidian king Jugurtha. He was betrayed by his son-in-law Bocchus in 105 BCE and handed over to Sulla (who would later become dictator of Rome), who brought him back to Rome in chains.
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Egyptian Memphis Reconstruction
An artist's impression of Memphis, Egypt. (From the computer game Assassin's Creed Origins)
