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Chinese Qin Chariot
A Qin chariot from the 'terracotta army'. Tomb of Shi Huangdi, 259-210 BCE, Shaanxi Province, China.
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Roman Cistern
Part of the water supply system of the Acropolis building complex.
Construction: 1st - 2nd Century CE
Location: Athens, Greece
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Lion Pediment, Parthenon
A lion from the pediment of the Parthenon in the Museum of the Acropolis. Construction: 447-432 BCE
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Lyceum of Aristotle
The Lyceum of Aristotle, one of the centres of ancient Greek Philosophy.
Founded: 334 BCE
Location: Athens, Greece
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Pnyka - The Orator's Podium
The podium (bema) where ancient Athenian politicians spoke to the assembly. 5th century BCE.
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Chang'an Street Plan
An illustration of the town planning at the Chinese capital Chang'an. The city was the capital of the Western Han and Tang dynasties, amongst others. The orange section indicates the royal palace.
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Gate Towers, Chang'an
A wall painting from Prince Yide's tomb, Xian, China, depicting a towered gate of Chang'an, capital of the Western Han and Tang Dynasties, amongst others. Tang Era (618-907 CE).
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Ramesses III
A tomb painting depicting Ramesses III (1186-1155 BCE) offering incense. 12th century BCE.
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Temple of Athena Nike - Acropolis, Athens
The Temple of Nike, Acropolis of Athens. Construction: 449-420 BCE
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Neanderthal Burial, La Chapelle-aux-Saints (reconstruction)
Reconstruction of the Neanderthal burial at La Chapelle-aux-Saints, France, on display at Musée de La Chapelle-aux-Saints, Corrèze, France.
