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Roman Theatre of Hierapolis
The Roman theatre of Hierapolis in Phrygia (Turkey) was built in the 2nd century CE under Emperor Hadrian on the ruins of an earlier theatre following a devastating earthquake in 60 CE. It was later renovated under Septimius Severus (193-211...
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Yum Caax
Yum Caax, a Maya god of maize. Modern relief inspired by a Maya hieroglyph. (Teplice Botanical Gardens, Czech Republic)
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Mycenaean Gold Necklaces, Dendra
A Mycenaean gold necklace from Dendra, 15-14th centuries BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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Mycenaean Gold Necklace, Dendra
A Mycenaean gold necklace from Dendra, 15-14th centuries BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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Flying-fish Fresco, Melos
A fresco depicting flying-fish from Phylakopi, Melos. Late Cycladic, 16th century BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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Mycenaean Grave Stele
A Mycenaean grave stele of poros stone depicting spirals and a charioteer. Grave Circle A, Mycenae, 16th century BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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Egyptian Necklace
A gold and lapiz lazuli necklace from Egypt, New Kingdom, 1550-1075 BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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Egyptian Priestess Takushit
Copper alloy with precious metal inlay statue of Egyptian priestess Takushit. 25th Dynasty, c. 670 BCE. Found near Alexandria. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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Egyptian Wooden Statue of a Woman Grinding Cereals
A wooden statue of a woman grinding cereals. Egyptian, Middle Kingdom, 2040-1640 BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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Bronze Greek Athlete
A bronze Greek athlete recovered from the sea off Marathon. 340-330 BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
