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Mummy Skulls, Cahuachi
Mummy skulls from the Nazca sacred burial site Cahuachi, southern Peru. The site was in use between 100 BCE and 550 CE.
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Ceremonial Plaza, Cahuachi
A plaza for ceremonial gatherings and burial mound at the Nazca site of Cahuachi, southern Peru. The 40 mounds at the site are built on natural hilltops using earth and adobe-brick retaining walls. The site was used for...
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Burial Mound, Cahuachi
A burial mound at the Nazca site of Cahuachi, southern Peru. The 40 mounds at the site are built on natural hilltops using earth and adobe-brick retaining walls. The site was used for burials and religious ceremonies between...
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Muisca Votive Offerings, Lake Guatavita
A collection of objects offered to Lake Guatavita by the Muisca tribe of ancient Colombia. Includes ceramic vessels and is now on display in British Museum, London.
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Plan, Temple of Apollo, Bassae
The floor plan and illustration of the cella of the Temple of Apollo at Bassae. 420-400 BCE.
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Greek & Amazons, Frieze from Bassae
A frieze from the Temple of Apollo, Bassae, depicting a Greek fighting Amazons. 420-400 BCE. (British Museum, London)
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Temple of Apollo, Bassae
The Temple of Apollo at Bassae, 420-400 BCE. Today the temple is protected by a permanent tent roofing.
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Agamemnon, Relief of Samothrace
The relief of Samothrace, c. 550 BCE. An inscription identifies a procession of Agamemnon, a herald, and Epeios (maker of the Trojan Horse). To the right is a griffin, now defaced. (Louvre Museum, Paris)
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Temple of the Great Gods, Samothrace
The temple of the Great Gods at their sanctuary on Samothrace. c. 340 BCE.
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Nike of Samothrace
The Nike of Samothrace, c. 190 BCE. The statue was dedicated to the Great Gods at the sanctuary on Samothrace. (Louvre Museum, Paris)
