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Arch of Alexander Severus, Dougga
Image by Carole Raddato

Arch of Alexander Severus, Dougga

The Arch of Alexander Severus is a Roman triumphal arch located in Dougga Tunisia (ancient Thugga). The arch was built in 228 CE, in gratitude to the emperor for his beneficence towards the city. It functioned as one of the city gates, at...
Porte Mars, Reims
Image by Carole Raddato

Porte Mars, Reims

The Porte Mars, is an ancient Roman triumphal arch in Reims (Roman Durocortorum, capital of Gallia Belgica) dating from the 3rd century CE. It is the widest arch in the Roman world.
Gate of Hadrian,  Antalya
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Gate of Hadrian, Antalya

Hadrian's Gate in Antalya (Turkey) was built in honor of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited the Roman city (Attaleia) in 130 CE.
Wooden model of a man ploughing with oxen
Image by Trustees of the British Museum

Wooden model of a man ploughing with oxen

From Egypt Middle Kingdom, about 2040-1750 BC An ancient Egyptian farmer at work This model was originally placed in a tomb. Models showing various stages in the production of food were placed in wealthy burials of the Middle Kingdom...
Minerva of Arezzo
Image by Egisto Sani (used with permission)

Minerva of Arezzo

The 'Minerva of Arezzo' is a bronze Etruscan statue dating to the 3rd-2nd century BCE. (Etruscan Archaeological Museum of Florence)
Throne of Motecuhzoma, Detail
Image by Mary Ann Sullivan

Throne of Motecuhzoma, Detail

A detail from the Throne of Motecuhzoma II otherwise known as the Monument of Sacred War. The sun disk in the centre is flanked by the god Huitzilopochtli on the left and Motecuhzoma II on the right. The stone was carved c. 1507 CE. to commemorate...
Mesopotamian Incense Container
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Mesopotamian Incense Container

A pottery incense container found at layer 5 of the altar platform of the central temple of Basmosian Hill, Mesopotamia, Hurrian period, 2nd millennium BCE. Sulaimaniya Museum, Iraq.
Golden Earrings From King Shulgi
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Golden Earrings From King Shulgi

A pair of golden earrings with the shape of a half pumpkin. The overlying decorative cuneiform inscriptions mention that these earrings were a gift from King Shulgi. Mesopotamia, new Sumerian era, Ur III, reign of King Shulgi, 2029-1982...
The Hand of Ishtar (Inanna)
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

The Hand of Ishtar (Inanna)

A hand of the goddess Ishtar (Inanna). This is a decorative element of architecture which was used in temples and palaces. It is inscribed with cuneiform inscriptions and was found in the palace of Ashurnasirpal II to commemorate the new...
Throne of Motecuhzoma II
Image by Wolfgang Sauber

Throne of Motecuhzoma II

The Aztec Monument of Sacred War (teocalli) or throne of Motecuhzoma II. Carved in c. 1507 CE to commemorate the New Fire Ceremony of that year. (National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City)
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