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Possibly what the Greek historian Herodotus believed the world looked like (5th century BCE) based on his writings.

The empire of Sargon, late 24th century BCE.

Bronze head of an Akkadian ruler, probably Sargon the Great, c. 23rd - 22nd century BCE.

Approximate maximum extent of the Greco-Bactrian kingdom circa 180 BCE, including the regions of Tapuria and Traxiane to the West, Sogdiana and Ferghana to the north, Bactria and Arachosia to the south.

Satyrs making wine, dionysian bas-relief from altar of unknown date, National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

Hannibal's route into Italy in the Second Punic War.

Map of the Battle of Trebia (218 BC), illustrating Hannibal's strategy.

As Hannibal passed Lake Trasimene, he came to a place very suitable for an ambush, and hearing that Flaminius had broken camp and was pursuing him, made preparations for the impending battle. To the north was a series of heavily forested...

Plan of the archeological site of Troy/Hisarlik. Legend: 1: Gate 2: City Wall 3: Megarons 4: FN Gate 5: FO Gate 6: FM Gate and Ramp 7: FJ Gate 8: City Wall 9: Megarons 10: City Wall 11: VI. S Gate 12: VI. H Tower 13: VI. R...

This map shows the location and extent of the Fertile Crescent, a region in the Middle East incorporating ancient Egypt; the Levant; and Mesopotamia.