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The Greek inscription reads (king Alexander). The date ΓΞΡ is year 163 of the Seleucid era, corresponding to 150–149 BC

Temple of Hercule-Melqart on the forum vetus of Lepcis Magna

The Lion Gate at Hattusa, Turkey. This was one of the two city gates. The arc is typical for Hittite architecture.

Hypaspist by Johnny Shumate For more illustrations email [email protected] If illustration is used, please credit my name.

The Cyrus Cylinder, dating from 539 BC. This document is a propaganda one of Cyrus II in order to show his legitimacy to rule in Babylonia.

Remains of Septimius Severus' Arch in Dougga in North Africa.

Numidian mausoleum in the ancient city of Thugga (Dougga) in North Africa, mid-2nd century CE.

This map shows the spread of Christianity around the Mediterranean and Europe. Dark Blue: Spread until 325 AD. Light Blue: Spread until 600 AD. Patrick O'Brien, ed (2003). Atlas of World History. New York: Oxford University Press...

A folio from P46, an early 3rd century collection of Pauline epistles. Folio from Papyrus 46, an early 3rd century collection of Pauline epistles, containing 2 Corinthians 11:33-12:9 Transcription (the bracketed portions are illegible...

Approximate borders in Europe around 220 BC. Based on the Pengiun Atlas of History.