Images

Map of the Roman province of Dacia, part of modern-day Romania and Serbia, between the era of Trajan (106 CE) and the evacuation of the province in 271 CE. Roman settlements and legion garrisons with Latin names included.

A map showing the major tribes in Thrace and the surrounding regions.

A map showing the sites and cultures of prehistoric Illyria.

A map showing the Illyrian tribes prior to Roman conquest, including Phrygian tribes, Venetic tribes, independent tribes, and those under Celtic influence.

A map showing the Empire of Alexander the Great, his conquests, and the routes he took (334 BC - 323 BC). Major cities, roads, and battles are indicated.

The famous Lion's Gate in the ruins of Mycenae.

A map of the Mediterranean around 550 BC, showing the major cultures: Greece and its colonies Phoenicia and its colonies Lydia Egypt Persia Thrace Illyria

One of the first representations of the Buddha, 1st-2nd century CE, Gandhara: Standing Buddha. (Tokyo National Museum)

Heracles depiction of Vajrapani as the protector of the Buddha, 2nd century AD Gandhara, British Museum.

Mathura region: Yakshi, ca. second century CE: sandstone. The William A. Whitaker Foundation Art Fund. Republished with permission from the Ackland Art Museum. Credit: 84.2.1 Unidentified Artist Indian, Mathura region: Yakshi, 2nd...