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Candace Amanitore of Meroe
A depiction of one of the Queens of Meroe known as Kentakes (or Candaces) the Candace Amanitore (c.50 CE).

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The Pyramids of Meroe
Aerial view of the pyramids at Meroe, Republic of Sudan, 2001.

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Meroe
Ruins of the royal city in Meroe, Nubia, Sudan

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Coffin of the Lycian
A coffin found in Sidon by Hamdy Bey. It's today in the Istanbul museum
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Lion of Babylon [Detail]
Detail of glazed tiles depicting a lion, from the gates of ancient Babylon (modern-day Iraq). The lion is the symbol of Babylon, and represents Ishtar, the goddess of fertility, love and war. Meant not only to symbolise Babylon, but to...

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Knossos
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. It is a popular tourist destination today, as it is near the main city of Heraklion and has...

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Theatre of Epidaurus Panorama
Theatre of Epidaurus, Greece.

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Plan of Ai Khanum
Plan of Ai Khanum as it was excavated by the D.A.F.A until 1978

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Hermaios Silver Tetradrachm
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Hermaios. Circa 105-90 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 9.61 g, 12h). Obverse:Diademed and draped bust right, wearing helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear Reverse: Zeus enthroned facing slightly left, holding...

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Cybele Plate
Plate found at Ai Khanum in northern Afghanistan, in a temple, depicting Cybele, a votive sacrifice and the sun God. 2nd century BCE. (Museé Guimet, Paris)