Images

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...

A 18th century map of Lutetia by Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville (1697–1782).

A map of Gaul indicating the local tribes, regions, and cities, circa 54 BCE.

Bust of Pythagoras of Samos, display in the Capitoline Museums, Rome.

Bronze Age golden helmet found in Leiro, Galicia (modern-day Spain). Museo de San Antón, A Coruña.