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Apollo-Mithras Meets Antiochus I
Found in the ancient ruins of Arsameia, outside Kahta, Turkey, 15 km from the world heritage site of Nemrut Dagi, this stele portrays the meeting of Antiochus I (r. 70 BCE - c. 38 BCE) and Apollo. Antiochus - the ruler of the Commagene kingdom...
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Temple of Apollo, Asclepeion, Kos
The Roman-built temple of Apollo in the Asclepeion sanctuary of Kos, 2nd century CE.
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Ivory Statuette of Apollo
An ivory statuette of Apollo Lykeios, 3rd Century BCE. The statuette was restored after being found in 200 pieces at the bottom of a well. (Agora Museum, Athens)
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The Temple of Apollo at Claros
The Temple of Apollo at Claros (also called Klaros) was a very important center of prophecy as in Delphi and Didyma. The building of the temple started at the beginning of the 3rd century BCE.
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Apollo Candle from Altar of Aphrodite
Apollo candle is from the shop Altar of Aphrodite.
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Inside the Temple of Apollo at Didyma
This is a view down into the inner chamber or adyton of the Temple of Apollo at Didyma in present-day western Turkey. The temple was unique in that the adyton was sunk below the level of the temple platform. This picture was taken from...
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Statue of Apollo Lykeios
The head and body of two different Roman copies were combined in the 18th century CE. The god appears in the so-called "Lykeios type", with the right forearm resting across his head. The model was either an original, created around 340 BCE...
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Alcestis
Alcestis was the mythical queen of Thessaly, wife of King Admetus, who came to personify the devoted, selfless, woman and wife in ancient Greece. While the story of Admetus' courtship of Alcestis was widely told, she is best known for her...
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Temple of Apollo, Pompeii
The Temple of Apollo in Pompeii, looking north towards the altar, podium and cella. Etruscan bucchero were found in the area of the temple testifying the existence of the cult of Apollo in Pompeii as early as the 5th century BCE. The ground...
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The Pillar of Apollo
The Pillar of Apollo on Kolona Hill, Aegina, Greece. The last remnant of the Temple of Apollo and Acropolis complex which stood on the site in the days of Aegina's glory.