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Gate, Theodosian Walls
One of the ten gates of the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople, completed c. 413 CE.
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Gate of All Nations, Persepolis
The east side of the Gate of All Nations (also known as the Gate of Xerxes) in Persepolis (Iran), built by Xerxes I (r. 486-465 BCE). The gate was flanked by two monumental statues of lamassu, winged bulls with human...
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Eastern Gate of Philippopolis
Eastern Gate of Philippopolis, photograph by Carole Raddato, Bulgaria, 10 August, 2024. The monumental eastern entrance to Roman Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv), Bulgaria. A broad paved street led from the gate into...
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Southern Gate of Diocletianopolis
Southern Gate of Diocletianopolis, photograph by Carole Raddato, Bulgaria, 17 August, 2024. The monumental southern gate of Diocletianopolis (modern Hisarya), Bulgaria, popularly known as Kamilite ("The Camels"...
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Temenos Gate in Petra
The Temenos Gate in Petra (Jordan) is a monumental triple-arched gate erected at the western end of the colonnaded street. It marked the access to the sacred open precinct of the Qasr Al Bint. The 17-meter-high Temenos Gate...
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Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle (aka Caernarvon) is located in North Wales and was first built from 1283 CE by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) to help, along with several other major castles, control the newly conquered area. As the...
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Stele of Lion-Hunt from Uruk
Stele of a lion-hunt from Uruk, the oldest narrative Mesopotamian sculpture (in relief) and the first documented evidence of lion-hunting in Mesopotamia. It depicts two men hunting lions using a spear and arrows. One...
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Relief of the Lion Horoscope from Mount Nemrut
Relief of the famous Lion Horoscope from the West Terrace of Mount Nemrut. It depicts a lion with stars on his body and a crescent moon on his chest. It has been argued that the scene might represent a...
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Royal Lion Hunt on Chariot
Relief depicting a royal lion hunt on a chariot, Neo-Assyrian Empire, c. 645-635 BCE. The king (recognizable by his distinctive hat) rides around the arena on a chariot shooting lions with arrows. His attendants fend...
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Akbar with a Lion and a Calf
"Akbar With Lion and Calf", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album Painting by Govardhan Calligrapher Mir 'Ali Haravi verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1530–50 This portrait of Akbar from the Shah Jahan album by Govardhan depicts...