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Taejong of Joseon
King Taejong of Joseon (r. 1400-1418) was the third ruler of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. Taejong was a driving force behind consolidating and strengthening the king’s power, and while he was an effective ruler, his violent means of winning...
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My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO/NHK)
Between the 4th and 13th centuries AD a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples...
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Ancient History of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Did you know the ancient history of the UAE stretches back over 130,000 years? The country now known as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was established on 2 December 1971, but the region has a long history stretching back thousands of years...
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Apollo, detail from NAM, Athens, 215.
Detail of Apollo from NAM, Athens, 215. He is seated on a tree stump, wearing chlamys and chiton, and sandals. In his left hand he rests his seven string lyre (the stings would have been painted; the number of tuning pegs gives their frequency...
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Marsyas, detail from NAM, Athens, 215.
Detail of Marsyas from NAM, Athens, 215. The bearded satyr can be seen in a state of movement as he plays his auloi, the spread of his fingers is preserved by the left hand, and presumably corresponds to the finger-holes of the instrument
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Votive Mace Head from Lagash
This mace head was inscribed with a cuneiform text. The text says that the mace is dedicated to the god Kindazi by the lady Ninkagina, both on her own behalf and that of Nam-mahani, who was a king of Lagash. The mace head itself has a name...
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Elephant Relief, Vietnam
A limestone relief depicting an elephant. Tra Kieu, Quang Nam province, Vietnam. 10th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)
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Seated Bodhisattva from Champa
Seated Bodhisattva, Kingdom of Champa, Quang Nam Province, temple district of Don-du'o'ng, Vietman. Late 9th century CE.
Exhibited at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Female Aulos Player
Corinthian figurine of a female playing the aulos.
Athens, NAM, 16961, c.550.
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Discover the History of YOU! - Markus Kangas of My True Ancestry
My True Ancestry's mission is to help you take your DNA results a step further. Discover your ancient relatives by comparing yourself to thousands of ancient samples from real archaeological sites. A simple and secure service puts 10,000...