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Pnyka - The Orator's Podium
The podium (bema) where ancient Athenian politicians spoke to the assembly. 5th century BCE.
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Chang'an Street Plan
An illustration of the town planning at the Chinese capital Chang'an. The city was the capital of the Western Han and Tang dynasties, amongst others. The orange section indicates the royal palace.
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Gate Towers, Chang'an
A wall painting from Prince Yide's tomb, Xian, China, depicting a towered gate of Chang'an, capital of the Western Han and Tang Dynasties, amongst others. Tang Era (618-907 CE).
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Ramesses III
A tomb painting depicting Ramesses III (1186-1155 BCE) offering incense. 12th century BCE.
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Great Isaiah Scroll
The Great Isaiah Scroll is one of the most important manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible, containing the entire Book of Isaiah (apart from a few damaged parts) dating to about 150 BCE.
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Temple of Athena Nike - Acropolis, Athens
The Temple of Nike, Acropolis of Athens. Construction: 449-420 BCE
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Neanderthal Burial, La Chapelle-aux-Saints (reconstruction)
Reconstruction of the Neanderthal burial at La Chapelle-aux-Saints, France, on display at Musée de La Chapelle-aux-Saints, Corrèze, France.
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Neanderthal Skeleton & Reconstruction
Skeleton and reconstruction of the La Ferrassie 1 Neanderthal found in France, as seen in an exhibit in the National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo, Japan.
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Aurignacian Sites
Map showing sites and presence associated with the Aurignacian culture, usually attributed to the first modern humans who arrived in Europe around 45,000 years ago.
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Neanderthal sites
Map showing sites associated with classic Neanderthals. The depicted ice volume corresponds with the maximum extent of the ice during glaciations.
