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Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius
Bust of Marcus Aurelius (reign 161–180 CE). Glyptothek, Munich, Germany.
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The Akkadian Dynasty
A family tree of the Akkadian Dynasty, starting with La'ibum and Sargon of Akkad.
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The Colosseum of Rome
Photo of the Colosseum in Rome, completed 80 AD.
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Map of the Mediterranean 218 BCE
A map of the Mediterranean in 218 BC, showing the territorial extents of the following states:
- Antigonids
- Attalids
- Carthage
- Ptolemies
- Roman Empire
- Seleucids
Major battle locations are also shown.
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Nebuchadnezzar II
An engraving inside an onyx-stone-eye in a Marduk statue that depicts Nebuchadnezzar II.
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Map of the Levant circa 830 BCE
A map of Palestine circa 830 BC, showing the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, as well as the surrounding kingdoms and tribes.
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The Meroe Head of Augustus Caesar
The Meroe Head is from a larger-than life statue of Augustus Caesar (reigned 31 BCE-14 CE). It is 47.7 cm, made of bronze with alabaster, glass and coral inlays for the eyes. Discovered at Meroe in 1910 by J. Garstang.
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Candace Amanitore of Meroe
A depiction of one of the Queens of Meroe known as Kentakes (or Candaces) the Candace Amanitore (c.50 CE).
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The Pyramids of Meroe
Aerial view of the pyramids at Meroe, Republic of Sudan, 2001.
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Meroe
Ruins of the royal city in Meroe, Nubia, Sudan
