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Map of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East, c. 1300 BCE
Map of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East c. 1300 BCE, showing the period of Great Powers, with the six large kingdoms and empires (the Hittites, the Mycenaean Civilization, Assyria, Babylonia, Elam and the New Kingdom of Egypt) co-existing...
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Macedonian Gold Wreath from Vergina
A gold oak wreath and two-handled silver vessel (ampulla) from the main chamber of Tomb II, in the Royal Tombs at Aegae (Vergina).
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Excavation of the Vaulted Tomb at Aegae, Vergina
The roof and facade of the vaulted tomb in Aegae (Vergina) emerging from the soil in 1977 CE. From Unearthing the Family of Alexander the Great. Grant (2019) p51. Used with permission from Pen & Sword Books.
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Recreation of the Tomb A Cremation from Derveni
A depiction of the cremation structure at Derveni Tomb A, in Thessalonica. From Unearthing the Family of Alexander the Great. Grant (2019) p153. Used with permission from Pen & Sword Books.
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Family Tree of the Royal Dynasty of Macedon in the 4th Century BCE
Family tree of the Royal Dynasty of Macedon in the 4th Century BCE. From Unearthing the Family of Alexander the Great. Grant (2019) p76. Used with permission from Pen & Sword Books.
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Model of the Shrine & Tombs Under the Great Tumulus, Vergina
A model of the shrine and tombs under the Great Tumulus at Vergina. From Unearthing the Family of Alexander the Great. Grant (2019). p49. Used with permission from Pen & Sword Books.
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Greek Larnax from the Royal Tomb in Vergina
The gold chest or "larnax" containing male bones from the main chamber of the royal tomb known as "Tomb II" in Vergina. The chest is decorated with the royal “Vergina Sun” or “Star” symbol, which has been associated with the Argead dynasty...
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The House of the Relief of Telephus in Herculaneum
The House of the Relief of Telephus is one of the largest houses in the excavated area of in Herculaneum covering about 1,800 sq. m. Its atrium is in the 'third style' with yellow panels and is fitted up with copies of marble discs called oscilla, suspended...
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The House of the Deer in Herculaneum
View of the terrace garden of the House of the Deer in Herculaneum which commanded magnificent views over the Bay of Naples. It has copies of marble statues which originals were found in the garden: two of a deer being attacked by dogs, one...
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Vulcan, Neptune, Mercury and Minerva, Herculaneum
Copies of Neo-Attic reliefs in the Sacred Area of Herculaneum depicting the four gods Vulcan, Neptune, Mercury and Minerva to whom a temple was dedicated.
