Archaeology

Moab

The Moabite stone was discovered in 1868. It was found in the land of Moab and was carved with an inscription. [Archaeology]...

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Granite obelisk, Istanbul

Granite obelisk, Istanbul (ancient Byzantium, later Constantinople), Turkey. This Egyptian obelisk of the fifteenth century B.C. pharoah Thothmes III was transported to Byzantium from Heliopolis by the emperor Theodosius in the fourth century B.C. There it was erected along the spina (the long, low wall running down the middle of a racecourse, usua...

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Via Domitia

Via Domitia, near Lunel (Roman Ambrussum), France. The Via Domitia, the major Roman road spanning southern France from Italy to Spain constructed 125-121 B.C., crossed the Vidourle river at the Roman town of Ambrussum. © 1995 Craig R. Bina [Images] [Archaeology]...

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A tale of King Herod, concrete and a sunken harbor

In the annals of history, the tale of King Herod comes to life against the backdrop of remarkable architectural achievements—concrete and a sunken harbor—testimonies to the grandeur and innovation of his reign. King Herod the Great, a towering figure in ancient Judea, ruled from 37 BC to 4 BC. His reign was marked by ambitious building projects aim...

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Tel Mardikh

On this site of a 4,000 year old fortification, perhaps the most remarkable `find` of the century has been uncovered - 18,000 fired clay and rock tablets relating to the economy, administration and international dealings of this once great empire of Ebla. [Archaeology]...

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Aqueduct (Turkey)

Ruined aqueduct, Bergama (Greek Pergamon, Roman Pergamum) Turkey. This aqueduct, part of the complex water supply network of the Roman city of Pergamum, was destroyed by an earthquake in 262 A.D. © Craig R. Bina [Images] [Archaeology]...

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Ephesus - A Panoramic Virtual Tour

Images focusing on ancient Ephesus. HISTORICAL SITES IN TURKEY [Images] [Archaeology]...

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Caesarea Expeditions

Various areas of excavations including underwater. includes photos and maps. [Articles of Interest] [Caesarea] [Archaeology]...

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Black Obelisk From Assyria

The Black Obelisk was discovered by Henry Layard in 1845 and describes the campaigns of Shalmanezer III of Assyria who reigned at about 850 B.C. [Archaeology]...

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Calcium Deposits (France)

Calcium Deposits, Pont du Gard, near Nîmes (Roman Nemausus), France. These calcium deposits, precipitated from the locally hard water, accumulated in the main channel of the Roman aqueduct bridge Pont du Gard over the centuries during which it was in continuous use as part of the water supply of the Roman city of Nemausus. © 1995 Craig R. Bina ...

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