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Ancient Ox Carts

Illustration of ox carts used by the ancient Philistines...

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Ancient Roman Army Standards

In ancient Rome the standards were an important part of the army. The standards contained many symbols: an eagle, a god, the Emperor, a wolf, a Minotaur, a horse, a boar, a ram, and others. The eagle was the symbol of the Roman legion. The standard bearer was called the Signifer....

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Ancient Flat Roofs

This illustration shows ancient homes with flat roofs. In Israel it was common for a family to spend much time upon their housetops. The climate was usually mild and ideal for gatherings. The roof usually had three layers: the wooden beams, straw mats, and a clay top. The clay would be pressed down tight with a stone roller....

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Ancient Roads

Throughout history "˜the road' has provided an excellent metaphor for life's journey. With amazement, we can look back over the winding grades of difficulty, the narrow pass of opportunity, the choice between security or adventure, when our road divided and we had to make the call....

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Oval Temple at Khafaje

This sketch is a reconstruction of the ancient Sumerian "Oval Temple" at Khafaje from around 2500 BC. Archaeologists unearthed this site in the 1930's....

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Crown of Thorns

Symbolized the "Last Adam" bearing the sins of the world and becoming a cursed sin offering. The thorn is a type of the curse which will be removed at the time of the redemption of the sons of God....

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Roman Procurator

History teaches that Pontius Pilate was appointed governor of Judea by Tiberius in 26 A.D. and immediately made bad relations with the Jews by centering the headquarters of his army, previously in Caesarea, to Jerusalem....

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Ancient Sheep Fold

Shepherds brought their sheep into the fold in the wilderness for safety. The shepherd would lay in front of the door to protect the sheep from an attacker....

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Solomon's Bronze Laver

The laver of cleansing in the outer court of Solomon's Temple....

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Ancient Temple of Diana Coin

In ancient times Diana was the Goddess of the Ephesians. Her Greek name was Artemis and she was also represented as Astarte. Her Temple was one of the wonders of the ancient world, and her statue was believed to have fallen from heaven....

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