Maps

Map of the Donations of Alexandria - 34 B.C.

(Bible History Online) This map reveals the Roman provinces belonging to Marc Antony, Italy and the Roman provinces belonging to Octavian, the territories belonging to Cleopatra's children, and the boundary between Antony and Octavian....

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Seleucia, Seleukos II - Ancient Greek Coins

Seleucia was an ancient Greek city located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It was founded by Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals, in the 4th century BC. The city flourished as a major port and trading center under the Seleucid Empire. During the reign of Seleucus II, the city of Seleucia issued a series of coins featur...

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Antiochus VI Coin

Antiochus VI Dionysus was a Seleucid ruler who reigned briefly from 145 to 142 BC. During his time as king, he issued coins that are now considered rare and valuable artifacts. These coins typically feature his portrait on the obverse side, often depicted with a diadem, a symbol of kingship. On the reverse side of the coins, various symbols and ins...

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Seleucid Empire 185 BC

The Seleucid Empire in 185 BC was facing a period of decline and instability. Once a powerful Hellenistic state encompassing regions from modern-day Turkey to Pakistan, internal strife and external pressures were weakening its grip. Following the death of Antiochus III, his son Antiochus IV Epiphanes ascended to the throne. His reign was marked by...

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Seleucid Kingdoms around 200 BC

- from Shepherd's Historical Atlas (1929)...

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Seleucid Kingdoms, around 310 BC

- from Shepherd's Historical Atlas...

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Herod the Great's Kingdom Map 4BC

- Herod the Great's Kingdon Divided Among His Sons in 4BC...

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Israel Under Herod the Great 31-4 BC

During the reign of Herod the Great from 31 to 4 BC, Israel experienced significant changes and developments. Herod, known for his ambitious building projects, undertook the expansion and beautification of many cities in the region, including Jerusalem. The most famous of his constructions was the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, which...

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Alexander the Great's Conquest

Alexander the Great, one of history's most renowned conquerors, led an impressive military campaign that resulted in the creation of one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Born in 356 BC, Alexander ascended to the throne of Macedon after the assassination of his father, King Philip II, in 336 BC. Determined to fulfill his ambition of wor...

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