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 		Arabic Bosra, Syria
Unlike many cities after the fall of the Roman Empire, Bosra found a new life as a flourishing Muslim town. This has lasted into the present day.
Ancient Bosra, Syria
The Syrian town of Bosra has a history as a Nabataean and Roman provincial capital, an important garrison town and a major centre of Byzantine Christianity
The Temple of Bel, Palmyra
One of the major monuments of Palmyra, the Temple of Bel marries Greco Roman temple architecture with Semitic religious features.
The Archaeology of Palmyra, Syria
The remains of Palmyra are at first glance typically classical. There are also many elements to the city's architecture that are unique
Vindolanda Roman Fort
The Roman fort at Vindolanda predates Hadrian's Wall. It defended northern Roman Britain until the fifth century AD and supported a substantial civilian settlement.
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall is the best-know visible frontier of the Roman Empire, marking the north westerly extent of Rome's territory.
The Roman Settlement at Fiesole
Originally an Etruscan town, the Tuscan town of Fiesole also has substantial Roman remains
The Archaeology of Knossos, Crete
Excavations of the Knossos's palace demonstrate how advanced Minoan society was in Bronze Age Crete
The Forum and Basilica of Septimius Severus
Built by Septimius Severus as the centre piece of his building programme, the second century Roman forum and basilica at Leptis Magna remain impressive today.
Colonnaded Street and Nymphaeum, Leptis Magna
The colonnaded street and nymphaeum of Leptis Magna represent the peak of the city's prosperity. One is also linked to its decline.
Hadrian's Baths, Leptis Magna
Hadrian's Baths in Leptis Magna incorporated libraries, massage rooms, a swimming pool and palestra, making it more of a roman leisure centre that a simple bath house
Bath House Complex at Chesters Roman Fort
The bath house at Chester's roman fort is one of the best preserved on Hadrian's Wall and shows the sort of luxury off duty Roman soldiers could enjoy
Living and Working at Chesters Fort, Northumbria
At Chesters, the granaries, hospital and workshops do not survive. But there are a range of other buildings with many details to add to our knowledge of a typical roman f
Chesters Roman Fort, Northumbria
Chesters Roman Fort preserves evidence about the military units who occupied forts along Hadrian's Wall and how those forts operated
The Roman Fort at Caerleon, South Wales
Recent excavations at Isca have revealed much more of the interior of what was one of only three permanent Roman military fortresses in Britain
The House of Neptune and Amphitrite
Named after one of its mosaic walls, this house is one of the best preserved in Herculaneum. Its unusual feature is a garden room that replaces the peristyle.
A Caupona in Herculaneum
The shop attached to the House of Neptune and Amphitrite in Herculaneum is the best preserved example of an ancient caupona
The College of the Augustales, Herculaneum
The temple of the Emperor Augustus in Herculaneum is a well preserved example of how Roman freedmen could play a part in local civic life
The House of the Stags
One of the most elaborate houses in Herculaneum, the House of the Stags was designed to make the most of its sea views
Asellina's Tavern in Pompeii
Evidence from Asellina's Caupona shows that even the bar staff of a caupona interested themselves in local politics. But were they also involved in prostitution?
Hotels and Hostelries in Ancient Pompeii
The Romans had a variety of places where they went to eat out, buy snacks, drink and socialise. They even had hotels.
The Layout of a Typical Roman Mithraea
A mithraea was a small underground structure dedicated to the worship of the god Mithras. They were especially common on military frontiers and at ports.
The Construction of the Colosseum
The design and construction of the first permanent stone amphitheatre in Rome was innovative and set the standard for amphitheatres across the Roman Empire.
The Colosseum's History
The Colosseum has been part of the landscape of Rome for nearly 2000 years. Its history reflects the fortunes of the empire that constructed it.
The Amphitheatre at El Djem
The largest building in Roman Africa, the amphitheatre of Roman Thysdrus or modern El Djem preserves many of the features of a working arena.
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 		Famous Walls in History
The Great Wall of China, the Berlin Wall, the Western Wall...what is it about keeping people out (or in) that makes history?
The Archaeology of Stonehenge
The subject of much study and debate, the mysterious, five-thousand year old Stonehenge continues to fascinate.
How Many Brothels Were There in Pompeii?
A guided visit to Pompeii can make it seem like there was once a brothel on every corner, but Pompeiians might not have been quite as promiscuous as once thought.
The Ancient Rome's Legacy in the Balkans
Many new roads, forts and towns changed the landscape in the Balkans during the Roman rule.
Roman Influence on the Balkans
Archaeological discoveries highlighted the lavish lifestyle of the Thracian aristocracy under the Roman rule.
The Abu Simbel Relocation
For 3000 years the temples of Abu Simbel sat on its ancient site, but when the building of a dam that would flood the site was propsed, achaeologists rushed to save them.
The Pyramids of Giza
The pyramids were constructed as burial tombs for Egyptian leaders. The most famous pyramids were built about 4,500 years ago along the Nile River on the Giza Plateau.
Henges, Circles and Standing Stones
British archaeological monuments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
Ancient Thracian Sanctuaries
Archaeologists and astronomers try to solve the riddle of the Thracian cults and religion.
Ancient Megalith Monuments at Thrace
Nowadays Perperikon is one of the authentic ancient stone cities which impressed Herodotus, Suetonius Tranquillus and other historians many centuries ago
Cave Temples of Ancient India
For centuries, ancient Indian artisans carved temples from outcrops and cliff faces, leaving us to wonder about the religious significance of rock-cut architecture.
An Introduction to the History of Teotihuacan
The Mesoamerican Early Classic (200-600 CE) saw the zenith of the city centre in highland Mexico called Teotihuacán.
The World's First Theatres Mixed Music with Art
A new study suggests that Paleolithic caves in France were used as theatre spaces where music, song and dance were performed before large cave paintings by torch-light.
Ancient Houses in Britain
From the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, excavated settlement sites in Britain and Ireland are dominated by one type of dwelling....the round house.
The Earliest House in Britain
Archaeologists in north east England have excavated a 10,000 year old house, home to mesolithic hunter gatherers who exploited an environment rich in food sources.
Hadrian's Villa
Explore architecture from Hadrian's Villa: How did Hadrian's taste in design differ from previous architects? What were Hadrian's "Pumpkins?"
Nero's Golden House
Nero might have been crazy, but architecture produced under his reign exposes a different side to this mad emperor.
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