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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 more...
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 more...
Hadrian's Wall is the best-know visible frontier of the Roman Empire, marking the north westerly extent of Rome's territory. more...
The Roman Settlement at Fiesole
Originally an Etruscan town, the Tuscan town of Fiesole also has substantial Roman remains more...
The Archaeology of Knossos, Crete
Excavations of the Knossos's palace demonstrate how advanced Minoan society was in Bronze Age Crete more...
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. more...
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. more...
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By: Sharon Durmaskin
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. more...
Henges, Circles and Standing Stones
By: Jennifer Walker
British archaeological monuments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. more...
By: Rumyana Mokanova
Archaeologists and astronomers try to solve the riddle of the Thracian cults and religion. more...
Ancient Megalith Monuments at Thrace
By: Rumyana Mokanova
Nowadays Perperikon is one of the authentic ancient stone cities which impressed Herodotus, Suetonius Tranquillus and other historians many centuries ago more...
By: Jennifer Walker
For centuries, ancient Indian artisans carved temples from outcrops and cliff faces, leaving us to wonder about the religious significance of rock-cut architecture. more...
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. more...
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. more...
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