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~ Ariadne and Dionysus.
Period: Late Roman/Late Antiquity
Date: A.D. 3rd-5th century
Place of origin: Achmim, Egypt
Medium: Wool on linen, colored knitting
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ancientorigins · 13 hours
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Falkenstein Castle, Austria
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nordeva · 14 hours
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Artwork for Djura of the Twightlight Age, a TTRPG by: www.turtleandphoenix.com/
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michael-svetbird · 3 days
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KRATER W/ THE HEAD OF MEDUSA: Apulian Red-figured Volute Krater Attributed to the Painter A of the Heroa Group Ca 350 BC [Sides A & B: Scenes from the cult of the dead]
Pic 1 : Side B;
Pic 2 : Side A, upper register, Medusa's head close-up;
Pic 3 : Side A;
Pic 4 : Side B, vessel body close-up:
Male or Female [4] ?.. Somebody's portrait? What is your opinion?
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Parma | MANP [Pilotta, Archaeological Museum, Floor 2] https://complessopilotta.it/en/archaeological-museum
MANP | Michael Svetbird phs©msp 22|02|24 6000X4200 600 [I., III., IV.] The photographed object is collection item of MANP, photos are copyrighted [non commercial use | sorry for the watermarks]
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humming-tranquility · 21 hours
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Let’s unmask her!
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aliya-ai · 2 days
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A Greek goddess on the beach
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museum-of-artifacts · 10 months
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3000 year old petroglyph of a man running away from a big snake. With erection. It is one of the many Rock carvings in Tanum, Sweden and was painted red so its easier for tourists to see.
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sticksandsharks · 1 year
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little cenozoic guys
(hyaenodon, langstonia, smilodon, dromornithidae, stegotetrabelodon, glyptodon, moropus)
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ancienthistoryart · 7 months
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The ancient theatre of Epidavros, Peloponnese, Greece. 4th c.BC.
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escapismsworld · 8 months
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The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus in Greece is a remarkable testament to ancient Greek artistic prowess and classical architecture. Built in the 4th century BCE, this meticulously designed amphitheater features exceptional acoustics, allowing even faint whispers to be heard from the highest seats. It was primarily used for Greek tragedies and comedies, highlighting the cultural significance of theater in ancient times.
📸: Dimitrios Pallis
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briery · 9 months
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Epigenised (Opal-CT, Lussatite) Helix Ramondi snail fossil, from Dallet, Puy-De-Dôme, France.
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~ Torso of Venus.
Date: A.D. 1–200
Culture: Roman
Marble: Marble
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ancientorigins · 2 days
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Hindu God Sri Krishna, Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura India
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holycosmolo9y · 7 months
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A kooky fly-shaped clay vessel (15th Dynasty)
With its realistic representation of a fly, it includes large eyes, wings, and legs that resemble hands
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knittinghistory · 11 months
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A knitted belt from the Byzantine Empire, c.420-600 CE.
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389 · 1 year
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Medieval Keys
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