Place

There were many ancient towns and many have been excavated. Here's an overview of ancient sites, usually with maps and photos of the remains.

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Ardašir Khureh (Firuzabad)

Ardašir Khureh ("fame of Ardašir): Sasanian city in Persis, modern Firuzabad. Except for the city (discussed on this page), there is a castle, a palace, a large relief celebrating Ardašir's victories, and a small relief commemorating his investiture.  …

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Argentomagus

Argentomagus: important settlement of the Bituriges, modern Saint-Marcel.Oppidum The theater The oppidum of Argentomagus ("silver market") was an important settlement in the…

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Argos

Argos (Greek: Ἄργος): city in the northeastern Peloponnese.Early History Argos, Heraion, West pediment, Head of Hera Capital of the northeastern Peloponnese; two hills,…

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Aricia

Aricia: ancient city in Latium, modern Ariccia. The temple terrace Aricia was situated near the sixteenth milestone of the Via Appia on…

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Armenia

Armenia (Akkadian Uraštu; Old Persian Armina): ancient kingdom, situated along the river Araxes (modern Aras), the Upper Tigris and the Upper Euphrates. For the early history of Armenia, see Urartu.Achaemenid Armenia …

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Artaxata

Artaxata or Artaxiasata (Greek Ἀρτάξατα or ᾽Αρταξιάσατα): Hellenistic capital of Armenia (modern Khor Virap).Foundation Khor Virap and the so-called Ararat Artaxata was founded in 188 BCE…

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