Hellenistic
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Patara
Patara (Greek: Πάταρα) or Arsinoe (Greek: Ἀρσινόη): town in ancient Lycia, port of Xanthus, modern Gelemiş.Early History Patara, Colonnaded Street Natural harbor…
![]() Patara, Colonnaded Street |
![]() Patara, Theater |
Pausanias on Lysimachus
Lysimachus (361-281) was one of the Diadochi, the generals who contested the inheritance of Alexander the Great. After the king's death, he was made satrap of Thrace, and fruitlessly fought to enlarge his power. Nevertheless, he accepted the royal title…Pausanias on the invasion of the Gauls
The dying Gaul After the death of Alexander the Great, civil war broke out between his generals, who created new kingdoms.…Pediment
Pediment: the (usually triangular) upper part of a gable in an ancient building, often decorated with a relief. Pediment of a…