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…

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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…

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Pediment

Pediment: the (usually triangular) upper part of a gable in an ancient building, often decorated with a relief. Pediment of a…

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