Roman Republic
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Ariobarzanes III Eusebes
Ariobarzanes III Eusebes (c.51-42): king of Cappadocia.Relatives Son of Ariobarzanes II Philopator Successor of: Ariobarzanes II Philopator Main deeds 51: Succeeds his father Is able to withstand the high priest of Comana, Archelaus Supports Pompey the Great in his war against Rome 48: After Pompey's defeat at Pharsalus against…Arrian on the embassies to Alexander
In the first months of 323, Alexander the Great received embassies from all over the world. Arrian of Nicomedia describes them in his Anabasis, sections 7.15.4-6. They are given here in the translation by Aubrey de Sélincourt.Arsinoe IV
Arsinoe IV (after 69-41): queen in the Ptolemaic Empire.Relatives: Father: Ptolemy XII Auletes Main deeds: After 69: Born 48: Together with her brother Ptolemy XIV, Arsinoe is made queen of Cyprus by Julius Caesar She flees from Alexandria and is presented by Achillas as queen…Artavasdes II
Artavasdes II: king of Armenia (r. after 55-34 BCE) from the Artaxiad dynasty.King Tigranes II the Great of Armenia (r.c.95-c.55) and his ally Mithridates VI Eupator of Pontus had been humiliated by the Romans and his son and successor Artavasdes II…
Aspendus, East gate |
Aspendus, Theater, Orchestra |
Athena
Athena (Greek Ἀθηνᾶ): Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war. The Romans called her Minerva.Mythology Athena and her owl The ancient Greeks knew…Athens
Athens (Greek: Ἀθῆναι): one of the main Greek city-states.Mycenaean Age Mycenaean amphora Some remains on the Acropolis (Erechtheion) and a chamber tomb on…Athens - Photos
Athens: one of the main Greek city-states.The Parthenon Parthenon, east façade The Parthenon, the main temple of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena.…
Athens, Roman Forum, Tower of the Winds |
Auxiliaries
Auxiliaries: non-citizen soldiers serving in the Roman army. Probably an auxiliary soldier (Mainz) The Roman army consisted of the famous legions: large units…Baetyl
Baetyl (or Baitylos, Beth-El): a venerated stone, believed to be in some sense the "house of god". The baetyl of Elagabal…