Kingdom of Israel: the northern of the two Jewish states after the kingdom of Solomon was divided. Israel was a regional superpower, but unable to retain its independence in the face of Assyrian imperialism. The name "Israel" survived as the…
Istakhr: ancient Sasanian royal residence, very close to Persepolis; modern Takht-e Tavoos.
Istakhr
In 224 CE, a Persian nobleman named Ardašir, son of…
Isturgi: ancient town on the river Guadalquivir, modern Andújar.
The Isturgi bridge
The ancient town of Isturgi - sometimes erroneously identified with…
Italica: Roman colony in western Andalusia, not far from Seville. Several second-century houses have been excavated.The site of Italica has for a substantial part been excavated. The mansions of the Hadrianic quarter, however, are the main delight of a visit…
Italica: Roman colony in western Andalusia, not far from Seville. Several second-century houses have been excavated.
Planetarium mosaic
The site of Italica…
Italica: Roman colony in western Andalusia, not far from Seville. Its theater is partly overbuilt.The site of Italica has for a substantial part been excavated. Among the oldest remains are the Small Baths and the theater, which could accommodate about…