Archaeology

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Taq-e Bostan

Taq-e Bostan ("the arch of the garden"): site of several Sasanian rock reliefs, on the northeastern outskirts of modern Kermanshah.At Taq-e Bostan ("the arch of the garden"), situated in the neighborhood of modern Kermanshah, several Sasanian reliefs can be found: The…

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Taq-e Bostan, Small cave

The small cave at Taq-e Bostan shows two kings, one of whom (the left one) is identified by an inscription as Shapur III (r.383-388). He came to power after much struggle, and presents himself standing next to his grandfather Shapur…

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Tarentum

Tarentum (Greek: Τάρας): Greek town in the "heel" of Italy.Early History Coin of Taras Late Bronze Age and Iron Age: existence of proto-urban…

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Tarsus

Tarsus (Greek Ταρσός or Ταρσοί): capital of ancient Cilicia. Persian (?) statue of a man Tarsus was the capital of Cilicia, situated…

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Taucheira, Port

Taucheira: Greek port in the Cyrenaica, also known as Arsinoe. Port facilities The harbor of Taucheira, where Greek, Egyptian, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Ptolemaic,…

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