History

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Tanwetamani

Tanwetamani: name of a Nubian king (664- after 656).Relatives Father: Shabaqo Mother: Qalhati Wife: Piankharty Life 664: Succeeds Taharqo Makes a final attempt to recover Egypt, and reaches Memphis (as recorded in the Dream Stela) Retreats to Nubia Buildings Tomb at El-Kurru Literature T.G.H. James, "Egypt. The Twenty-Fifth and Twenty-Sixth Dynasties"…

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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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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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Taxila

Taxila (Old Indian Takshaçila, Greek Ταξίλα): the ancient capital of the eastern Punjab, the country between the rivers Indus and Hydaspes. The site consists of several parts, which belong to the Achaemenid, Greek, and Kushan periods. …

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Taxila - Photos

Taxila is a large complex of sites, which belong to various periods. Early History Map of Taxila Bhir (city) Dharmarajika (stupa) Indo-Greek Age Sirkap (city) Sirkap's sanctuaries Jandial…

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