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History of Syracuse (6)

Syracuse: the ancient capital of Sicily.       Roman Province Since the First Punic War, most of Sicily was part of the Roman empire; the Second Punic War added Syracuse. In c.200, any intelligent observer would have been able to see…

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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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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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