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Argos

Argos (Greek: Ἄργος): city in the northeastern Peloponnese.Early History Argos, Heraion, West pediment, Head of Hera Capital of the northeastern Peloponnese; two hills,…

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Artaxata

Artaxata or Artaxiasata (Greek Ἀρτάξατα or ᾽Αρταξιάσατα): Hellenistic capital of Armenia (modern Khor Virap).Foundation Khor Virap and the so-called Ararat Artaxata was founded in 188 BCE…

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Arykanda

Arykanda: ancient Lycian town (modern Aykiriçay).Early History General view of the necropolis Arykanda is an ancient city built on five terraces in…

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Aspendus

Aspendus: ancient city in southern Turkey, best known for its well-preserved theater. Aspendus, stadium Aspendus, modern Serik, was a town in Pamphylia,…

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Aššur

Aššur: oldest capital of Assyria, now Qal'at Šerqat.Beginnings Glazed tile with the god Aššur Situated on a tongue of land on the west bank…

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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…

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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.…

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Atuatuca (Tongeren)

Atuatuca: provincial town in Gallia Belgica, modern Tongeren. Inscription mentioning the Mun[icipium Tung[rorum]|type:picture] Although "Atuatuca" is the name of the location of…

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