Sanctuary

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The sanctuary of Nysa

In 326, Alexander invaded Gandara, where he discovered, near the river Kunar, a town called Nysa that was dedicated to the god of excess, Dionysus.note[There is more on this subject here; perhaps, this Dionysus was the Indian god Shiva, the…

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Thebes (Egypt)

Thebes (Greek: Θῆβαι): name of several archaeological sites in Upper Egypt (a/o modern Luxor, Karnak, Medinet Habu, Valley of the Kings...).History …

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