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The marble statue of a male that was discovered in December of 2024 during the supervision of a gas network installation in downtown Athens. In this area, during the imperial period , some of the most magnificent villas of the city were located.

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The marble statue of a male that was discovered in December of 2024 during the supervision of a gas network installation in downtown Athens. In this area, during the imperial period , some of the most magnificent villas of the city were located.

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90 years ago today, local villagers in Shami accidentally unearthed a 2-meter statue while digging in the area. Shortly after, it was moved to the National Museum of Iran and dated to 50 BC. The Shami Statue is now considered the single most important work from the Parthian Empire.

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90 years ago today, local villagers in Shami accidentally unearthed a 2-meter statue while digging in the area. Shortly after, it was moved to the National Museum of Iran and dated to 50 BC. The Shami Statue is now considered the single most important work from the Parthian Empire.

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A six-foot marble statue of the goddess Athena has been discovered at the West Theater in Laodicea, an ancient city in southwestern Turkey. The style of the carving suggests that the sculpture dates to the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus, between 27 BCE and 14 CE

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A six-foot marble statue of the goddess Athena has been discovered at the West Theater in Laodicea, an ancient city in southwestern Turkey. The style of the carving suggests that the sculpture dates to the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus, between 27 BCE and 14 CE

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Marble wings of the goddess Nike , discovered in the Domus Tiberiana of the imperial palace on the Palatine hill. Augustan Era, 1st Century AD. Palatine Hill Museum

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Marble wings of the goddess Nike , discovered in the Domus Tiberiana of the imperial palace on the Palatine hill. Augustan Era, 1st Century AD. Palatine Hill Museum

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In 2003, the upper half of a decapitated torso was discovered in a bog near Croghan Hill, a site important in Irish myths. Despite the man having been killed over 2,100 years old, the remains were so well-preserved that his fingerprints are still intact.

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In 2003, the upper half of a decapitated torso was discovered in a bog near Croghan Hill, a site important in Irish myths. Despite the man having been killed over 2,100 years old, the remains were so well-preserved that his fingerprints are still intact.

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Roman marble statue of two dogs, often referred to as "The Townley Greyhounds". Dating to the 1st or 2nd century AD, depicts two sighthounds in a playful pose. It was discovered in 1774 at Monte Cagnolo, or "Dog Mountain," near Civita Lavinia in the Lazio region of Italy. British Museum.

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Roman marble statue of two dogs, often referred to as "The Townley Greyhounds". Dating to the 1st or 2nd century AD, depicts two sighthounds in a playful pose. It was discovered in 1774 at Monte Cagnolo, or "Dog Mountain," near Civita Lavinia in the Lazio region of Italy. British Museum.

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A reticulated double walled imperial porcelain vase from the Qianlong period, Qing China, c. 1736 to 1795. Discovered on a suburban shelf in London, it later sold for a record eighty million dollars.

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A reticulated double walled imperial porcelain vase from the Qianlong period, Qing China, c. 1736 to 1795. Discovered on a suburban shelf in London, it later sold for a record eighty million dollars.

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The Barber Cup and Crawford Cup, made in 50–100 CE, are the only 2 vessels carved from fluorite that are known to have survived intact from the Roman period. They were discovered during WWI by an Austro-Croatian officer who excavated a Roman tomb near the current Turkish–Syrian border

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The Barber Cup and Crawford Cup, made in 50–100 CE, are the only 2 vessels carved from fluorite that are known to have survived intact from the Roman period. They were discovered during WWI by an Austro-Croatian officer who excavated a Roman tomb near the current Turkish–Syrian border

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The final edict of Emperor Wu of Han, one of the most significant ancient Chinese emperors, 87 BC. It was an instruction to his crown prince. Preserved by a copy on a piece of wood discovered in 1977. Full translation in the comments.

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The final edict of Emperor Wu of Han, one of the most significant ancient Chinese emperors, 87 BC. It was an instruction to his crown prince. Preserved by a copy on a piece of wood discovered in 1977. Full translation in the comments.

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Cap known as the Korotakh cap discovered in 1977 inside a medieval stone tower burial vault in the high-altitude village of Korotakh , located along the border of Chechnya and Georgia.

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Cap known as the Korotakh cap discovered in 1977 inside a medieval stone tower burial vault in the high-altitude village of Korotakh , located along the border of Chechnya and Georgia.

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A historical jar from the Parthian Empire, dating to 247 BC–224 AD, has been discovered. It was accidentally caught in the nets of local fishermen in southern Iran while they were fishing in the depths of the Persian Gulf. Few Parthian jars have survived, making this discovery remarkable.

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A historical jar from the Parthian Empire, dating to 247 BC–224 AD, has been discovered. It was accidentally caught in the nets of local fishermen in southern Iran while they were fishing in the depths of the Persian Gulf. Few Parthian jars have survived, making this discovery remarkable.

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Chariot race on a Roman mosaic discovered in Spain. Spina looks very interesting - foundation in the middle of the arena. Various ornaments hung on the spina, such as statues, obelisks, shrines and two porticos. The mosaic also shows that the spina was filled with water.

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Chariot race on a Roman mosaic discovered in Spain. Spina looks very interesting - foundation in the middle of the arena. Various ornaments hung on the spina, such as statues, obelisks, shrines and two porticos. The mosaic also shows that the spina was filled with water.

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Urn Tomb, was probably constructed around 70 CE, this is one of the most impressive royal monuments in the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. Its grand scale and pivotal location suggest it was the tomb of a major Nabataean ruler, possibly King Malchus II or King Aretas IV...

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Urn Tomb, was probably constructed around 70 CE, this is one of the most impressive royal monuments in the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. Its grand scale and pivotal location suggest it was the tomb of a major Nabataean ruler, possibly King Malchus II or King Aretas IV...

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In 1972, while on vacation at Monasterace, situated off the coast of Riace, Roman engineer Stefano Mariottini discovered an exquisite ancient Greek bronze statue dating back to the 5th century BC

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In 1972, while on vacation at Monasterace, situated off the coast of Riace, Roman engineer Stefano Mariottini discovered an exquisite ancient Greek bronze statue dating back to the 5th century BC

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In central Italy, near the village of San Casciano dei Bagni, unusual finds were discovered in the area of a former Etruscan pool fed by hot springs.

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In central Italy, near the village of San Casciano dei Bagni, unusual finds were discovered in the area of a former Etruscan pool fed by hot springs.

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While preparing for construction of a housing development in Stuttgart, Germany, an ancient horse cemetery with more than 100 burials was discovered that was used by the Roman cavalry unit stationed nearby in the second century C.E.

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While preparing for construction of a housing development in Stuttgart, Germany, an ancient horse cemetery with more than 100 burials was discovered that was used by the Roman cavalry unit stationed nearby in the second century C.E.

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A silver mask from an archaeological site near Aalborg , dated to the Late Iron Age . Danish archaeologists think this is an image of a god; it is during this period representations of Nordic gods start to be found in the archaeological record.

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A silver mask from an archaeological site near Aalborg , dated to the Late Iron Age . Danish archaeologists think this is an image of a god; it is during this period representations of Nordic gods start to be found in the archaeological record.

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The Golden Buddha statue in Thailand, weighting 5.5 tons. At one point in its history, the statue was covered with a layer of stucco to conceal its true value. During relocation of the statue in 1955, the plaster was chipped off and the beautiful shining gold revealed. 13th-15th cent. CE

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The Golden Buddha statue in Thailand, weighting 5.5 tons. At one point in its history, the statue was covered with a layer of stucco to conceal its true value. During relocation of the statue in 1955, the plaster was chipped off and the beautiful shining gold revealed. 13th-15th cent. CE

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