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2,000-year-old sapphire ring likely owned by Caligula, the infamous ancient Roman emperor who ruled in 37 A.D. The portrait carved into the sapphire is believed to depict Caligula’s last wife, Caesonia.

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2,000-year-old sapphire ring likely owned by Caligula, the infamous ancient Roman emperor who ruled in 37 A.D. The portrait carved into the sapphire is believed to depict Caligula’s last wife, Caesonia.

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2,000 year old Sapphire ring belonging to Roman Emperor Caligula, depicting his wife. 37-41 AD

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2,000 year old Sapphire ring belonging to Roman Emperor Caligula, depicting his wife. 37-41 AD

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Aerial view of a 2,000-year old ancient Roman Bath ‘Basilica Therma’ in Yozgat province in Turkey. It is believed to have healed a terminally ill daughter of a Roman emperor, who once lived in Kayseri province

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Aerial view of a 2,000-year old ancient Roman Bath ‘Basilica Therma’ in Yozgat province in Turkey. It is believed to have healed a terminally ill daughter of a Roman emperor, who once lived in Kayseri province

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The Lion Man statue is the oldest known carving in the world. It was carved from mammoth ivory and is believed to be 40,000 years old .

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The Lion Man statue is the oldest known carving in the world. It was carved from mammoth ivory and is believed to be 40,000 years old .

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Roman marble portrait of Cornelia Salonina, wife of the emperor Gallienus. Dated back to mid-3rd century CE. Located in Saint-Petersburg, The State Hermitage Museum.

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Roman marble portrait of Cornelia Salonina, wife of the emperor Gallienus. Dated back to mid-3rd century CE. Located in Saint-Petersburg, The State Hermitage Museum.

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A 2,000-year-old hat intended to keep Roman soldiers cool in the heat of the desert following their conquest of Ancient Egypt has been painstakingly brought back to life. The artefact, now held at Bolton Museum, is believed to be one of only 3 similar headpieces remaining in the world

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A 2,000-year-old hat intended to keep Roman soldiers cool in the heat of the desert following their conquest of Ancient Egypt has been painstakingly brought back to life. The artefact, now held at Bolton Museum, is believed to be one of only 3 similar headpieces remaining in the world

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Roman sapphire gemstone depicting the image of Emperor Caracalla. The object dates back to the 3rd century CE. The artifact is located in Marlborough , in the Walters Art Museum.

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Roman sapphire gemstone depicting the image of Emperor Caracalla. The object dates back to the 3rd century CE. The artifact is located in Marlborough , in the Walters Art Museum.

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A pair of 2,000 year-old children's shoes found in the ruins of the Roman town of Palmyra. Palmyra is an ancient archaeological site located in modern-day Syria.

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A pair of 2,000 year-old children's shoes found in the ruins of the Roman town of Palmyra. Palmyra is an ancient archaeological site located in modern-day Syria.

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Roman theater in Amman , a city which in ancient Rome was called Philadelphia. The theater was built during the reign of emperor Antoninus Pius .

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Roman theater in Amman , a city which in ancient Rome was called Philadelphia. The theater was built during the reign of emperor Antoninus Pius .

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This 400,000-year-old biface called Excalibur and found within the remains of 28 individuals of Homo heidelbergensis, is the only stone tool to be found at Sima de los Huesos, Spain. Made of red quartzite, experts believe that it has served as a ritual offering, most likely for a funeral

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This 400,000-year-old biface called Excalibur and found within the remains of 28 individuals of Homo heidelbergensis, is the only stone tool to be found at Sima de los Huesos, Spain. Made of red quartzite, experts believe that it has served as a ritual offering, most likely for a funeral

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A remarkable 2,000-year-old Parthian statue, likely depicting a queen, has been seized by Iranian police while being smuggled. Experts are currently analyzing the statue to determine its exact date and identity, which is expected to provide significant historical insights.

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A remarkable 2,000-year-old Parthian statue, likely depicting a queen, has been seized by Iranian police while being smuggled. Experts are currently analyzing the statue to determine its exact date and identity, which is expected to provide significant historical insights.

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A bronze Roman coin minted in the ancient city of Nicomedia, in Turkey, depicting the laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of the emperor Caracalla, and on the reverse, the serpent god Glycon coiled to left, with human head and long hair. 198-217 CE

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A bronze Roman coin minted in the ancient city of Nicomedia, in Turkey, depicting the laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of the emperor Caracalla, and on the reverse, the serpent god Glycon coiled to left, with human head and long hair. 198-217 CE

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Persian rock relief depicting a Queen offering a flower to her husband .

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Persian rock relief depicting a Queen offering a flower to her husband .

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Portrait of a Roman - around 25 years old - made on wood. The man was certainly of better origin. The object is dated to 31 BCE.

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Portrait of a Roman - around 25 years old - made on wood. The man was certainly of better origin. The object is dated to 31 BCE.

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Restored bust of Antinous, the lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian who died young from drowning in the Nile, deified as Osiris. From Hadrian's Villa, near Tivoli, Italy.

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Restored bust of Antinous, the lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian who died young from drowning in the Nile, deified as Osiris. From Hadrian's Villa, near Tivoli, Italy.

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A 2,000-year-old Roman tombstone has been found in a New Orleans backyard, left there by the granddaughter of a U.S. soldier who brought it from Italy during World War II. The tombstone belonged to a Roman soldier and sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus.

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A 2,000-year-old Roman tombstone has been found in a New Orleans backyard, left there by the granddaughter of a U.S. soldier who brought it from Italy during World War II. The tombstone belonged to a Roman soldier and sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus.

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Augustus of Prima Porta, 20 BC. At over 6ft high, this statue was a complex statement of the ideas and merits he wanted to convey. It depicts the emperor addressing his soldiers, wearing a cuirass and a cloak. Augustus was both the first Roman Emperor and the one who ruled longest...

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Augustus of Prima Porta, 20 BC. At over 6ft high, this statue was a complex statement of the ideas and merits he wanted to convey. It depicts the emperor addressing his soldiers, wearing a cuirass and a cloak. Augustus was both the first Roman Emperor and the one who ruled longest...

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