#ancienthistory

[unicornwonderlaand]

Hestia, the guardian of sacred fire

[ancienthistoryart]

The ancient theatre of Epidavros, Peloponnese, Greece. 4th c.BC.

[along-the-silkroad]

Gilt terracotta ornaments from a necklace, from Mycenae (?), Mycenaean, ca. 1400–1050 BCE. MET (ID: 39.11.2). Eight petaled rosettes and one pendant in the shape of a formalized flower. Similar rosettes have been found at Dendra, Asine, the Argive Heraion, Mycenae, Menidi, and in Crete at Phaistos.

[archaeologs]

Aniba

The site of a cemetery and settlement in Lower Nubia, founded as an Egyptian fortress in the Middle Kingdom (2055-1650 BC). It is near the gold-mining region of Nubia.

https://archaeologs.com/words/aniba

[malenastefano]

Jewish artifacts found at an excavation site in Tayma, Saudi Arabia. Tayma was a Jewish oasis during the pre-Islamic era. It was the hometown of Jewish poet Shmuel Ben Adiya, famous for his unconditional loyalty towards Prince Imru al Qais in the 6th century.

Tayma, along with Khaybar were the two most important oasis in the Hejaz region (modern Saudi Arabia) that used to have a strong jewish presence until the fall of Khaybar in 628 (4388 - 4389 in the hebrew calendar) when the first muslims conquered the fortress and expelled most of the jewish population.

[larimar]

facts

[infamoushistory]

June 26, AD 4: Augustus Adopts Tiberius, Securing Rome's Future

On June 26, AD 4, Emperor Augustus made one of the most consequential decisions in Roman history by officially adopting his stepson, Tiberius, as his heir. After the deaths of his preferred successors, Gaius and Lucius Caesar, Augustus needed a capable leader to preserve the stability of the Roman Empire.

The adoption came with conditions. Augustus also required Tiberius to adopt his talented young nephew, Germanicus, ensuring the continuation of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Although Tiberius was an experienced general with an impressive military record, he was never Augustus' first choice. Nevertheless, he would succeed Augustus upon his death in AD 14, becoming Rome's second emperor and overseeing an empire at the height of its power.

This pivotal act of adoption helped secure an orderly transfer of imperial authority, shaping the future of Rome for generations.

[yourantiquarian]

Greek aryballos depicting a winged deity and a panther

ITEM Aryballos (Oil bottle) depicting a winged deity and winged panther MATERIAL Pottery CULTURE Greek, Corithian PERIOD 7th - 6th Century B.C DIMENSIONS 180 mm x 170 mm diameter CONDITION Good condition. Includes a certificate of search in the stolen works of art of Interpol database PROVENANCE Ex European private collection, Ex Arete - Galerie für antike Kunst (1984), Ex private collection, Ascona (1978), Ex private collection E.B.B. A Corinthian aryballos is a type of small, round ceramic container used primarily for holding perfume or oils in ancient Greece, particularly during the Archaic period (circa 700–500 BCE). Known for its distinctive shape, the aryballos typically had a narrow neck, a rounded body, and a small handle. These vessels were often crafted in the Corinthian style, characterized by rich decoration and fine craftsmanship. Corinthian pottery was highly regarded throughout the ancient Mediterranean, and the aryballos was commonly used by athletes in the gymnasium to store olive oil or scented oils for body care. The use of such vessels was part of a wider tradition in which the Greeks sought to maintain personal hygiene and enhance physical fitness, making the aryballos both practical and symbolic of elite lifestyles. The Read the full article