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For generations, Americans have surrounded themselves with the symbols of ancient Greece and Rome: marble columns, laurel ...
The ancient Roman-era ship was carrying 44 tons (40 metric tons) of marble, including Corinthian columns adorned with ornate vegetal patterns, capitals (the uppermost part of the columns) and ...
It is rare to be able to glimpse the actions of people from a thousand years back, and curiosity has driven generations of ...
Swimmer Stumbles Upon 1,800-Year-Old Marble Columns From Shipwreck Off Israel’s Coast The artifacts help settle an unanswered question about ancient architectural materials ...
The cargo shipment of marble items had been known to the Israel Antiquities Authority for years, but because it was covered in sand, its exact location was unknown. A marble Corinthian column ...
For generations, Americans have surrounded themselves with the symbols of ancient Greece and Rome: marble columns, laurel wreaths, Roman eagles, and the fasces. These icons, carved into our government ...
Storms Reveal 1,800-Year-Old Marble Columns At Shipwreck In Israel The Corinthian columns are the oldest sea cargo of their kind ever found in the Eastern Mediterranean.
During construction work in the city of Varna, workers found a well-preserved marble statue dating back to the Roman era outside the fortified walls.
The wreckage, which was found off the coast of Israel, was uncovered by storms and boasts beautifully crafted Roman marble. Experts say they were aware that the ancient shipwreck existed, having ...
The Roman Empire was not shy about displaying its wealth and success. A group of archaeologists were recently reminded of this fact when they uncovered a roughly 37-acre Roman-style village on the ...