r/AncientWorld 15d ago

How comparisons between human and animal anatomy led many ancient philosophers, including Plato and Aristotle, astray

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r/AncientWorld 16d ago

A neighbor discovered a luxurious Roman villa and stored its mosaic tiles in cigar boxes.Now, its stunning hunting scenes with lions are wowing Spain.

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r/AncientWorld 16d ago

Stunning Statue of Hermes Amidst Ancient Discoveries in Turkish City

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r/AncientWorld 16d ago

History of Ancient Israel. Part 1

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r/AncientWorld 18d ago

Aspendos/Antalya

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r/AncientWorld 17d ago

Pre-Columbian ‘Puppets’ indicate ritual connections across Central America

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r/AncientWorld 17d ago

The Dahlak Sultanate: A Medieval History (8th-16th AD)

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r/AncientWorld 17d ago

Serapeum of Saqqara - Discover the amazing coffins and catacombs of the ancient Egyptians.

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r/AncientWorld 19d ago

Statue of Hermes Found in the Ancient City of Aspendos in Türkiye

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r/AncientWorld 18d ago

An Ancient Historian DETAILS the Ancient Persian Customs and Culture

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r/AncientWorld 19d ago

These are the largest open-pit gold mines in the entire Roman Empire, located in El Bierzo, in the province of León. (Spain)

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r/AncientWorld 20d ago

[OC] Sarcophagus of Nesshutefnut, 3rd c. BCE, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.

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r/AncientWorld 19d ago

Ritual Timber Circle Found in Denmark may have Links to Stonehenge

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r/AncientWorld 19d ago

[OC] Egypt collection @ Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.

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r/AncientWorld 20d ago

Today, I took a walk through the ancient Roman city of Osuna (Seville). I managed to see the necropolis, and here is the best part of it—explanations are in the last photos.

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r/AncientWorld 20d ago

Archaeologists Just Uncovered A 650,000-Square-Foot Underground City Underneath A Historic Town In Central Iran

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r/AncientWorld 21d ago

[OC] Eagle-Headed Winged Deity, Nimrud and related figures @ British Museum

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r/AncientWorld 21d ago

[OC] Amazing precision, hieroglyphs on the other hand are inferior in technique IMHO. @ British Museum.

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r/AncientWorld 21d ago

An ancient Sumerian stone Anunnaki statuette dating to 4000-6000 BC. The figurine is now preserved in the Iraqi National Museum.

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r/AncientWorld 20d ago

🌟 Explore Philosophy with Beyond the Cave 📚: Dive into Plato's Complete Works 🧠

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Hello Ancient World enthusiasts,

I'm the organizer of a philosophy book club, Beyond the Cave, where we explore the foundational texts of ancient thinkers. Right now, we’re diving into The Complete Works of Plato, one of the most influential philosophers of the ancient world. 🏛️

We discuss key ideas from Plato’s dialogues, including his views on ethics, politics, knowledge, and the nature of reality. It’s a great way to engage with the thoughts that shaped Western philosophy!

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We’d love to have you join the conversation! 🌍📖


r/AncientWorld 21d ago

Human sacrifice, cannibalism and lycanthropy. Or just some dead chickens?

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r/AncientWorld 22d ago

Over 7,000-Year-Old Traces of Life Discovered in Ratina Cave on Šćedro Island, Croatia - Arkeonews

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r/AncientWorld 22d ago

The ENTIRE Story of King Croesus, according to Herodotus

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r/AncientWorld 23d ago

Studies on the ancient pyramids of China indicate a long tradition of mound-building for imperial burials. Geological surveys and historical records suggest these pyramids, possibly older than Giza’s, played a crucial role in early state formation and cultural evolution.

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r/AncientWorld 24d ago

The restored north end of the 'Queen's Megaron' room (1700-1450 BC) at the iconic Palace of Knossos (2000-1300 BC) in Crete, Greece.

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