Map of the Roman Empire at its Greatest Extent (around 117 AD), Showing its Location on a Modern Map of the World
THE VALLEY OF SHAVEHis the first landmark mentioned from a map of ancient Jerusalem. However, this valley's exact location remains a mystery, as does the identity of Melchizedek, the king of Salem at this time. From the map of ancient Jerusalem to the left one can gather that Jerusalem w...
cities such asManchester,Birmingham, andLiverpoolconverted raw materials into manufactured goods for a global market, whileLondon, the country’s capital, emerged as one of the world’s preeminent cities and the hub of a political, economic, and cultural network that extended far beyond England’s...
Paris, city and capital of France, located along the Seine River, in the north-central part of the country. Paris is one of the world’s most important and attractive cities, famed for its gastronomy, haute couture, painting, literature, and intellectua
Roman numerals could have been used to indicate distances between cities, number routes, or even signify the order of territorial acquisitions. These numerals, with their distinct combinations of 'I's, 'V's, 'X's, and other characters, would have been a common sight on maps, etched onto ...
Map of Roman Cities and Roads in Ancient Britain-Iron age Britain was dominated by one form of man made structure, that being the Roman road. Arguably the two Roman walls: the Antonine wall and Hadrian’s wall looked more impressive to the naked eye and the garrisons that became towns lik...
This whole extensive space is now one immense area of ruins. Occupying a central position on the great highway between the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean, thus uniting the East and the West, wealth flowed into it from many sources, so that it became the greatest of all ancient cities....
Italy, a Southern European country, is home to Rome, one of the world’s oldest cities, and the heart of the once mighty Roman Empire. Italy’s artistic and architectural treasures, including the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums, contribute significantly to its unique cultural identity. ...
Adding to the difficulties, the map we have is a medieval copy, several steps removed from an ancient original. And yet, this is the only map of the Roman world to survive from antiquity; it is enormously important. Richard Talbert has now produced the first full-length study of the Peu...
Rubbing the snout of the “Piglet” is said to bring good fortune. 14. San Miniato al Monte © Vvoevale / Dreamstime Perched high atop a hill, the oldest church in Florence offers panoramic views of one of Italy’s most scenic cities. Behinds its charming green-and-white façade is...