The ancient Persians of the Achaemenid Empire created art in many forms, including metalwork, rock carvings, weaving and architecture. As the Persian Empire expanded to encompass other artistic centers of early civilization, a new style was formed with influences from these sources. Early Persian ar...
The Middle East is a region that has a lot to offer to tourists, with a wide variety of attractions that cater to different interests. From ancient ruins that offer a glimpse into the region's rich history to modern cities that showcase its bustling contemporary culture, there is something ...
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...
Due to its more than 1000 years of history, the Byzantine Empire was one of the longest-lasting empires in the world. Although the “Eastern Roman Empire” used to be the heir of the Ancient Roman Empire, it went through a great evolution and was influenced by the Hellenic culture heavily...
Map of Ancient Sumeria Empires of Ancient Mesopotamia The Babylonian Empire The Land of the Patriarchs Nimrod's Empire The patriarchAbrahamwas called from the city of Ur, located in southern Mesopotamia. The map of ancient Mesopotamia is dotted with cities along the southern parts. It was here ...
Ch 5.History of the Ancient Greeks Ch 6.Hellenism Ch 7.History of The Roman Republic Ch 8.History of the Fall of Rome Ch 9.The Rise of Christianity Ch 10.Timeline of the Early Middle... Ch 11.The Medieval Warm Period Ch 12.Timeline of the High Middle Ages ...
Explore the history and culture of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. Discover when the Assyrian Empire started and major accomplishments of this ancient...
The Open Map MapDirectionsSatellitePhoto Map Iran Your current location based on your IP address Photo:Wikimedia,GFDL. Iran, formerly Persia, can be considered part of theMiddle EastorCentral Asia; indeed the Persian Empire was the dominant Central Asian power for many centuries. ...
Even before the auspicious sighting of Halley’s Comet in 1066 ushered in a new era in the High Middle Ages, the world was undergoing a period of transformation. In December of 1065, King Ferdinand the Great’s death led to the partition of his Spanish k
Ancient Greece (16 animated maps) The Greek world - colonization - a city-state: Athens - the Pan-Hellenic sanctuaries - Alexandria, a Hellenistic city - the Greco-Persian wars - Marathon - Salamina - the Athenian Empire - the conquests of Alexander the Great ...