The Second Punic War (218 - 201 BCE).
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Close-up: Piraeus Artemis B, early 3rd century BC.
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Greece
📷 E. Koronaios
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Greek Hellenistic Gold Hinged Ring with Amethyst
Ca. 3rd-1st century BC
A large gold finger ring composed of a highly ornamented hoop with a small cabochon to the rear and a hinged mechanism at the shoulders supporting a large, hexagonal-shaped bezel with a stepped profile and amethyst cabochon inset.
D: 15.04mm / US: 4 1/4 / UK: I; 22.21g.
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Geopolitics of the Mediterranean at the end of the 3rd century BC.
by LegendesCarto
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Babylonian Astrology: How Mesopotamian Priests Influenced Your Horoscope | Ancient Origins
Just remember, Mesopotamia is the "cradle of civilization." Pretty much meaning that Mesopotamia came up with astrology. (Don't quote us on this. We're making an educated assumption about this one, friends.)
https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/babylonian-astrology-0010806
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Corinthian Helmet of the Early Third Type
3rd quarter of the 6th century BC
The skull is set-off distinctly from the wall of the helmet. The pair of stylised eyebrows above the eye cut-outs converge above the nose. The raised rim which frames the brows continues downwards to form a central ridge on the lance-shaped nose-guard. small, closely spaced drill holes, some still with the remains of decorative rivets, adorn the edge cut-outs. The neck-guard curves outwards and is set off from the cheek-pieces.
H. 21 cm.
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Bronze and stone sculpture, 4th century BC, clearly demonstrating the progress in our relationships with our feline companions. Or... lack of progress.
Of course, it’s only been a bit over 2000 years, so there’s still hope.
[British Museum, 3rd floor feline collection]
(Thanks @dysfunctionalkitty for bringing this cultural addition to my attention.)
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Roman ring with engraved Carnelian gem depicting a youth and his dog, dated to the 3rd-2nd century BC
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