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The Prince Of Mount Olympus

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More alternative places to visit in Izmir

Bergama Bergama, 103 km from the center of Izmir, is home to the famous Pergamon Ancient City. The temple of the city guardian Athena and many architectural buildings are among the beauties to be seen. This important center of the Miyas region in ancient times, BC. It is known as the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon between the years 28-133. In this period, the city where the works such as palace, temple, theater and acropolis are built is surrounded with fortresses and walls over time.

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Greek Gods And Goddesses

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Hanging Gardens Of Babylon

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When the Assyrian Empire was obliterated in 612, the city-state of Babylon created another huge empire. King Nebuchadnezzar built the hanging gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. According to tradition, his wife, Amyitis, missed the mountainous terrain of her homeland so the king brought the mountain to her by building a stepped terrace garden. Man-powered pumps watered it. (Even then, women could be high maintenance)

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Ancient Iraq - The Ancient World of Mesopotamia

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Babylon was a city-state of ancient Mesopotamia, the remains of which are found in present-day Al Hillah, Babil Province, Iraq,..

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Art in Ancient Rome

From the 3rd century BC, a specific genre known as Triumphal Paintings appeared, as indicated by Pliny (XXXV, 22). These were paintings which showed triumphal entries after military victories, represented episodes from the war, and conquered regions and cities. Summary maps were drawn to highlight key points of the campaign. These paintings have disappeared;likely influenced the composition of the historical reliefs carved on military sarcophagi, the Arch of Titus, and Trajan's Column.