A 2,500-year-old perirrhanterion (wash-basin) was found during this year’s excavations in the Klazomenai Ancient City in Izmir’s Urla district.Photo: DHA

1 posted on
10/01/2022 9:53:06 AM PDT by
SunkenCiv
To: SunkenCiv
Wow, that’s some kick-butt condition for something that old. Beautiful drawings!!!
3 posted on
10/01/2022 9:56:41 AM PDT by
BobL
(By the way, low tonight in Estonia: 40 degrees)
To: SunkenCiv
Too cool! Thanks for posting!
To: SunkenCiv
Perirrhanterion.
Just try slipping that word into the conversation at your next backyard barbeque.
6 posted on
10/01/2022 10:15:37 AM PDT by
fidelis
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To: SunkenCiv
I recognize the Greek Siren but the winged human headed cat looks almost Assyrian. Does anyone recognize it?
7 posted on
10/01/2022 10:20:48 AM PDT by
Varda
To: SunkenCiv
Ephesus is now called Izmir
To: SunkenCiv
Nice artwork. Just think: They were much better at art 2500 years ago than I’ll ever manage.
21 posted on
10/01/2022 3:44:16 PM PDT by
GingisK
To: SunkenCiv
Mythological creatures: patriotic pro-life Democrats.
23 posted on
10/01/2022 4:48:40 PM PDT by
PTBAA
To: SunkenCiv
Do you happen to know the migration patterns of that era?
24 posted on
10/01/2022 4:51:53 PM PDT by
Gene Eric
(Don't be a statist!)
To: SunkenCiv
Not from Izmir, but rather Smyrna, the ancient city’s real name.
28 posted on
10/01/2022 7:28:20 PM PDT by
Alas Babylon!
(Rush, we're missing your take on all of this!)
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