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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
Photo: DHA

1 posted on 10/01/2022 9:53:06 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
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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)
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To: SunkenCiv

Too cool! Thanks for posting!


5 posted on 10/01/2022 10:07:59 AM PDT by jimmygrace
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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 (👈 Under no obligation to respond to rude, ignorant, abusive, bellicose, and obnoxious posts.)
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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
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To: SunkenCiv

Ephesus is now called Izmir


12 posted on 10/01/2022 10:59:36 AM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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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
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To: SunkenCiv

Mythological creatures: patriotic pro-life Democrats.


23 posted on 10/01/2022 4:48:40 PM PDT by PTBAA
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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!)
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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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