Posted on 07/12/2006 10:48:33 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
The engravings, which were discovered close to the Amoud al-Sawari monument, are said to date back to the times of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (ruled 161-180 AD.) ...The engravings are said to be writings glorifying the supreme ancient Greek deity Zeus along with several other Greek gods... The Amoud al-Sawari monument - also known as the Column of the Horsemen, or Pompey's Pillar - is located in the Karmouz district... The red granite pillar stands 27 metres tall and was erected in honour of Roman Emperor Diocletian in 284 AD.
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Very cute.
Alexandria sank?
If I couldn't be facetious, I'd have darn little to say.
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Greek ...Alexandria...?
How is this news?
It's not in news, it's in chat. :')
I hear Alexandria had great ragtime bands.
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