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𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗. Some of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples in the world (yes, even better than those in Greece itself!) are in southern Italy. Here are some.1. Temple of Concordia, Agrigento

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 of Africa maps and its evolution through history.1. The earliest obtainable map of the whole continent of Africa: Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia (1545) 2. "Africae Tabula Nova" by Abraham Ortelius

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 of wonderful reconstructions of the most important cities of antiquity. Let’s travel back in time!1. Imperial Rome (3rd century AC) 2. Athens (2nd century AC)Source: http://shorturl.at/akrOP 3. Phoenician Ca

THREAD of awesome bastion forts around the world, also called star cities.1. Bourtange, the Netherlands (1593) 2. Manjarabad Fort, India (1792) 3. Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort, Portugal (1763) 4.

Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria was one of the most prosperous cities in the ancient world. It also became the leading cultural center of the world,

The Colosseum has survived through the centuries and remains one of the most recognizable images of Rome.The largest of its kind in the Roman world, is a symbol of the