#archaelogical museum

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Statue of a youth (Trup djaloshi)

Found in Butrint (Albania) between 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

Sculpture | Museums

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Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, May 2023

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Ancient Roman Mosaics from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy

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So solls ma ausgesehen haben, das wichtigste und einflussreichste Orakel der Antike, zu seinen Glanzzeiten. Zentral der Apollo-Tempel mit Erdspalt innen, über dem die Pythia in Trance ihre Weissagungen machte, die dann von den Priestern interpretiert wurden. Drumrum die Schatzhäuser, Standbilder und Säulen, Macht & Einfluss- Demonstrationen der Stadtstaaten. Hier leider nur vom Bild im dazugehörigen Museum abfotografiert und etwas von den beeindruckenden Resten die dort gerettet oder wieder zusammen gesetzt werden konnten. Das meiste Wissen uber diesen Ort kommt aber wohl aus "der größten Freiluftbibliothek der Antike", Tausende Inschriften von einfachen Pilgern und Machtigen, die auf Steinen, Gebäuden und Säulen im Lauf der Jahrhunderte hinterlassen wurden.

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[monogreek]

Head of a marble statue representing Apollo : A work of Damophon: 2nd century B. C. / Archaeological Museum of Ancient Messene-Greece

(ph. Yorgos Yannakos, August 27-2016)

[ashitakaxsan]

Mysteries Of Iran Still Undeciphered

TEHRAN - Iranian filmmaker Pejman Mazaheripur, whose new documentary on Persepolis was screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran on Sunday evening, says the majestic UNESCO-registered site still harbors numerous unrevealed mysteries.

Addressing the attendees during the screening of his film, Mazaheripur expressed his belief that despite extensive research and numerous documentaries about Persepolis, there remain untold stories and unexplored facets waiting for researchers and filmmakers to delve into.

“This documentary is part of the Ancient Iran series, initiated in 1396 (2017) and meticulously researched and compiled until 1400 (2021),” Mazaheripur said at the start of his presentation.

“Under the supervision of Dr. Shahrokh Razmjou, the documentary underwent rigorous research phases. The initial film covered the early explorations [conducted at Persepolis] up until World War II, with the second film focusing on the significance of Ali Sami, the first Iranian archaeologist who commenced excavations at the foundation of Persepolis.”

Mazaheripur also mentioned the Italian conservation efforts that led to the identification and preservation of various artifacts, now housed in the National Museum of Iran. “The third film encompasses Razmjou's studies on specific structures within Persepolis… along with an analysis of the intricate details on the eastern side of the Apadana Palace.”

Regarding the challenges faced during the documentary's production, Mazaheripur highlighted the abundance of pre-existing films focusing on Persepolis' Achaemenid era, emphasizing the rarity of productions dedicated to archaeological and historical analysis.

"I firmly believe that Persepolis still holds undisclosed secrets, leaving ample space for researchers and filmmakers," Mazaheripur stated.

Referring to his recent documentary, Mazaheripur said: “We intended to uncover it based on in-depth research. Editing consumed most of our time due to the details stemming from our comprehensive studies.”

Reflecting on personal experiences during the documentary's production, Mazaheripur remarked on the challenge of accessing historical visual documents from various sources but expressed satisfaction with the culmination of their efforts.

Also known as Takht-e Jamshid, Persepolis ranks among the archaeological sites that have no equivalent, considering its unique architecture, urban planning, construction technology, and art.

Majestic approaches, monumental stairways, throne and reception rooms, and dependencies have made that 13-ha ensemble one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites.

Construction of its immense terrace was begun about 518 BC by Darius the Great, the Achaemenid Empire’s king. On this terrace, successive kings erected a series of architecturally stunning palatial buildings, among them the massive Apadana palace and the Throne Hall (“Hundred-Column Hall”).

The terrace is a grandiose architectural creation, with its double flight of access stairs, walls covered by sculpted friezes at various levels, monumental gateways, gigantic sculpted winged bulls, and remains of large halls.

By carefully engineering lighter roofs and using wooden lintels, the Achaemenid architects were able to use a minimal number of astonishingly slender columns to support open-area roofs. Columns were topped with elaborate capitals; typical was the double-bull capital where, resting on double volutes, the forequarters of two kneeling bulls, placed back-to-back, extended their coupled necks and their twin heads directly under the intersections of the beams of the ceiling.

"Narratives say that Persepolis was burnt by Alexander the Great in 330 BC apparently as revenge against the Persians, because it seems the Persian King Xerxes had burnt the Greek City of Athens around 150 years earlier". Actually Alexander the Great burnt the Palace of Xerxes,it were the Arab Conquerors who burnt down the city.

Source:https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/493172/Persepolis-still-harbors-numerous-mysteries-documentarist-says

[faliz]

Female figures from the Parthenon, from Athens, Greece 438-432 BC

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...ancient ♡

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[redliferiot]

minecraft trail ruins are SO FUN im convinced everyone who racked on that update never actually played it and/or hates joy

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Artemis in Grosseto.

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Anavarza Zafer Takı

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Agnes: Archäologisches Museum Athen: Ich habe das Gefühl als sei keine einzige antike Vase je kaputtgegangen, sie sind alle in diesem Museum (und schon schön, von geometrisch bis exotisch und ersten Bildern von Segelbooten). Und alle Scherben, Tonfiguren, Goldohrringe, Koren (w.) und Kouroi (m.). 30 Säle mit einer kleinen Auswahl von nur 1000 Statuen aus der Sammlung von ca. 19.000. UFF!

Dafür macht es einem das Museum andererseits schön leicht und hat überall Bänke, ein wunderschönes Innenhofcafé und einen meist brauchbaren Audioguide.

Für die Buben: Pfeilspitzen von den Thermopylen. Für Zahnradfans: ein mechanischer Kalender zur Vorhersage von Monden, etc. Und: es gab auch in der Antike schon Einrichtungkitschfiguren.

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I had the immense privilege of going to Greece earlier this summer. I took 400 pictures of ancient pottery and came home inspired to put octopodes on everything.

1. My octopodes on some tiny vases and a cup

2. My reference photo of a Mycenean amphora with an octopus in the Minoan Marine Style, 1500s BCE. (National Arcaelogical Museum, Athens)

3. My bird jug with printed reference photo

4. Bird-shaped vessel from Crete, 2700 - 1900 BCE (Heraklion Archaelogical Museum, Heraklion)

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+20 MODS & CC FOR JUNGLE & SELVADORADA

i am preparing one of my next generations that will set grounds on selvadorada. i usually have a lot of fun while playing the jungle adventures, but i wanna try something different this time so i went searching for some extra mods to jazz up my next jungle gameplay. so here i am sharing my finds with you, hope it helps you too!

also, i am not including lots on this list because i will make a separate post about it ;)

SMALL MODS

all worlds are reseidential by zerbu

selvadoradian herbalism by andirz

language barriers mod by frankk

jungle adventure mods by icemunmun

tiny living rumbasim sim mod by simularity

teach me the rumbasim by littlemssam

sim archaelogy overhaul by littlemssam

extract fossils at the archaelogy table by littlemssam

travel & culture fanatic aspiration by kiarasims

archaelogy career by retr0

adventurer career by simularity

museum curator career by missyhissy

skeleton mods list by azuhra sims

CAS

jungle headband overlay by tukete

med wavy bandana hair conversion by @zurkdesign

pitch helmet & explorer fedora hat for kids by @sisselin

adinkra collection by @oplerims

chic explorer set by aprisims

jungle adventure add ons by grimcookies

jungle adventure recolors by missrubybird

dolores dress by simbree

hi lo halter by @deetron-sims

frond of you dress recolor by @simmingbee

affinity jeans by @areylia-sims

flora hat by @madameriasims4

leather bracelet by @blueraptorsden

bandana recolors by blueraptorsden

flowery socks by blueraptorsden

pick your poison tattoo by @toxicpancakes

TOWNIES

marco banderas by @nomorebadtownies

gael & ola by nomorebadtownies

the morales by nomorebadtownies

twins ben and lola spencer by @missrubybird

BUY

tiny twavellers stuff pack by houseofharlix

jungle adventure add on by xsavannahx987

haute hacienda set by sims-like-it-hot

selvadorian kitchen set by peacemaker

jungle adventure kitchen recolor by missrubybird

jungle adventures shelves (more slots) by @standardheld

historical impromptu archaelogy station by naunakht

POSES

binoculars accessory & posepack by @stayathomesim

groupal pose by simmerianne

CHALLENGES

road to selvadorada challenge by simpleeyt

LOTS

wip

[ashitakaxsan]

These Captivating Antiquities

Iran, a land steeped in history and culture, is home to some of the world's most remarkable archaeological discoveries. From ancient sites that tell the stories of bygone civilizations to museum exhibitions that preserve and showcase these treasures, Iran's archaeological heritage offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.

-Recovered Achaemenid tablets from U.S. unveiled at National Museum

Below:TEHRAN - A significant section of Achaemenid tablets, lately recovered from the United States, was unveiled today at the National Museum of Iran.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by prominent figures including Jebrael Nokandeh, the Director of the National Museum of Iran, Ali Darabi and Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, two deputy ministers of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, along with numerous cultural heritage enthusiasts.

The exhibit features 160 tablets, a curated selection from the 3,500 tablets that were returned to Iran from the U.S. last year.

Speaking at the event, Nokandeh highlighted the importance of these tablets, stating that they are crucial for understanding the administrative and economic systems of the Achaemenid era (c. 550 – 330).

The exhibit will be open to the public at the National Museum of Iran until the end of Tir (July 21).

These tablets, which include letters, seals, and geographical documents, offer a clear glimpse into the highly organized and transparent economy of the Achaemenid period. The artifacts detail various aspects of daily life and administrative affairs during the reign of Darius the Great, reflecting the meticulous record-keeping of that era.

Nokandeh noted that five shipments of tablets have been returned to Iran to date, with this recent collection comprising 3,500 pieces. Of these, 2,800 are written in Elamite script, while the remainder are in Aramaic.

The clay tablets provide insights into the administrative and accounting practices of the Achaemenid Empire, as well as the daily lives of workers and officials. They reveal respect for worker specialization and document various transactions, including the payment of mission allowances to officials and provisions for livestock.

Archaeologists affiliated with the University of Chicago discovered the tablets in the 1930s while excavating in Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire. The institute has now resumed work in collaboration with colleagues in Iran, and the return of the tablets is part of a broader effort to strengthen ties between scholars in the two countries, said Gil Stein, director of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago.

*1 Original source: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/498658/Recovered-Achaemenid-tablets-from-U-S-unveiled-at-National-Museum

Espi Mazget, a ruined Sassanid temple in northern Iran

Espi Mazget, deriving its name from the Persian words 'Espi' meaning white and 'Mazget' meaning mosque, is located 80 kilometers west of Rasht, 22 kilometers south of Talesh, within the Dinachal rural district in Rezvanshahr.

The Sassanid era (224 CE–651) is of very high importance in the history of Iran. Under the Sassanids, Persian art and architecture experienced a general renaissance.

After the fall of Sassanids, the temple was turned into a mosque and served the locals for several centuries.

According to Visit Iran, the renowned Iranian scholar Manuchehr Sotudeh has hailed Espi Mazget as one of the wonders of Gilan, underscoring its historical and cultural significance.

In terms of architectural significance, Espi Mazget showcases a unique architectural design with a central porch flanked by two side corridors. The corridors are three and a half meters wide and rise to a height of six meters.

The base of the porch is octagonal, transitioning into a curved vault at the upper levels. The construction materials include stone, red brick, pottery, and lime mortar.

The walls, standing at 175 centimeters tall, are covered with stone up to one meter from the ground, with the upper sections featuring red bricks measuring 23 by six centimeters. These elements are meticulously joined with lime mortar, reflecting the advanced masonry techniques of the time.

Moreover, the temple features two columned porches with semi-curved entrance gates on its north and west sides, and the curved walls and inclined ceilings combine elements of a barrel vault and fire temple architecture.

A traditional mortar covers the brick walls, adorned with Kufic inscriptions and floral motifs, remnants of which still survive from the Middle Ages. The construction date etched on the wall points to the fifth century AH, while discovered pottery fragments trace back to the Ilkhanid period of the eighth century AH.

Despite its grandeur, Espi Mazget has faced significant challenges over the centuries. Rooting jungle trees, floods from the Dinachal river, and human interference have caused damage to this ancient monument. Efforts to preserve and restore the site are crucial to maintaining its historical integrity and cultural value.

For travelers seeking a deep dive into Iran's historical landscape, Espi Mazget offers a captivating journey through time.

The serene setting of its surrounding villages, combined with the mystical ambiance of nearby forests, provides a perfect backdrop for this ancient marvel.

Visitors can explore the architectural details such as ancient inscriptions, and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the surrounding nature.

Bounded by the Caspian Sea and the Alborz Mountain range, the Gilan region was within the sphere of influence of the successive Achaemenian, Seleucid, Parthian, and Sasanian empires that ruled Iran until the 7th century CE. The subsequent Arab conquest of Iran led to the rise of many local dynasties, and Gilan acquired an independent status that continued until 1567.

Original source: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/498833/Espi-Mazget-a-ruined-Sassanid-temple-in-northern-Iran