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  2. List of ancient Greek and Roman monoliths - Wikipedia

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    From Roman Egypt by obelisk ship [8] 1st–2nd c. Temple of Jupiter [5] Baalbek, Roman Lebanon: Column drum, lower 48.5: 1st–2nd c. Temple of Jupiter [5] Baalbek, Roman Lebanon: Architrave-frieze block, central 63: Lifted by cranes to height of 19 m [10] 1st–2nd c. Temple of Jupiter [5] Baalbek, Roman Lebanon: Cornice block, corner 108

  3. Theatre of ancient Rome - Wikipedia

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    An ivory statuette of a Roman actor of tragedy, 1st century. A Roman actor playing Papposilenus, marble statue, c. 100 AD, after a Greek original from the 4th century BC. No early Roman tragedy survives, though it was highly regarded in its day; historians know of three early tragedians—Ennius, Pacuvius and Lucius Accius. One important aspect ...

  4. List of obelisks in Rome - Wikipedia

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    There are eight ancient Egyptian and five ancient Roman obelisks in Rome, together with a number of more modern obelisks; there was also until 2005 an ancient Ethiopian obelisk in Rome. The Romans used special heavy cargo carriers called obelisk ships to transport the monuments down the Nile [ clarification needed ] to Alexandria and from there ...

  5. Toys and games in ancient Rome - Wikipedia

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    Marble relief (2nd century AD) of Roman children playing ball games: the girl at the far right is tossing a ball in the air [1] The ancient Romans had a variety of toys and games. Children used toys such as tops, marbles, wooden swords, kites, [2] whips, seesaws, dolls, chariots, and swings. Gambling and betting were popular games in ancient Rome

  6. Restoration reveals how people were seated at Roman Colosseum

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    Roman numerals like X, V, I and L were first carved into the Travertine stones and then painted using a red, clay-based paint. 9 Photos Roman Coliseum Seating Numbers

  7. 30 Intriguing Posts From This Page Dedicated To Ancient History

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    The world is full of interesting things which most people have never seen. ... the majestic granite monolith that rises over 3,000 feet above Yosemite Valley, is a favorite subject for many ...

  8. Spectacles in ancient Rome - Wikipedia

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    The Roman people are concerned primarily with two things, food and spectacles. Indeed, the Roman ruling class considered it its primary task to distribute food once a month to the people and to distract them and regulate their leisure time with the free entertainment offered on religious holidays or secular occasions.

  9. List of ancient monoliths - Wikipedia

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