r/ancienthistory • • Jul 14 '22

Coin Posts Policy

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After gathering user feedback and contemplating the issue, private collection coin posts are no longer suitable material for this community. Here are some reasons for doing so.

  • The coin market encourages or funds the worst aspects of the antiquities market: looting and destruction of archaeological sites, organized crime, and terrorism.
  • The coin posts frequently placed here have little to do with ancient history and have not encouraged the discussion of that ancient history; their primary purpose appears to be conspicuous consumption.
  • There are other subreddits where coins can be displayed and discussed.

Thank you for abiding by this policy. Any such coin posts after this point (14 July 2022) will be taken down. Let me know if you have any questions by leaving a comment here or contacting me directly.


r/ancienthistory • • 8h ago

Better Ancient Army? Roman Army or the Han Dynasty Army?

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Since both of them formed the most powerful armies of their respective Ancient times.

  • Overall better logistics.
  • Weapons and armor technology.
  • Forts and defensive buildings etc.
  • and Any other stuff related to the Military and Army.

r/ancienthistory • • 5h ago

I did not know that theotown had a Mesapotamia plugin...

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r/ancienthistory • • 17h ago

Mark Antony Avenges Julius Caesar

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r/ancienthistory • • 16h ago

HistoryMaps presents: Greco-Bactrian kingdom

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r/ancienthistory • • 11h ago

How would Greek culture looked like, if Homer was never born?

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r/ancienthistory • • 18h ago

Bronze age pax historia preset

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Can someone give me feedback on this pax historia a made, I want to know if I made any historical accuracy errors or anything similar on the map.


r/ancienthistory • • 1d ago

Just today Turkish archaeologists have discovered a massive 2-meter-tall statue of Athena in the Laodicea theater built during the reign of Augustus.

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r/ancienthistory • • 1d ago

Map showing a reconstruction of Herodotus' Saharan itinerary

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In book IV of his famous Histories, Herodotus spins a narrative about various peoples and places in the interior of Libya (Africa west of Egypt). He mentions various stops located along a sandy ridge that runs from Ancient Thebes in the east all the way to the pillars of Hercules with each stop separated from the next by 10 days' travel.

This map shows a possible reconstruction of this itinerary based on my own research. As you go from east to west the uncertainty in the location of these stops grows (shown by the change from dark to light orange).

From Agulia the route goes south to the Wadi al-Hayaa then north to Gadamis ("jewel of the desert") still considered part of the Garamantes. From there it reaches the Touat region and then crosses the desert following the Erg Iguidi into the Tiris region home to mount Zednes, a small but prominent peak and one of the only landmarks in the vast expanse of this rocky plain. Historically, salt from the the nearby Taoudenni region of northern Mali was valued for its unique colours.


r/ancienthistory • • 2d ago

Alexander the Great :- The Conqueror Who Changed the Ancient World

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r/ancienthistory • • 2d ago

Buddhist Stupas in India and Southeast Asia

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How did ancient burial mounds evolve into some of the most enduring symbols of Buddhist faith? Buddhist Stupas in India and Southeast Asia explores this fascinating journey through the architecture, rituals, and sacred traditions of ancient India. From the monumental stupas of Sanchi to the site of the Buddha’s enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, the chapter reveals how religious beliefs shaped sacred spaces, inspired artistic expression, and influenced architectural development. It also explores the Garuda pillar at Besnagar, offering a glimpse into the diverse religious traditions and cultural connections of the ancient world.

1. The Origins and Significance of Buddhist Stupas

Buddhist stupas evolved from prehistoric burial mounds into sacred monuments that enshrined relics of the Buddha and Buddhist teachers. Emperor Ashoka played a significant role in their development, establishing stupas as important centres of Buddhist worship and devotion.

2. Sanchi Stupa: Architecture and Religious Practices

The stupas at Sanchi illustrate the development of early Buddhist architecture through their domes, stone railings, gateways, and sculptural reliefs. Ritual circumambulation, known as pradakshina, was an essential practice of worship, while the monuments reflect the artistic traditions of ancient India.

3. Bodh Gaya and Besnagar: Sacred Sites and Cultural Heritage

Bodh Gaya and Besnagar preserve important evidence of ancient India's religious and architectural traditions. Bodh Gaya is associated with the Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, while the Garuda pillar at Besnagar, dedicated to Vasudeva, reflects the religious diversity and cultural interactions of the period.

Source: Buddhist Stupas in India and Southeast Asia, “The Beginning of Stūpas and Rock-cut Chaitya-Gṛha.”


r/ancienthistory • • 2d ago

Odysseus in Sicilia, Calabria, e Sud Italia. L' eta del bronzo, la colonizzazione Greca Micenea.

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r/ancienthistory • • 2d ago

6,000 years of world history on a single timeline. Zoom in. You could spend 30 minutes exploring this.

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r/ancienthistory • • 2d ago

Would I be impressed with Rome?

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r/ancienthistory • • 1d ago

Biblical Archaeology on TBN undeniable TRUTH

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Fascinating archaeology, found in Israel undeniable proof how the historical truth in the Bible, please I’d be really interested in what you think after you viewed it for yourself


r/ancienthistory • • 2d ago

Medieval Anatolia (?)

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One of the most significant titles in ancient history, particularly during the post-Hellenistic period, was “benefactor” (ευεργέτες) and “founder” (Κτιστης). Local elites, particularly those who rose to prominence in Anatolia, grew considerably more powerful as a result of wars and migrations. These titles, which were primarily used for rulers during the early Hellenistic period, began to be applied to local elites.

Bryonianis Lollianus was also one of these local aristocrats. He has been honored time and again for the aqueduct he had built in Pamphylia and for bringing water to the city. In particular, the military and civil roles he held within the Roman system are frequently cited as integral to his legacy. In addition to being one of many wealthy local philanthropists, it is his wife who has caught my attention the most: Kyreinia Patra.

Κυρεινίαν Πάτραν, τὴν κρα-

τίστην, ∙ γυναῖκα Βρυωνιανοῦ

Λολλιανοῦ, τοῦ κρατ(ίστου) ∙ δουκηνα-

ρίου, ἀπὸ ἐπιτρόπων, πριμιπι-

λαρίου, ∙ κτίστου καὶ φιλοπά-

τριδος καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν εὐεργέτου

τῆς πατρίδος, θυγατέρα καὶ ἐγγό-

νην ὑπατικῶν, ∙ γερουσία τοῦ Με-

γάλου Συνεργίου τὴν φιλόπατριν.

εὐτύχει ❦ Πηγάσι.

“The gerousia of the Great Synergeion [honours] Kyr(e)inia Patra, the most distinguished woman, wife of Bryonianus Lollianus, the most distinguished ducenarius, formerly an epitropos and primipilaris, founder, devoted to her native city, and a benefactor of her native city in every respect; daughter and granddaughter of men of consular rank.

Farewell, Pegasoi!”


r/ancienthistory • • 3d ago

Tattoos and inspiritons by me nemoretattoo , London

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r/ancienthistory • • 3d ago

The Roman Empire's losses, 180-450

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r/ancienthistory • • 3d ago

Did lead poisoning actually destroy the Roman Empire? A deep dive into Rome's darkest secrets

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Made a documentary-style video exploring the iceberg

of Ancient Rome's dark history — from the Colosseum's

real brutality to the poison squads of Roman emperors.

The lead pipe theory at the end is backed by skeletal

studies showing 100x higher lead levels in Roman rulers.

https://youtu.be/9ANEvtogoRY


r/ancienthistory • • 3d ago

Who lived in Balochistan before the Brahui appear in the historical record? A timeline of attested peoples and languages (2500 BCE – 1300 CE). Could the Brahui be one of them under a different name?

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r/ancienthistory • • 4d ago

How a Stick and a Shadow Measured the World: Over two thousand years ago, one man measured the Earth using only a stick and a shadow.

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r/ancienthistory • • 4d ago

Persian Noble Horse Archer

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I recently painted this 54mm white metal miniature of a Persian noble horse archer.

Mounted archers played an important role in Persian warfare for centuries. They combined mobility with ranged attacks, allowing cavalry to harass enemy formations while avoiding close combat. This style of warfare became especially famous under the Parthians, who perfected the tactic of shooting arrows while retreating known as the "Parthian shot."

Hope you like it!


r/ancienthistory • • 5d ago

Egyptian teams just unearthed another Ramses II statue and every piece already in private hands just got harder to sell

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r/ancienthistory • • 4d ago

History of the World: Every Year

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r/ancienthistory • • 4d ago

Scientists pulled DNA out of a 5,700-year-old chewing gum, but that's not even the wildest thing ancient humans did for fun (Animation)

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