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The Hittite Relief near Sardis
Near ancient Sardis, a remarkable Hittite rock relief dates to the fourteenth century BCE. This relief shows a standing male figure holding a spear....
The Hittite Relief near Sardis
Near ancient Sardis, a remarkable Hittite rock relief dates to the fourteenth century BCE. This relief shows a standing male figure holding a spear....
Christian Remains from Thyateira
The other remains connected with the Christian history of Thyateira are today displayed in the Manisa Archaeological Museum. These objects are modest in number,...
Those Who Remained Faithful
Despite the serious problems described in the letter to the church in Thyateira, St John makes it clear that not all believers had given...
A World Full of Gods
In the Roman world, there was never a shortage of gods or goddesses. Every city had its own divine protectors, and new deities were...
Festivals of the Imperial Cult
The best surviving ancient description of festivals organized for the imperial cult comes from Antiochus I of Commagene (69–31 BCE), whose monumental sanctuary on...
The Imperial Cult in Western Anatolia
The Roman imperial cult played a major role in the religious and social life of cities in western Anatolia. Even before the power of...
The Palace and Harbour of Hormisdas and the Bucoleon
All the evidence suggests that the Palace and Harbour of Hormisdas were, in fact, the same as the Palace and Harbour of the Bucoleon,...
The Palace of Hormisdas Location and Evidence
The palace and bay located to the east of Tchatlady Kapou are widely considered to be the Palace and Harbour of Hormisdas. This conclusion...
Distinguishing the Harbours of Julian and Hormisdas
Based on all available evidence, it is clear that the Harbour of Julian and the Harbour of Hormisdas were not the same. Earlier historians,...
