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Rhodes. Some three hundred and fifty inscriptions have been found in the island since Hamilton found the first in 1837, and these have been published in collections of inscriptions and in the various archaeological journals. Large numbers of statuettes, vases, coins, gems, etc. have also been found there within the last thirty years, chiefly in the excavations on the sites of Ialysos and Camiros and of some town near the modern village of Siana; and the finest of these may be seen in the British Museum, the Louvre, and the Berlin Museum. But no complete statement has yet been attempted of the results derived from these new materials as well as from those previously accessible. Apparently the only modern works dealing with the subject are these. Metcrsius, Rliodus, 1675, contains about twothirds of the passages from the classics that bear on the subject, and also one inscription found at Brindisi. These passages are heaped together without regard to their relative value, and sometimes with amusing forgetfulness of their contexts ;and the references are very vague. Paulsen, Commentatio ex Jiibens RJ wdi descriptionem Macedonica estate, 1818, is thorough: but it is very brief and deals mainly with T. R.
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Rhodes in Ancient Times was written by Cecil Torr in 1885. This is a 167 page book, containing 60189 words and 5pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the ancient history of Rhodes through its archaeology, with a focus on the period from the first settlement to the rise of the cosmopolitan city in the Hellenistic age. The author traces Rhodes' development from its origins as a small island community to its prominence as a maritime and commercial power. The book examines the political and social institutions of ancient Rhodes, its religious beliefs and practices, and its role in the wider Mediterranean world. Through the lens of archaeological discoveries, the author sheds light on the daily lives of the people of Rhodes, their economic activities, and their artistic and intellectual achievements. The book also explores the relationship between Rhodes and its neighbors, including the Greek mainland, the Aegean islands, and the Near East. The author's insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the vibrant and diverse society that flourished on the island of Rhodes in antiquity, offering a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of the ancient world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330501030_0
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