Melvadius Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 This article from Archaeologuy magazine 'Dig Deeper' section provides a good overview of why Dura-Europos is so important to Roman archaeology seems to have been missed during the forum upgrade: The Melting Pot of the Ancient Middle East In 1920, British soldiers digging trenches near the Euphrates River came across ancient wall paintings. In the sands of eastern Syria, they uncovered the remains of the ancient town of Dura-Europos. Located on the Euphrates River, the long-buried settlement was ruled successively by the Macedonians, Parthians, and Romans until its destruction in A.D. 256. Today, the site is known for its buildings, including the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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