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Historic church burned in the Nika revolt in 532 CE, rebuilt within 6 years by Justinian I with the largest unsupported dome in the world

Church rebuilt in 532-537 CE, view of eastern facade

"Medium: Black bronze, gold, carnelian, obsidian
Dimensions: h. 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in); w. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in); d. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in)"

"Gold plated ring with a black stone in the middle"
"Medium: Gold with large cabochon garnets
Dimensions: Weight: 26.7 g.; circumference: 57 mm.;…

The two terracotta statues show a woman and a young girl. They both have very similar appearances. They both have what appears to be modest…

The statues I have chosen give in site into the period they are from as people might have sat for part of the creation or they were people the artist…

When I first saw the two images I thought they looked extremely similar. Both the girl and woman appear to be in the same pose, facing to their right…

Made in the Byzantine Empire with a six line Ancient Greek inscription dedicated to Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary

The Iron Pillar in Qutub Complex, Delhi is a stellar example of advanced metallurgy technology in Gupta Period (circa 320 - 550 CE). The 7 m (23 ft)…

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