Dura-Europos Archive

Significant Early Christian Site - Reevaluation Of Its Architecture And Practices

Early Christian Landmark – Re-Evaluation Of Its Architecture And Practices

AncientPages.com | August 19, 2024

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A new study challenges the long-held belief that an ancient Syrian building was a domestic "house church." Since its discovery by modern researchers a

Archaeology

Anqa: “Forgotten Twin” Of Dura-Europos Where Time Stood Still

AncientPages.com | May 9, 2024

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The archaeological site of Dura-Europos, situated in present-day Syria, is widely known for its remarkable state of preservation. The Palmyrene Gate of Dura-Europos.

Left: Herbert J. Gute, “Wooden Shield with Scenes from the Trojan War,” 1935 or 1936. Watercolor on paper. Commissioned by Yale University. (Yale University Art Gallery); Right: An infrared reflectogram of the shield allows visualization of the carbon-based pigment or ink used for drawing. (Yale University Art Gallery)

Archaeology

Dura-Europos Roman Shield Created With Ancient Painting Techniques On Wood

AncientPages.com | November 9, 2015

AncientPages.com - A Roman shield — painted with scenes from the Trojan War and possibly used in parades during ancient times - is more than 2,000 year-old artifact. It