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The temples built during the period of the Roman Republic were some of the most sacred and important buildings in the city of Rome.

Among the most famous and spectacular historical draws in Croatia today is the finely preserved and UNESCO protected Diocletian's Palace in Split, a C4th Roman marvel

The Jordanian city of Umm Qays formally known as Gadara, one of the Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis, is today a place for quiet contemplation and exploration.

Mt. Vesuvius buried Pompeii, and a chronicle of Roman life frozen in time. Excavations have unearthed a wealth of information on the life of Romans, notably the women.

Important to history of Syria in terms of trade and defence, Apamea was one of the most important Middle Eastern cities of the Seleucid and Roman Empire

Altinium was abandoned in the fifth century AD to Attila the Hun. Its inhabitants became some of the earliest occupants of the Venetian lagoon

Jerash is one of the largest and best preserved Roman sites in the world. See what ancient Rome was really like. Less than an hour's drive from the capital Amman.

The Romans may have left the fourth oldest Roman city in Britain over 1,000 years ago, but each summer it teems with life as thousands of schoolchildren explore the site.

Definition of the glossary term Forum

Founded by the Phoenicians, Sabratha was one of three major Roman cities on the Libyan Coast

The small Roman town of Pompeii was buried alive on August 24, 79 A.D., following the violent eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

Tunis is easy to explore. It is more like a large, easily negotiable town than a major city. A good base for visiting some of Tunisia's main attractions.

Not far from Meknes, a winding road leads from the town of Moulay Idriss to one of the great attractions in Morocco travel - the archaeological ruins of Volubilis.

A forum was an integral aspect of a Roman city. It was where all major political and commercial activity occurred, and was where the people of a Roman town gathered.

Sbeitla is notable its religious buildings, particularly its rare temples to the Capitoline triad and its early Christian churches

See masterpieces by the world's greatest painters and sculptors, treasures of Renaissance and Medieval art and architecture, palaces, a castle and more - free.

The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse from The Revelation of St John the Divine all lie in Aegean Turkey.

The definition of the glossary term amphitheater

Sex trade was abundant in the city of Pompeii, but scholars disagree about whether it was conducted in secrecy or out in the open.

Visitors to Ephesus can expect an extensive excavation revealing all aspects of Roman government, social, and cultural life as well as the imprint of early Christianity.

The fullers were skilled and important tradesmen who had the task of regularly cleaning and dyeing all of the clothing worn by Romans.

Portugal is filled with exciting travel experiences, don't miss sites, hilltop castles, gardens and beautiful scenery, so it's hard to pick only 10 best places to visit

While traveling through Turkey, a stop at the great Roman city of Hierapolis on the famous white cliffs of Pamukkale hot springs is a must.

The Arqueoticket saves you money on admission to five museums with archaeological exhibits in Barcelona, Spain.

A 2000 year old stadium comes alive with a fanfare of trumpets, the sound of horses hooves, marching feet and the rattle of shields for 21st century chariot racing.

A tour of Jordan offers the visitor, the lush Jordan Valley, the stark beauty of Wadi Rum, the fortress of Ajloun and the Jerusalem mosaic at Madaba.

The historic Jordanian attractions of Umm Qays, Al Himma and Umm al Jimal are located north of the capital city Amman, but are sometimes neglected as tourists head south.

From Venice's outer islands and a stash of Roman ruins, to Piedmont delicacies and soaring Dolomite vistas, there is more to Northern Italy than most travelers realize.

Without a doubt The Revelation of St John the Divine is the scariest book in the Bible and that's saying something.

The Roman forum of Sabratha was uniquely placed for its commercial role in the city. A number of its civic buildings also remain

What is the point of studying ancient history? This article will help to clear up what it is exactly, and why it is so important to keep it alive and continue learning f

Less popular with tourists than nearby Ephesus, the ancient site of Miletos, equally important and brimming with historic monuments, can be visted in peace and leisure.

Along with Ephesus and Pergamum, Smyrna represented one of the most beautiful ancient cities in the Roman Province of Asia following centuries of rebuilding.

Unlike many cities after the fall of the Roman Empire, Bosra found a new life as a flourishing Muslim town. This has lasted into the present day.

Teaching students to develop a specific topic or thesis rather than assigning broad themes stimulates individual creativity and engages all students by offering choices.

The Kölner Weihnachtsmarkt (Cologne Christmas Market), Dom (Cathedral), and museums are popular with tourists in Germany. Low fares and trains make travel cheap and easy.

Commerce was vital to the increasing growth of Rome and to the happiness of its people. Merchant forums provided space for Romans to gather and buy all that they needed.

Despite U.S. State Department warning, respected outfitters post fascinating itineraries for tourism adventure in Iran and Jordan for 2009.

Self-cater near Capalbio. The coast, Siena and Florence are nearby. Bomarzo and Villa Lante, important renaissance gardens are within reach and the scenery is beautiful.

A guided visit to Pompeii can make it seem like there was once a brothel on every corner, but Pompeiians might not have been quite as promiscuous as once thought.

Known as the Hashemite Kingdom, Jordan offers the old and the new with modern cities and historic sites. Jerash is one of the largest and best Roman sites in the world.

Morocco is a royal country of palaces, forts, towers and gardens. Most of its cities reflect its royal splendor and the glory of its kings

Rome and Carthage differed in many ways including social, cultural, religious, and military aspects yet the final Punic War determined which power would survive.

Prehistoric, Bronze Age, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Saracen and Spanish peoples were drawn to and left their mark on the second largest island in the Mediterranean.

St. John's life and his writings in both the Fourth Gospel and the Revelation provide inspiration and hope during uncertain times, promising a better time in the future.

A collector of ancient coins with astronomical symbols, Michael Molnar, Doctor of Astronomy, purchased a coin which appears to solve the Star of Bethlehem's mystery.

Palmyra or Tadmor began life as a Seleucid city. It grew prosperous from trade before a rebellion against the Roman Empire destroyed it

Legendary Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh spent a year of his short life in the Asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole near the town of Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France.

The market place at Leptis Magna perfectly preserves the layout of a North African roman market. It even has the measures for grains and liquids still in situ

The Roman Baths were a central element of society in Ancient Rome. They were a place to exercise, socialize, and bathe for both the men and women of every social class.