Synagogue and Gymnasium-Bathhouse in Sardis
Overview of the Site
In Sardis, there are remains of a synagogue and a gymnasium-bathhouse that were partly rebuilt. These buildings date back to the...
The Temple and Houses in Sardis
The Temple of Artemis
The temple of Artemis in Sardis was one of the most impressive buildings in the city. It was likely started in...
The Kingdom of the Maccabees
Struggles and Expansion
John Hyrcanus I Maintaining Power and Expanding Territories
John Hyrcanus I (134-104), the Maccabean ruler, faced challenges to secure his crown. He first...
Mithradates II’s Rule and Military Reforms
Western Frontiers and Client Kingdoms
Mithradates II faced challenges on the western frontiers, quelling rebellions in Iraq and Charax. He appointed Tigranes as the vassal...
Mithradates II and the Flourishing Parthian Empire
Challenge from the Scythians
Following Antiochus VII’s defeat, the Parthians faced new challenges from Scythian raids into Iran. In response, Phraates, utilizing Greek captives from...
Register of Dignitaries part 18
XXIII. The Vicar of the Britains
Under the control of the worshipful vicar of the Britains:Consulars:of Maxima Caesariensis,of Valentia.Presidents:of Britannia prima,of Britannia secunda,of Flavia Caesariensis.
The...
Register of Dignitaries part 17
XIV The Superintendent of the Sacred Bedchamber
Under the control of worshipful superintendent of the sacred bedchamber:
XV The Castellan of The Sacred Palaces
Under the control...
Register of Dignitaries part 16
The accountant of the private property in the city of Rome and the suburbicarian regions, and the estate of FaustjThe accountant of the private...
Register of Dignitaries part 15
Procurators of the embroiderers in gold and silver:The procurator of the embroiderers in gold and silver at Arles,The procurator of the embroiderers in gold...
