EditorialSyria. Dura Europos. Founded by the Seleucids as a fortress ca.300 BC. It was conquered by the Romans in 165 AD. Temple of Artemis. Odeon. Detail of the grandstands. (Picture taken before the Syrian Civil War).
EditorialDreidels, spinning tops, are used in a traditional game at Chanukkah, the Feast of Dediaction, commemo-rating the rededication of the Temple after the victory of Judah Maccabee over the Seleucids. From Syria and Holland. Carved wood, 2-3 cms.
EditorialFuneral stele of Menas, a soldier who died in the battle between Seleucos and Lysimachos, two satraps who fought for the Empire of Alexander the Great (281 BCE). Seleucos founded the Seleucids dynasty in Syria. From Iznik, Turkey.
EditorialChanukkah lamp and quilted picture of Adam, Eve and the snake. Chanukkah is the Feast of Dedication, commemorating the rededication of the Temple after the victory of Judah Maccabee over the Seleucids. From USA. Lamp of pewter, candle holders of tin. H...
EditorialFuneral stele of Menas, a soldier who died in the battle between Seleucos and Lysimachos, two satraps who fought for the Empire of Alexander the Great (281 BCE). Seleucos founded the Seleucids dynasty in Syria. From Iznik, Turkey.