The ancient city of Dura-Europos, in modern-day Syria, has long been renowned for its remarkable state of preservation and its significance in understanding the ancient Hellenistic, Parthian, and Roman civilizations.

However, a new study published in the Journal of Near Eastern Studies sheds light on a lesser-known counterpart just across the border in Iraq: the city of Anqa...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2024/04/dura-europos-neglected-sister-site-in-syria/

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Archaeologists identify Dura-Europos' neglected sister site in Syria

The ancient city of Dura-Europos has long been renowned for its significance in understanding the ancient Hellenistic, Parthian, and Roman civilizations

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LA CITTA' GEMELLA DI DURA-EUROPOS, L'ANTICA GIDDAN/EDDANA, TRASCURATA DAL COLONIALISMO ARCHEOLOGICO - Daniele Mancini Archeologia

Il sito di Dura-Europos, in Siria, è famoso per il suo eccezionale stato di conservazione: c’è un’altra città che offre un’interessante...

Daniele Mancini Archeologia