Antiochia Collection

First Crusade (1095-1099). The city of Antiochia

Wounded Antiochus after His Fall Dictating His Will, 1738. Creator: Noël Hallé
Wounded Antiochus after His Fall Dictating His Will, 1738

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Turkmenistan, Merv, ruined structure of the central settlement of Gonur-Depeh in ancient Merv, the oldest and best-preserved of the oasis-cities along the Silk Route in Central Asia. Date: 16/06/2006

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus VII Euergetes Sidetes, 138-129 BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus III The Great, 223-187 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus III The Great, 223-187 BCE

Side Panel of a Sarcophagus, First half of the 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Side Panel of a Sarcophagus, First half of the 3rd century

Ruins of the Old City Walls, Antioch, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of the Old City Walls, Antioch, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Approach to Antioch, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Approach to Antioch, 1890. Ancient Greek city on the eastern side of the Orontes River, founded 4th century BC by Seleucus I Nicator

Merv - Turkmenistan - Turkomen selling sweets at market
Turkmenistan - Turkomen selling sweets at market andria and Antiochia in Margiana - a major oasis-city in Central Asia, on the historical Silk Road, located near todays Mary in Turkmenistan

First Crusade. Conquest of Antiochia (1098)
" First Crusade. Conquest of Antiochia (1098). Picture from the " History of Emperors" (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris

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"Antiochia: A Tale of Ancient Splendor and Crusader Conquest" Step back in time to the era of the First Crusade (1095-1099) and discover the captivating city of Antiochia. This ancient metropolis, located in modern-day Turkey, was a melting pot of cultures and civilizations. The coins unearthed from this historical site offer a glimpse into its rich past. The Tetradrachms portraying King Antiochus VII Euergetes Sidetes (138-129 BCE) and King Antiochus III The Great (223-187 BCE) showcase the grandeur and power that once resided within these walls. Delve deeper into history with a side panel from a sarcophagus dating back to the first half of the 3rd century. Crafted by an unknown artist, it depicts scenes that transport us to another time, revealing stories lost but not forgotten. As we explore further, we encounter ruins that whisper tales of battles fought and victories won. The old city walls stand as silent witnesses to centuries gone by, their weathered stones echoing memories etched in time. Intriguing photographs from 1890 capture moments frozen forever – an approach to Antioch shrouded in mystery; bustling streets filled with life; glimpses into everyday existence within this vibrant city. But Antiochia's story does not end there. Journeying beyond its borders, we find ourselves amidst Turkmenistan's Merv market where echoes of antiquity still resonate. Here Turkomen sell sweets just as merchants did during ancient times when trade routes crisscrossed continents. And let us not forget the pivotal role played by Antioch during the First Crusade - its conquest marking a turning point in history. Warriors clashed on these very grounds as empires collided and destinies were shaped forevermore. Today, remnants remain in Gaziantep - Turkey, a testament to the enduring legacy of Antiochia.