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Map of Ancient Greece at the time of Xerxess invasion
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Map of Ancient Greece at the time of Xerxess invasion
Map of Ancient Greece. Routes of King of Persia Xerxes Is army (blue) and navy (red) during its failed invasion of Greece 480BC. Carta della Grecia Antica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1842
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a map of Ancient Greece during the time of Xerxes' invasion in 480 BC. The map, titled "Carta della Grecia Antica," illustrates the routes taken by Xerxes' army (in blue) and navy (in red) as they attempted to conquer Greece. The invasion is marked by the torch race, or the "Corsa delle Fiaccole," which was a pivotal moment in Greek history. The torch race is shown as a series of flames (represented by the small red dots) leading from the temple of Delphi to Athens, symbolizing the message carried by the legendary runner Pheidippides. The map also highlights various Greek cities and landmarks, including the altar of Prometheus, where the god Prometheus is said to have been chained for stealing fire from the gods and bringing it to humanity. This map is an intriguing representation of Ancient Greece during a pivotal moment in its history, providing a visual perspective on the geography and events of the time. It is an illustration from Giulio Ferrario's "Il Costume Antico e Moderno," published in Florence in 1842.
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