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Alexander the Great gem!
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09-17-2009, 08:44 AM
On a archaeological site in Israel recently, an American student made the find of a lifetime: a small gem, probably from a ring, with a likeness of the man himself. Experts say that the chances of finding such a priceless piece are close to zero. Amazing!

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/l ... ethru.html

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Ben Kane, bestselling author of the Eagles of Rome, Spartacus and Hannibal novels.

Eagles in the Storm released in UK on March 23, 2017.
Aguilas en la tormenta saldra en 2017.


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09-17-2009, 10:21 AM
Wow! Confusedhock:
"Fugit irreparabile tempus" (Irrecoverable time glides away) Virgil

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10-02-2009, 11:53 AM
I could have sworn this was on another thread somewhere..... :?
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
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10-02-2009, 01:44 PM
GJC, didn't your Mum tell you not to swear? Honestly! :wink:

That is an absolutely astonishing bit of archeology. Amazing that it's found and recognized for what it is!
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10-02-2009, 01:54 PM
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There, knew I wasn't totally losing it! :roll: Smile

And yes she did, but due to stress from holiday and being back at work, all her good teachings have been forgotten temporarily! :wink:

And yes it is an amazing little find!
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
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