Greco-Roman world
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The Greco-Roman world – also Greco-Roman civilization, Greco-Roman culture, or Greco-Latin culture – is the modern term for the regions that historically and culturally fell under the direct influence
The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, construction started by Athenian tyrants in the 6th century BC and completed by Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD
The Roman Theatre of Mérida, Spain
A sculpture of Aristotle
A sculpture of Cicero
Classical antiquity
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Classical antiquity, also known as the classical era, classical period, classical age, or simply antiquity, is the period of cultural European history between the 8th century BC and the 5th century AD
Greco-Roman world
…Greeks and Romans. The two cultures first blended significantly under the military authority of the Roman Republic, and then the Roman Empire. The term "classical antiquity" describes the accompanying time period when Greco-Roman culture exerted its greatest influence and dominance on the European continent. In these…
The Parthenon is one of the most recognizable symbols of the classical era, exemplifying ancient Greek culture.
The Colosseum, a prominent symbol of the Roman classical era and culture