1923 Print Donald McLeish Temple Bacchus Syria Ruin Caracella Ancient XGQ3 AM1 Sweet's Architectural Catalogue

Sweet's Architectural Catalogue

which was originally erected during the 11th century on the site where a church founded in 720 once stood

and specialized in landscapes and caricatures

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Si Ling Chi (Leizu) was the first Empress of China (2640 BCE)

1923 Print Donald McLeish Temple Bacchus Syria Ruin Caracella Ancient XGQ3 AM1 Sweet's Architectural CatalogueThis is an original 1923 halftone print of the Temple of Bacchus, photography courtesy of Donald McLeish. It is one of the best preserved ancient buildings in all of Syria. The temple was commissioned by Emperor Antoninus Pius, it is close to the Temple of Jupiter Baal. 19 of the original 42 columns are still standing upright. CONDITION This 88+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some