Mendrisio Museum of Art, Canton Ticino, Switzerland September 12, 2009 - January 10, 2010 The Mendrisio Museum of Art presents a large exhibition dedicated to the art of the  classical antiquity. Organized on the occasion of the World Cycling-Road Race Championship in Mendrisio, the theme of the exhibition is the figure of the athlete. Through 150 objects - from sculpture ...

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Το Αστέρι της Βεργίνας - Ένα Πανελλήνιο Σύμβολο UPDATED The Sun of Vergina is a symbol that was widely used by Ancient Greeks. Although it is a Panhellenic Symbol, it became famous due to the Macedonians who were using it as Symbol of the Argead Dynasty-the Royal house of Macedon:   The typical Sun of Vergina is a 16-pointed Sun. It can also be found in other styles: ...

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