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The Lands Beyond the Libyan Coast
Above the coastline of Libya, and beyond the lands inhabited by the maritime tribes, the country changes greatly. This inland region is full of...
Knowledge of the Nile River
The course of the Nile River is well known throughout Egypt. People also know its path for a long distance beyond Egypt’s southern border....
Journey Beyond Meroe
After leaving the city of Meroe and continuing along the Nile, you travel the same distance it took to reach the capital from Elephantine....
Exploring the Upper Nile
No additional information about the distant parts of the Nile could I obtain from the priests or other inhabitants. To learn more, I traveled...
How the Sun Dries the Air in Egypt
In my view, it is also the sun that makes the air in Egypt so dry. As it passes over the land, it heats...
Honoring Lycurgus After His Death
After the death of Lycurgus, the Spartans showed their deep respect for him by building a temple in his honor. From that time onward,...
The Situation in Athens When Croesus Inquired
This was the condition of Athens at the time when King Croesus of Lydia sought information about the Greek states. Athens was under the...
Strengthening Power After Victory
After securing control of Athens for the third time, Pisistratus focused on making his rule strong and lasting. He understood that gaining power was...
The Oracle’s Message Changes the Course of War
As soon as King Alyattes heard the words of the oracle from Delphi, he acted without delay. The oracle had clearly stated that his...
The Long War Between Lydia and Miletus
The war between the Lydians and the Milesians continued for eleven long years. During this time, the Milesians suffered greatly. Two especially severe attacks...
