Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hellenistic Period
(332 - 37 BCE)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022
After Alexander the Great conquered the Holy Land Hellenism, or Greek culture, dominated the region.
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Bronze and Gold Coins - These coins from the time of Mattathias Antigonus depict a 7-branched candelabra. It represents the menorah that stood in the second temple of Jerusalem
Ceramic Vessels - These were found at Quamran and contained the Dead Sea Scrolls
Bronze Panther - This statue was found in the Negev desert at Avdat
Gold Earring - Discovered in a cemetery at Mampsis
Ceramic Oil Lamp - These were made using a closed wheel, had more elongated spout and were decorated with ribbing along the body
Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 332 BCE.
Location. 39° 8.736′ N, 84° 30.388′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Avondale. Marker can be reached from Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3489 Dury Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Persian Period (here, next to this marker); Bronze Age (here, next to this marker); Chalcolithic Age (here, next to this marker); Iron Age (here, next to this marker); Byzantine Period (here, next to this marker); Roman Period (here, next to this marker); Omayyad or Early Arab Period (here, next to this marker); The Sukkah (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.