Roman

Eclipse

Symbols of Solar Eclipses on coins of the Roman Civilization
Republic to the Christian Era
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For the Romans, a solar eclipse was the greatest symbol of fear, terror and domination in nature. This website explores the meaning of solar/lunar darkening events in Judeo-Roman culture.

Kingdom of Persis

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Nambed or Namopat King of Persis, Silver Drachm 1st century AD. Obverse

The city of Persepolis was the capitol of the Kingdom of Persis. They had extensive knowledge in astronomy. Their kingdom was located in southern Iran and the archeologic record is not as complete. Photo Zuzim Coins

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