Illustration
This Byzantine marble baluster dates back to the 6th century CE and was found in the neighborhood of Bakırköy, Istanbul, in modern-day Turkey. (Museum of Archaeology, Istanbul, Turley).
About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.