Greece became a province of the Roman Empire after Roman armies conquered Greece in 146 B.C. In the relief sculpture here, Roman soldiers are shown taking part in a battle. After the conquest of Greece, the Romans preserved many of the achievements of Greek culture.
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Detail of a relief sculpture (146 B.C.) from Delphi; Ecole Francaised'Athenes, Athens</P>
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