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This text discusses crowns in a historical and cultural context. Here's a summary of the key points: 1. Crowns were not always limited to rulers, but were sometimes awarded to others, such as military generals or athletes. 2. The precursor to the crown was the diadem, which was worn by Achaemenid Persian emperors and later adopted by Constantine I and all subsequent Roman rulers. 3. Ancient cultures used various types of crowns, such as the Hedjet, Deshret, Pschent (double crown), and Khepresh in Pharaonic Egypt, and the corona radiata, also known as a "radiant crown." 4. The Iron Crown of Lombardy is one of the oldest extant Christian crowns in Europe, with a history dating back to Roman and Longobard antiquity. 5. In European culture, the coronation ceremony typically involves a religious official placing the crown on the new monarch's head, with some monarchies retaining this tradition today. 6. Many cultures have their own unique symbols of royalty, such as the royal tikka in Hinduism, which is used to adorn the head instead of a crown. Overall, the text highlights the diversity and evolution of crowns across different cultures and time periods, from ancient civilizations to modern monarchies.