Anatolia Collection (#9)

The War in Asia Minor, Battle of Jahnilar, 18 August (engraving)
1589816 The War in Asia Minor, Battle of Jahnilar, 18 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Asia Minor, Battle of Jahnilar, 18 August)

Smyrna, from the Jews Cemetery (engraving)
1097504 Smyrna, from the Jews Cemetery (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smyrna, from the Jews Cemetery)

Valley of St Ann and River Melas, with the First Aqueduct near Smyrna (engraving)
1107005 Valley of St Ann and River Melas, with the First Aqueduct near Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valley of St Ann and River Melas)

The Russo-Turkish War, Sketches in Asia Minor (engraving)
1059623 The Russo-Turkish War, Sketches in Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russo-Turkish War, Sketches in Asia Minor)

Phrygians crossing the Bosphorus from Europe into Asia, from Hutchinson
3614264 Phrygians crossing the Bosphorus from Europe into Asia, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Figurine of a family group, 2000-1500 BC (clay)
3288270 Figurine of a family group, 2000-1500 BC (clay) by Anatolian School; Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem, Israel; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794317 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Banquet Pyxis, 800-750 BC (steatite)
499832 Banquet Pyxis, 800-750 BC (steatite) by Neo-Hittite, (8th century BC); 5x10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; out of copyright

A pair of carved Armenian walnut doors, depicting Christ with six Apostles and Saints
1196806 A pair of carved Armenian walnut doors, depicting Christ with six Apostles and Saints, 1312 (walnut wood) by Armenian School

The Gate of Konya, Asia Minor
CH19898 The Gate of Konya, Asia Minor by Pierron, Charles (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Vessels from Hacilar, Turkey, c. 5500-00 BC (painted pottery)
AMQ113725 Vessels from Hacilar, Turkey, c.5500-00 BC (painted pottery) by Prehistoric; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Hieroglyphic writing fragment recounting the life of Katusas king, Hittite
899842 Hieroglyphic writing fragment recounting the life of Katusas king, Hittite, 11th-9th century BC (stone) by Syrian; Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara

Ruins of the Stadium, 1790s (w / c on paper)
810391 Ruins of the Stadium, 1790s (w/c on paper) by Mercati, Gaetano (fl.1797); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of views of the Roman remains at Epheses)

The Battle of Issus and the Family of Darius before Alexander - a cassone front
827663 The Battle of Issus and the Family of Darius before Alexander - a cassone front, (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Scheggia

Furniture plaque: hawk, c. 18th century BC (hippopotamus ivory)
3525780 Furniture plaque: hawk, c.18th century BC (hippopotamus ivory) by Anatolian School; 11.2 wide cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Anatolia)

Furniture support: female sphinx with Hathor-style curls, c
3525779 Furniture support: female sphinx with Hathor-style curls, c.18th century BC (hippopotamus ivory, gold foil) by Anatolian School; 12.7x10.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Hittite ring impression (plaster)
AMQ419832 Hittite ring impression (plaster) by Hittite; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: impression used to create inscription of Hittite hieroglyphic script Great Prince on a)

Sphinx gate, 1450-1200 BC (photo)
XIR210227 Sphinx gate, 1450-1200 BC (photo) by Hittite; Alacahoyuk, Turkey; (add.info.: AlacahAoyAok or Alaca HAoyAok is the site of a Neolithic and Hittite settlement in Alaca, Corum Province)

Bull, from Eastern Greece or Turkey, 6th century BC (bronze)
FIT282735 Bull, from Eastern Greece or Turkey, 6th century BC (bronze) by Greek; 5x8.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Greek, out of copyright

A Hunting Tour in Asia Minor, returning to Camp after a Successful Deer Stalk (litho)
1063485 A Hunting Tour in Asia Minor, returning to Camp after a Successful Deer Stalk (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hunting Tour in Asia Minor)

Greek Antiquities of Asia Minor (engraving)
1106966 Greek Antiquities of Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Antiquities of Asia Minor)

Gateway with carved Sphinx (stone)
BAL130570 Gateway with carved Sphinx (stone) by Hittite; Alacahoyuk, Turkey; (add.info.: AlacahAoyAok or Alaca HAoyAok is the site of a Neolithic and Hittite settlement in Alaca, Corum Province)

A Cowboy in Anatolia
Hüseyin Konak

Hittite Seals presented to the Queen (engraving)
1596004 Hittite Seals presented to the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hittite Seals presented to the Queen)

Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions (engraving)
1594778 Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions)

Easter Ceremony of the Greek Church in the Troad (engraving)
1590004 Easter Ceremony of the Greek Church in the Troad (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Ceremony of the Greek Church in the Troad)

Vourla, Gulf of Smyrna (engraving)
1589873 Vourla, Gulf of Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vourla, Gulf of Smyrna. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 January 1878)

Greek Easter Festival in the Troad (engraving)
1590005 Greek Easter Festival in the Troad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Easter Festival in the Troad)

Pages from Kitab Durr Al-Munazzam Fi Al-Sirr Al-A zam
3281669 Pages from Kitab Durr Al-Munazzam Fi Al-Sirr Al-A zam by Kamal Al-Din Abu Salim Muhammad Bin Talha Al-Qurashi Al- Adawi Al-Rasibi Al-Halabi (d.1254)

The Budrun Marbles in the British Museum (engraving)
1095703 The Budrun Marbles in the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Budrun Marbles in the British Museum)

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794309 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Hunting scene, 11th-9th century BC (stone)
899840 Hunting scene, 11th-9th century BC (stone) by Syrian; Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara, Turkey; (add.info)

Veni, vidi, vici (chromolitho)
2782984 Veni, vidi, vici (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veni, vidi, vici)

Raymond of Toulouse being beaten in Anatolia (chromolitho)
669195 Raymond of Toulouse being beaten in Anatolia (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card)

The Kings Gate from the walls of Hattusas (photo)
EAM229546 The Kings Gate from the walls of Hattusas (photo) by Hittite, (13th century BC); Bogazkoy, Turkey; (add.info.: Porte du Roi dite aussi Porte du Dieu; inscribed with a warrior god)

View of the amphitheatre (photo)
XIR246484 View of the amphitheatre (photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Aspendos, Turkey; (add.info.: seating capacity of 17 000; built in honour of Marcus Aurelius; ); out of copyright

Detail of reliefs from Chamber A depicting the mystic marriage of the storm god
XIR246492 Detail of reliefs from Chamber A depicting the mystic marriage of the storm god, Teshub and the earth-mother goddess, Hepat (photo) by Hittite, (13th century BC); Yazilikaya

The Site of Ephesus, Asia Minor (engraving)
1621651 The Site of Ephesus, Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Site of Ephesus, Asia Minor)

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794306 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794296 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794286 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus River in 334 BC against the Persians
1765813 Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus River in 334 BC against the Persians, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 110A--132.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A Nautical Map, detail of the Gran Turco, 1564 (colour litho)
955466 A Nautical Map, detail of the Gran Turco, 1564 (colour litho) by Maggiolo, Giacomo (16th Century); Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana, Vicenza, Italy; Alinari

The War in the East (engraving)
1059730 The War in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Mr F C Selous in Asia Minor, stalking a Stag on the Ak Dagh (litho)
1064028 Mr F C Selous in Asia Minor, stalking a Stag on the Ak Dagh (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr F C Selous in Asia Minor)

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Anatolia, a land steeped in history and rich in cultural heritage. From the Map of The Byzantine Empire to the Armenian church of the Holy Cross on Akdamar Island in Lake Van, every corner tells a story. Explore the ancient Lycian rock tombs in Dalyan, a mesmerizing sight that takes you back to Asia Minor's glorious past. Catal Huyuk stands as an awe-inspiring testament to Anatolia's earliest settlements, dating back to 6500 BC. As we delve deeper into its historical tapestry, let us not forget Smyrna (Izmir), beautifully depicted on a woodcut map from 1897. Travel through time with the Map of Alexander the Great Campaigns and witness his conquests across this remarkable region. Admire the architectural marvels like the Armenian church on Akdamar island or bask in Patara beach's golden sands near Kalkan. The Lycian tombs of Dalyan beckon with their mystique, overlooking fishing boats and tourists exploring this captivating slice of Anatolia. Caunos' Lycian Rock Tombs stand tall near Dalyan, offering breathtaking views over Aegean waters. Immerse yourself in Kalkan's charm as you gaze upon its town and harbor adorned with traditional Gulets. This Mediterranean Coast gem showcases Anatolia's fusion of natural beauty and vibrant culture. Anatolia invites you to unravel its secrets at every turn - from ancient ruins to picturesque landscapes; it is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered by those who seek adventure and enlightenment.