Neolithic Collection (#33)

Weapon. Basaltic stone ax. Neolithic art. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum. Proc: SPAIN. CATALONIA. Les Piles

Scraper. Neolithic art. Decorative Arts. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum. Proc: SPAIN. Carmona

Necklace. Neolithic art. Decorative Arts. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum

Bell-Shaped Vase. Neolithic
Bell-shaped vase. Neolithic art. Ceramics. Proc: SPAIN. Benifallet

Woodhenge, concrete posts now stand where wooden posts did, Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cromlech or circles of standing stones Dinosaur Park France
MAB-877 Cromlech or circles of standing stones Dinosaur Park France Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Brough of Deerness, Mull Head, Mainland Orkney - Remains of a 10th century chapel in a
AW-6855 Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Brough of Deerness, Mull Head, Mainland Orkney Remains of a 10th century chapel in a spectacular headland setting on the eastern tip of Deerness

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Brough of Birsay, a small uninhabited tidal island off the north west coast of Mainland
AW-6849 Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Brough of Birsay, a small uninhabited tidal island off the north west coast of Mainland Orkney, north west coast of Orkney Mainland

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: The Neolithic Barnhouse Settlement, sited by the shore of Loch of Harray
AW-6838 Aerial image of Scotland, UK: The Neolithic Barnhouse Settlement sited by the shore of Loch of Harray, Orkney Mainland

United Kingdom, Scotland, Orkney Islands, Stones of Stenness Neolithic Stone Circle at sunset

Avebury, England. Similar to Stonehenge, Avebury is a World Herritage Site boasting gigantic standing stones in a circular pattern surrounding the town of Avebury

United Kingdom, England, Wiltshire, Avebury Stone Circle, neolithic standing stones

United Kingdom, England, Stonehenge, Neolithic Stone Circle, Wiltshire, Salisbury Plain, historic stones

La Hechicera Dolmen. Elvillar. Alava. Pais Vasco. Spain

France, Provence, Draguignac Village. Dolmen

The Kings Men, part of the complex near the Rollright Stones, the Neolithic standing stone circle, dating from around 2500BC, on the Oxfordshire Warwickshire border, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rollright Stones, a Neolithic standing stone circle dating from around 2500BC, on the Oxfordshire Warwickshire border, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bowl and dish of Samarra Ware, late sixth millenium B. C
NEOLITHIC BOWLS. Bowl and dish of Samarra Ware, late sixth millenium B.C

PREHISTORIC BEAR HUNT. Wood engraving, American, 1873

PREHISTORIC HUNTERS. Primeval men on a chase in the Reindeer Period. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

PREHISTORIC MAN. Prehistoric man of the Neolithic Age. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

PREHISTORIC MAN: POTTERY. Prehistoric man fashioning a cooking pot from clay: engraving, 19th century

Kits Coty House, a Neolithic chambered tomb on the A229 road from Maidstone to Rochester, Kent, England. Date: BC

The Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick
The Druids Circle - Keswick, Cumbria - The Castlerigg Stone Circle - one of the most visually impressive prehistoric stone monuments in the United Kingdom

Neolithic stone circle, Ring of Brodgar, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Aerial view of Neolithic henge monument, Arbor Low, White Peak, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, september

Neolithic dolmen, Pentre Ifan Dolmen, Pembrokeshire, Wales, april

Early humans fishing. Coloured artwork of early humans using a dugout canoe and net to catch fish in a lake. This artwork depicts fishing in the late Stone Age (Neolithic)

Neolithic standing stone. This stone is part of Avebury henge, a Neolithic monument dating to around 5000 years ago. The monument consists of earthworks, known as dykes, situated in a large ditch

Avebury henge, Wiltshire, UK. These stones are part of Avebury henge, a Neolithic monument dating to around 5000 years ago

Stonebirrane stone circle, County Kerry, Southern Ireland

Evolution of communications. Conceptual computer artwork illustrating progress in communications technology. Prehistoric cave art develops into a mobile phone

Waylands Smithy, Oxfordshire, UK. This is a Neolithic long barrow and chamber tomb, which excavations in 1962-63 proved was built in two different time periods

Portal tomb, also known as a Dolmen, in Carnac, France

Neolithic stone alignments, Carnac, France

Hambledon Hill iron age hill fort. This view is looking across the Blackmore Vale. The ramparts seen here date from the Iron Age

Stone age axe, computer artwork. Axes such as this, with a sharpened stone head in a wooden haft, are known from the neolithic (new stone age) period, which began around 12, 000 years ago in Europe

Bodowyr burial chamber, near Brynsiencyn, Anglesey, North Wales. Now scheduled as an ancient monument, this burial chamber was erected as a communal grave in the Neolithic Age (4000 - 2000 BC)

Silbury Hill, Wiltshire, UK
Silbury Hill is an artificial chalk mound near Avebury in the English county of Wiltshire. It is part of the Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites UNESCO World Heritage Site

Petroglyph of Running Elephant, Libya
Petroglyph (rock engraving) of an elephant in the Tadrart-Acacus region of Libya. The oldest petroglyphs are dated to approximately the Neolithic and late Upper Paleolithic boundary, about 10

Standing stones, Wales
Standing stones. This structure, which was once a neolithic burial chamber (dolmen), consists of large upright stones (megaliths) supporting a massive capstone

1731 Johann Scheuchzer stone tools
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuzner (1672-1733) folio copper engraving of prehistoric stone tools and monolith

1863 Lyells Antiquity of Man desktop
Printers page title and frontispiece engraving from Charles Lyells 1863 " The Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man" together with a paleolithic flint handaxe from the Thames gravels

Elephant Petroglyph, Libya
Petroglyph (rock engraving) of elephants in the Tadrart-Acacus region of Libya. The oldest petroglyphs are dated to approximately the Neolithic and late Upper Paleolithic boundary, about 10

Pictograph of Horsedrawn Chariot, Libya
Pictograph of a chariot with 2 horses on a cavewall in eastern Libya near Magidet. In his Histories (IV. 170) Herodotus states that the chariot was invented in Libya

Star trails over Stonehenge. Stonehenge is an ancient arrangement of large standing stones on Salisbury Plain, England. It is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

Light flares at Stonehenge, artwork
Light flares at Stonehenge, computer artwork. Stonehenge is an ancient arrangement of large standing stones on Salisbury Plain, England

Stonehenge at sunset. This ancient arrangement of large standing stones (megaliths) on Salisbury Plain, England, is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

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Step back in time and explore the wonders of the Neolithic era. From the mystical Avebury Stone Circle to the iconic Stonehenge, these ancient sites hold secrets that continue to captivate our imagination. Journey through history as you stand amidst the Avebury Stone Circle (J900435), marveling at its grandeur and wondering about its purpose. Feel a sense of awe as you approach Stonehenge ahead (FL01500_02_003), knowing that you are about to witness one of the world's most famous landmarks. As you gaze upon Stonehenge (J850008) during golden hour, let yourself be transported to an age long gone, where rituals and beliefs intertwined with nature. The setting sun casts a warm glow on this enigmatic structure (J870232), creating a breathtaking sight that leaves no visitor untouched. Venturing further north, discover Skara Brae Prehistoric Village on Scotland's Orkney Islands – a remarkable testament to human resilience and ingenuity. Explore these ancient dwellings and imagine what life was like for our ancestors thousands of years ago. Return once more to Stonehenge (N071215) and immerse yourself in its timeless allure. Let your mind wander as you walk among these colossal stones, pondering their origins and significance. Make your way towards Waylands Smithy (K040655), another Neolithic gem nestled within England's countryside. Here, experience tranquility amidst nature while admiring this well-preserved burial chamber. Continue your journey with a visit to Avebury Stone Circle (N071124). This expansive site will leave you awestruck by its sheer scale – an impressive feat accomplished by early civilizations who left behind enduring legacies. Stonehenge beckons once again (K021103), inviting visitors from around the globe to delve into its mysteries. Stand beneath towering monoliths and contemplate their purpose in this sacred space.