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2nd Century Collection (#59)

"Journey through Time: Exploring the Marvels of the 2nd Century" Step into the ancient world as we delve into the wonders of the 2nd century

Background image2nd Century Collection: ANCIENT FIREFIGHTING. A fire syringe and buckets, from the 2nd and 3rd centuries

ANCIENT FIREFIGHTING. A fire syringe and buckets, from the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Engraving, American, c1885

Background image2nd Century Collection: The Roman amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia, Italy, Europe

The Roman amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: The second century Roman theatre, built by Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Aspendos, Pamphylia

The second century Roman theatre, built by Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Aspendos, Pamphylia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia, Eurasia

Background image2nd Century Collection: The second century Temple of Apollo and Athena, Side, Lycia, Turquoise Coast, Mediterranean Region

The second century Temple of Apollo and Athena, Side, Lycia, Turquoise Coast, Mediterranean Region, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Castel Sant Angelo, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Castel Sant Angelo, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Italy. Rome. Forum of Trajan. Ruins of Basilica Ulpia

Italy. Rome. Forum of Trajan. Ruins of Basilica Ulpia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Greek ART. Hellenistic period. Republic of Albania. Bouleterion, building dated in

Greek ART. Hellenistic period. Republic of Albania. Bouleterion, building dated in
Greek art, Hellenistic period. Ruins of Apollonia. A bouleuterion building dated in the 2nd century AD. Fier, Albania

Background image2nd Century Collection: JORDAN, Jerash. Through the pillars of the Byzantine Cathedral and up a long flight of stairs

JORDAN, Jerash. Through the pillars of the Byzantine Cathedral and up a long flight of stairs
Jordan, Jerash. Through the pillars of the Byzantine Cathedral and up a long flight of stairs, a visitor climbs to the church of St. Theodore built in AD 496 in the perserved Roman city of Jerash

Background image2nd Century Collection: Castel Sant Angelo and Ponte Sant Angelo on the River Tiber at night, Rome, Lazio

Castel Sant Angelo and Ponte Sant Angelo on the River Tiber at night, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Castel Sant Angelo and Ponte Vittorio Emanuelle II on the River Tiber at night, Rome

Castel Sant Angelo and Ponte Vittorio Emanuelle II on the River Tiber at night, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Castel Sant Angelo and St. Peters Basilica from the River Tiber at night, Rome, Lazio

Castel Sant Angelo and St. Peters Basilica from the River Tiber at night, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Ponte Sant Angelo on the River Tiber and the Castel Sant Angelo at night, Rome, Lazio

Ponte Sant Angelo on the River Tiber and the Castel Sant Angelo at night, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Ponte Sant Angelo with 16th century statues and the Castel Sant Angelo at night, Rome

Ponte Sant Angelo with 16th century statues and the Castel Sant Angelo at night, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Ruins of Trajans market, Trajan Forum (Foro Traiano), UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ruins of Trajans market, Trajan Forum (Foro Traiano), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Ruins of Trajan Forum (Foro Traiano) with Trajans Column and Santa Maria di Loreto

Ruins of Trajan Forum (Foro Traiano) with Trajans Column and Santa Maria di Loreto, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Detail from the Column of Trajan, Trajan Forum (Foro Traiano), UNESCO World Heritage Site

Detail from the Column of Trajan, Trajan Forum (Foro Traiano), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: The Pantheon and fountain at night, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Piazza della Rotonda

The Pantheon and fountain at night, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Piazza della Rotonda, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Vew of Rome from the Quintilis villa built in the 2nd century BC, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Vew of Rome from the Quintilis villa built in the 2nd century BC, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: The Roman Temple of Diana and the tower of Evora Cathedral, historic centre, Evora

The Roman Temple of Diana and the tower of Evora Cathedral, historic centre, Evora, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alentejo, Portugal, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Drawing after a Chinese bronze sculpture, from the Han Dynasty (206 B. C. - 220 A. D. )

Drawing after a Chinese bronze sculpture, from the Han Dynasty (206 B. C. - 220 A. D. )
CHINA: CHIMERA. Drawing after a Chinese bronze sculpture, from the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.)

Background image2nd Century Collection: Blind dormer depicting three Buddhas. Top: The Buddha sits with two attendants

Blind dormer depicting three Buddhas. Top: The Buddha sits with two attendants
INDIA: BUDDHIST STATUE. Blind dormer depicting three Buddhas. Top: The Buddha sits with two attendants. Middle: The Buddha sits in meditation with four worshippers

Background image2nd Century Collection: The adoration of Buddha. Marble relief, late 2nd century A. D, from the stupa at Nagarjunikonda

The adoration of Buddha. Marble relief, late 2nd century A. D, from the stupa at Nagarjunikonda, Guntur District
INDIA: BUDDHA, 2nd CENTURY. The adoration of Buddha. Marble relief, late 2nd century A.D, from the stupa at Nagarjunikonda, Guntur District, Madras, India

Background image2nd Century Collection: The Buddha, two bodhisattvas, a priest and a layman. Shotorak, bas-relief, 2nd-3rd century

The Buddha, two bodhisattvas, a priest and a layman. Shotorak, bas-relief, 2nd-3rd century
AFGHANISTAN: BUDDHA. The Buddha, two bodhisattvas, a priest and a layman. Shotorak, bas-relief, 2nd-3rd century

Background image2nd Century Collection: Sandstone sculpture of a Yakshini, a benevolent tree spirit in Sanskrit mythology

Sandstone sculpture of a Yakshini, a benevolent tree spirit in Sanskrit mythology
INDIA: JAIN SCULPTURE. Sandstone sculpture of a Yakshini, a benevolent tree spirit in Sanskrit mythology, who looks after treasure hidden in the earth

Background image2nd Century Collection: A shaft of light through the dome of the Pantheon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy

A shaft of light through the dome of the Pantheon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Greek Stoic philosopher: colored woodcut, c16th century

Greek Stoic philosopher: colored woodcut, c16th century
EPICTETUS (c55-c135 A.D.). Greek Stoic philosopher: colored woodcut, c16th century

Background image2nd Century Collection: Heros Aeolipile or steam turbine of c100 A. D. Drawing from the 15th century Harleian manuscript

Heros Aeolipile or steam turbine of c100 A. D. Drawing from the 15th century Harleian manuscript in the British Museum
STEAM ENGINE, 100 A.D. Heros Aeolipile or steam turbine of c100 A.D. Drawing from the 15th century Harleian manuscript in the British Museum

Background image2nd Century Collection: Hero of Alexandrias Aeolipile or steam turbine of 100 A. D

Hero of Alexandrias Aeolipile or steam turbine of 100 A. D
STEAM ENGINE, c100 A.D. Hero of Alexandrias Aeolipile or steam turbine of 100 A.D

Background image2nd Century Collection: Reconstruction of Heros Aeolipile of c100 A. D. Line engraving, 19th century

Reconstruction of Heros Aeolipile of c100 A. D. Line engraving, 19th century
STEAM ENGINE, c100 A.D. Reconstruction of Heros Aeolipile of c100 A.D. Line engraving, 19th century

Background image2nd Century Collection: Italy, Latium Region, Rome Province, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa

Italy, Latium Region, Rome Province, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa
Italy- Latium Region - Tivoli, province of Rome. Roman Imperial Villa Adriana, 2nd century AD (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1999)

Background image2nd Century Collection: Lebanon, Baalbek, Temple of Bacchus

Lebanon, Baalbek, Temple of Bacchus
Lebanon. Baalbek (Greek Heliopolis). UNESCO World Heritage List, 1984. Temple of Bacchus

Background image2nd Century Collection: Bolivia, Ingavi Province, La Paz Department, Tiwanaku, Palacio de los Sarcofagos

Bolivia, Ingavi Province, La Paz Department, Tiwanaku, Palacio de los Sarcofagos
Bolivia. Tiwanaku. Archaeological Area

Background image2nd Century Collection: Bolivia, Ingavi Province, La Paz Department, Tiwanaku, Gateway of Sun detail of frieze

Bolivia, Ingavi Province, La Paz Department, Tiwanaku, Gateway of Sun detail of frieze 2nd Century, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background image2nd Century Collection: Italy, Tivoli, The Maritime Theatre at Hadrians Villa

Italy, Tivoli, The Maritime Theatre at Hadrians Villa
Italy - Lazio Region - Tivoli (Rome province) - Hadrians Villa (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999), 2nd century. The Maritime Theatre

Background image2nd Century Collection: Cyprus, Paphos, Odeon Theatre

Cyprus, Paphos, Odeon Theatre
Cyprus - Paphos (Pafos, UNESCO World Heritage List, 1980). Odeon Theatre, 2nd century

Background image2nd Century Collection: Cyprus, Paphos, Odeon, amphitheatre

Cyprus, Paphos, Odeon, amphitheatre UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background image2nd Century Collection: Libya, Tripolitania, Sabratha, Roman Theatre

Libya, Tripolitania, Sabratha, Roman Theatre UNESCO World Heritage Site, 2nd-3rd century

Background image2nd Century Collection: Lebanon, Tyre, ancient ruins of gym colonnade in old city

Lebanon, Tyre, ancient ruins of gym colonnade in old city UNESCO World Heritage Site, 2nd century

Background image2nd Century Collection: Jordan, Petra, Tomb of Obelisks

Jordan, Petra, Tomb of Obelisks
Jordan - Petra - Obelisks tomb

Background image2nd Century Collection: Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, Nymphaeum

Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, Nymphaeum
Italy - Lazio Region - Tivoli - Hadrians Villa - Nymphaeum

Background image2nd Century Collection: Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, Nymphaeum

Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, Nymphaeum
Italy- Latium Region - Tivoli, province of Rome. Roman Imperial Villa Adriana, 2nd century AD (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1999). Nymphaeum

Background image2nd Century Collection: Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, statue on river Tiber

Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, statue on river Tiber
Italy - Lazio Region - Tivoli - Hadrians Villa - Canopus

Background image2nd Century Collection: Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Rome province, Villa Adriana, colonnade

Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Rome province, Villa Adriana, colonnade
Italy - Latium Region - Tivoli (Rome province). Villa Adriana, 2nd century BC. UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999. Colonnaded circular pool at recreated Canopus canal

Background image2nd Century Collection: Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, Teatro marittimo

Italy, Latium, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, Teatro marittimo UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background image2nd Century Collection: Italy, Latium Region, Rome Province, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, Heliocaminus Baths

Italy, Latium Region, Rome Province, Tivoli, Hadrians Villa, Heliocaminus Baths
Italy - Lazio Region - Tivoli (Rome province) - Hadrians Villa (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999), 2nd century. Heliocaminus Baths




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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Marvels of the 2nd Century" Step into the ancient world as we delve into the wonders of the 2nd century. From magnificent frescoes to intricate sculptures, this era captivates with its artistic prowess and historical significance. Witness Mithras Killing the Bull, a captivating Roman fresco from the 2nd century A. D. This masterpiece depicts a powerful mythological scene that showcases both skillful craftsmanship and symbolic storytelling. Travel further in time with Ptolemy's Map of the World, created around A. D. 150. This remarkable cartographic creation by Claudius Ptolemy offers a glimpse into how people perceived our planet centuries ago, showcasing their knowledge and imagination. Immerse yourself in Rome's enchanting nightscape as you gaze upon St. Peter's Basilica, beautifully illuminated alongside the River Tiber and Ponte Sant Angelo. These iconic landmarks stand as testaments to Rome's grandeur during this period. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like The Pantheon and Piazza della Rotonda at night – architectural marvels that have stood tall for centuries, leaving visitors awestruck by their magnificence. Discover portraits that bring history to life; behold Vibia Sabina, wife of Hadrian, whose regal visage reflects Roman civilization's elegance during this epoch. Marvel at The Sleeping Hermaphrodite sculpture – an exquisite copy after an original from the 2nd century BC – adorned with Gian Lorenzo Bernini's masterful addition. Its delicate beauty is sure to leave you mesmerized. Transport yourself to North Africa with a mosaic from Bulla Regia in Tunisia; it reveals glimpses of daily life during this era while showcasing exceptional artistic talent. Uncover remnants of ancient libraries at Ephesus in Izmir, Turkey - such as Library of Celsus - which served as intellectual hubs where knowledge thrived amidst the bustling city.