Ancient Cities Collection

Painted Murals And Frescoes Inside A Room At The Ancient Roman Ruins At Herculaneum (Ercolano), Campania, Italy
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum (Ercolano) was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD

Sculptures in a temple of the Durbar Square of Bhaktapur at sunset, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Rocky cliff and vegetation at Mayan ruins
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Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Beach at Mayan ruins
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Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Mayan ruins, Pyramid El Castillo
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Details of carving at the Astrologers Kiosk, Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Uttar Pradesh, India

Carvings on Birbal Bhavan, Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Uttar Pradesh, India

Diwam-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Uttar Pradesh, India

Khazne al-Firaun, Pharaohs treasure house, a mausoleum carved out of the rock by the Nabataeans in the ancient city of
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Burial caves, abandoned rock city of Petra, al-Batra, capital of the Nabataean Empire, Jordan
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Access to As-Siq, abandoned rock city of Petra, al-Batra, capital of the Nabataean Empire, Jordan
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Eruption of Mount Vesuvius on the last days of Pompeii, Italy, historical wood engraving, ca
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Arco di Settimio severo, Arch of Septimius Severus, a three-arched triumphal arch on the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy
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Arco di Tito, Arch of Titus, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e piu interessanti di
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Temple of Concordia in Rome is located on the western narrow side of the Roman Forum next to the Temple of Vespasian
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Tempio di vesta, Temple of Vesta, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e
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Curia Hostilia, next to the Comitium on the Roman Forum was a meeting place of the Roman Senate in the Roman Republic
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Tomb Road and Herculan Gate, Pompeii, Italy, 1880, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century
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The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, at the time of Pericles, ca 430 BC, Historical
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Gladiators fighting in the arena at Pompeii, Italy, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century
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Cave dwellings of La Roque Saint-Christophe, Valley of the Vezere between Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil and Montignac
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Historic photo (ca 1880) of the ruins of Pompeii, the streets of the tombs, Italy, Historic
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Historic photo (ca 1880) of the ruins of Pompeii, the Basilica, Italy, Historic
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Historic photograph (ca 1880) of Pompeii, Aqua Augusta or Serino Aqueduct, Acquedotto Romano del Serino, Italy
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Historic photo (ca 1880) of Pompeii, The Forum with Vesuvius in the distance, Italy, Historic
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Historic photo (ca 1880) of the ruins of the Forum, view of the Capitol, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy, Historic
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Commemoration of the eighteenth centenary of the destruction of Pompeii, Italy
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The Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century artwork
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At the Parthenon Frieze, a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Athens, Greece, Historic
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Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility and considered a lawgiver, after a mural in Pompeii, Italy
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Group of horsemen from the north frieze of the Parthenon, temple for the city goddess Pallas Athena Parthenos
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Athenian Virgins from the East Frieze of the Parthenon, Temple for the City Goddess Pallas Athena Parthenos
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Paris, Peride, in Greek mythology the son of the Trojan king Priam and Hecabe, historical Rome, Italy
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Mons Ianiculus is the second highest of the hills of Rome, but is not technically part of the seven hills as it lies
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De Venere Genitrice Et De Eius Templo In Foro Caesaris (Ad Hortos Paft Templum SS Casmi Et Damiani)
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Templum Pacis Apud Viam Sacram, The Temple of Peace on the Via Sacra. The Via Sacra was the main street in the ancient
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The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina was a temple on the Roman Forum in Rome dedicated to the Emperor Antoninus Pius
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The Arch of Septimius Severus. This large and well-preserved arch is located on the Roman Forum
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Pars Fori Romani Qua Respicit Arcum Titi Vespasiani Una Cum Vestigiis Seu Monumentis Templorum Hodie
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Curia Hostilia, This image has a labelled key to the buildings depicted in this scene
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A diagram showing the family tree of Anchises, a member of the royal family of Troy
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A map of the ancient city of Rome, historical Rome, Italy, 1625, digital reproduction of an original 17th century
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Domus C. Caesaris Ubi Templum Pacis, The House of C. Caesar C. Caesar was Gaius (Caius)
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Temple of Concordia, behind the senator's palace, historical Rome, Italy
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Columna Miliaria in Foro Romano, The image describes a military procession in which the leading horseman or aquilifer
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After the Battle of Mylae in 260 BC during the First Punic War, a Columna Rostrata, a victory column
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Horti Sergii Galba Ad Via Ostien, The Gardens of Galba on the Via Ostia Antica, historical Rome, Italy
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Metope from the Temple of Apollo in Troy, Turkey, ca 1870, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original
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Step back in time and explore the captivating world of ancient cities. From the preserved ruins of Herculaneum in Italy to the majestic rock-carved mausoleums of Petra in Jordan, these historical sites offer a glimpse into civilizations long gone. In Herculaneum, one can marvel at the painted murals and frescoes that adorn the walls of ancient Roman ruins. These intricate artworks transport visitors to a bygone era, where vibrant colors once breathed life into everyday scenes. Venturing further east, we find ourselves standing before Khazne al-Firaun, also known as Pharaoh's treasure house. Carved meticulously out of rock by the Nabataeans in Petra, this mausoleum stands as a testament to their architectural prowess and cultural legacy. As we wander through Petra's abandoned rock city, burial caves dotting its landscape remind us of its former glory as the capital of the Nabataean Empire. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers an otherworldly experience with its hidden pathways and secret chambers waiting to be discovered. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius forever froze Pompeii in time. A wood engraving from 1880 captures this catastrophic event that buried an entire city under layers of ash. Today, digitally restored reproductions allow us to witness Pompeii's last days with vivid detail. Back in Rome, triumphal arches like Arco di Settimio Severo and Arco di Tito stand proudly on the Roman Forum. These monumental structures commemorate significant victories and serve as reminders of Rome's imperial past. Amongst Rome's many temples lies Tempio della Concordia - a symbol of harmony nestled next to Tempio di Vespasiano on the western side of the Roman Forum. Its grandeur is beautifully captured in Giovanni Battista's restored reproduction from Vedute principali e piu interessanti di Roma. Tempio di Vesta stands stoically within Rome's Roman Forum, a testament to the city's religious devotion.