Ancient City Collection

Step back in time and explore the wonders of an ancient city

Ancient City Collection: Hanging gardens of Babylon

Hanging gardens of Babylon
Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Babylons Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran

Ancient City Collection: Roman mosaic of a dog, 1st century

Roman mosaic of a dog, 1st century
Roman mosaic of a dog, bearing the legend Cave Canem underneath, from Pompeii, from Naples National Museums collection, 1st century

Ancient City Collection: Flora or Primavera, Roman wall painting from Pompeii, c1st century

Flora or Primavera, Roman wall painting from Pompeii, c1st century. Wall painting of Flora, goddess of fertility and abundance, or Primavera. At Naples National Archaeological Museum

Ancient City Collection: Extent of the Persian empire

Extent of the Persian empire
Map of the ancient Persian empire. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient City Collection: Phoenician ship in the Mediterranean

Phoenician ship in the Mediterranean
Phoenician galley passing the Rock of Gibraltar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient City Collection: Ancient Phoenician traders in port

Ancient Phoenician traders in port
Phoenician sailors trading goods in an ancient Mediterranean seaport. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman wall-painting, Ulysees and the Sirens, Pompeii, 1st century

The drunken Hercules, House of the Stags, Herculaneum, Italy

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Blue door

Roman mosaic of dog, Cave Canem, Pompeii, Italy

Ancient City Collection: Medes of ancient times

Medes of ancient times
Nobles of ancient Media, part of the Assyrian and Persian empires. Antique hand-colored print

Ancient City Collection: Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting a governor being introduced to the king

Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting a governor being introduced to the king
Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting Haskhamer, Governor of the city of Ishkun-sin is introduced to the King of Ur (Ur-Nammu) who is seated by the goddess Ishtar, note the symbol of the moon

Ancient City Collection: Juno and Carthage, c1636-1655. Artist: Eustache Le Sueur

Juno and Carthage, c1636-1655. Artist: Eustache Le Sueur
Juno and Carthage, c1636-1655

Ancient City Collection: Roman relief of Ganymede being born off by Zeus

Roman relief of Ganymede being born off by Zeus
Roman relief of the Trojan prince Ganymede being born off by Zeus in the form of an eagle to be his cupbearer. From the Hermitage Museums Collection, Leningrad

Ancient City Collection: Prambanan Temple

Prambanan Temple
Prambanan Hindu temple near yogyakarta

Ancient City Collection: Borobudur temple sunrise

Borobudur temple sunrise
Borobudur temple in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Ancient City Collection: Borobudur temple pyramid

Borobudur temple pyramid
Borobudur temple in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Petra, Jordan
The colorful rock-cut structures of Petra located in the Jordanian desert. The structures were built as tombs by the ancient Nabateans and are located deep within a colorful canyon

Ancient City Collection: Ruins of ancient Kameiros, Kalavarda, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece

Ruins of ancient Kameiros, Kalavarda, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Ancient City Collection: The forum of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background

The forum of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Courtyard of the Temple of Bel, Palmyra, Syria

Ancient City Collection: Prambanan Hindu temple in Java

Prambanan Hindu temple in Java
Prambanan Hindu temple near yogyakarta

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Maison Tapis - now a carpet and souviner shop

Georgia, Tbilisi, Old Town, Clock tower attached to the puppet theatre

Ancient City Collection: Croatia, Solin. City of Salona. Colonia Martia Ivlia Valeria

Croatia, Solin. City of Salona. Colonia Martia Ivlia Valeria
Croatia, Solin. Ancient city of Salona. Colonia Martia Ivlia Valeria. It was the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Ruins of the Episcopal Centre

Ancient city of Laodicea. One of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation

Ancient City Collection: Ancient city of Smyrna (now Izmir)

Ancient city of Smyrna (now Izmir) Ancient Smyrna was located north of Ephesus in a powerful trading position on the Aegean Sea known for its harbors, commerce, and marketplaces

Sri Lanka, Kandy, Colombo Street, shops in old and new buildings

Ancient City Collection: The Acropolis in Athens, Greece

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece
1900s, 19th-century, acropolis, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological

Ancient City Collection: Assyrian decoration, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Assyrian decoration, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Assyrian decoration, (1898). Examples of ancient Assyrian painting, polychrome sculpture and pottery from what is now Iraq: Fig 1: Portion of a glazed brick from a palace at Khorsabad

Tunisia, Kairouan, Medina, Tiles on the wall of the souk

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Hands of Fatima door handle on a blue door

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, decorative blue window, decorative

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Dome on the terrace roof of a cosmetic shop

Ancient City Collection: A map of the ancient city of Rome

A map of the ancient city of Rome
1 person, 17th-century, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Ancient City Collection: The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538. Creator: Giovanni Battista Scultori

The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538. Creator: Giovanni Battista Scultori
The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538

Ancient City Collection: The Judgment of Paris, ca. 1550-60. Creator: Giulio Bonasone

The Judgment of Paris, ca. 1550-60. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
The Judgment of Paris, ca. 1550-60

Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1648-50

Vue du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Ancient City Collection: Ancient Greek polychrome architecture, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Ancient Greek polychrome architecture, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Ancient Greek polychrome architecture, (1898). Fig 1: Polychrome cyma (ogee) with lions head from Selinus. Fig 2: Acroterium [acroterion] from the temple of Nike Apteros

Ancient City Collection: Roman metalwork, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Roman metalwork, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Roman metalwork, (1898). Examples of ancient Roman items made of bronze: Fig 1: Fountain-figure, representing a drunken Faun

Ancient City Collection: Painted floor in the palace at Mycenae, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown

Painted floor in the palace at Mycenae, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Painted floor in the palace at Mycenae, Greece, (1928). 14th or 13th Century B.C...After a reconstruction in water-colours by Miss W

Ancient City Collection: Venus and Anchises, c1889-1890, (c1930). Creator: Sir William Blake Richmond

Venus and Anchises, c1889-1890, (c1930). Creator: Sir William Blake Richmond
Venus and Anchises, c1889-1890, (c1930)

Ancient City Collection: Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre

Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Philip II of France (1165-1223) travelled to the Holy Land in the Third Crusade, 1189-1192 with King Richard I of England

Ancient City Collection: Jaffa, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Jaffa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Jaffa, 1890. Jaffa, an ancient port city, with a broad view of the Mediterranean Sea, had strategic importance in military history

Ancient City Collection: The ancient city of Ctesiphon with largest brick arch in the world, Iraq

The ancient city of Ctesiphon with largest brick arch in the world, Iraq
The ancient city of Ctesiphon with largest brick arch in the world, Ctesiphon, Iraq, Middle East

Ancient City Collection: Baalbec, 1841, (1922). Creator: David Roberts

Baalbec, 1841, (1922). Creator: David Roberts
Baalbec, 1841, (1922). The Gateway to the Great Temple at Baalbec, 19th century depiction of Roman ruins at the ancient site of Baalbek in the Lebanon

Ancient City Collection: Sculptures in a temple of the Durbar Square of Bhaktapur at sunset

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

Ancient City Collection: Aerial view of the ruins fo the ancient Phoenician city of Tharros, Capo San Marco

Aerial view of the ruins fo the ancient Phoenician city of Tharros, Capo San Marco, Sinis peninsula, Cabras, Oristano province, Sardinia, Italy

Ruins of ancient Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Anatolia, Turkey

Tunisia, Kairouan, Coppled path in the Madina

Tunisia, Kairouan, House in the Madina

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, A colourful tiled bench

Tunisia, Kairouan, Houses in the madina

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Elaborate ceiling of carpet shop

Tunisia, Kairouan, Zaouia of Sidi Abid Al Ghariani

Tunisia, Kairouan, Decorative wooden window of house in the Madina

Tunisia, Kairouan

Tunisia, Kairouan, Hotel La Kasbah

Ancient City Collection: Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, View of Stierchen stone footbridge, Neimenster Abbey

Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, View of Stierchen stone footbridge, Neimenster Abbey, Upper and Lower town

Georgia, Tbilisi, Narikala Fortress above Old town

Ancient City Collection: Georgia, Tbilisi, Avlabari, View of Tbilisi from cliff above Mtkvari (Kura) river

Georgia, Tbilisi, Avlabari, View of Tbilisi from cliff above Mtkvari (Kura) river looking over to the Old town

Georgia, Tbilisi, Houses in the old town with wooden balcony

Georgia, Tbilisi, View over Mtkvari (Kura) river towards Old Town and Narikala Fortress

Swan Mosaic from Temple to Athena, Soloi, North Cyprus

Tunisia, Kairouan, A street in the madina

Ancient City Collection: Azerbaijan, Baku, The Old Town - Icheri Sheher, Vahid garden, Ancient drinking water

Azerbaijan, Baku, The Old Town - Icheri Sheher, Vahid garden, Ancient drinking water fountain

Azerbaijan, Baku, Carvings on wall in The Old Town - Icheri Sheher

Azerbaijan, Baku, A street in The Old Town - Icheri Sheher, opposite old city walls

Azerbaijan, Baku, 12th-century defensive walls of The Old Town - Icheri Sheher

Ancient City Collection: Italy, Sardinia, Oristano Region, Sinis Peninsula, Tharros, ruins of ancient Phoenician

Italy, Sardinia, Oristano Region, Sinis Peninsula, Tharros, ruins of ancient Phoenician city, Roman era columns

Ancient City Collection: Details of carving at the Astrologers Kiosk, Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage

Details of carving at the Astrologers Kiosk, Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Uttar Pradesh, India

Ancient City Collection: Carvings on Birbal Bhavan, Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Uttar Pradesh

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

Ancient City Collection: Diwam-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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

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Step back in time and explore the wonders of an ancient city. From the breathtaking Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the vast extent of the Persian Empire, every corner holds a piece of history waiting to be discovered. Marvel at the intricate Roman mosaic depicting a loyal dog from the 1st century, reminding us that even our furry companions have been cherished throughout time. Witness Ancient Phoenician traders bustling in port, their ships filled with exotic goods and tales from distant lands. In Pompeii, immerse yourself in artistry as you gaze upon Flora or Primavera, a captivating Roman wall painting that captures nature's beauty frozen in time. Nearby lies another mosaic masterpiece - Cave Canem - showcasing a vigilant dog guarding its home. Journey further east to Tunisia's Kairouan and get lost amidst its enchanting Madina district; let your eyes feast on the vibrant blue door welcoming you into this ancient world. Delve into forgotten civilizations like Medes and Sumerians through artifacts such as cylinder-seal impressions depicting governors being introduced to kings – glimpses into power dynamics long past. Admire a striking Roman relief portraying Ganymede being carried off by Zeus himself, immortalizing mythological tales for generations to come. And lastly, witness Hercules' wild revelry frozen in stone within Herculaneum's House of Stags – a testament to both his strength and human flaws alike. An ancient city is not merely bricks and mortar but an intricate tapestry woven with stories of triumphs, tragedies, myths, and daily life. Step into these hallowed grounds where empires rose and fell; where cultures collided and blended; where art flourished alongside commerce; where legends were born.