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

Background imageAncient City Collection: Historic photo (ca 1880) of the ruins of Pompeii, the Basilica, Italy, Historic

Historic photo (ca 1880) of the ruins of Pompeii, the Basilica, Italy, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Historic photograph (ca 1880) of Pompeii, Aqua Augusta or Serino Aqueduct

Historic photograph (ca 1880) of Pompeii, Aqua Augusta or Serino Aqueduct, Acquedotto Romano del Serino, Italy
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Historic photo (ca 1880) of Pompeii, The Forum with Vesuvius in the distance, Italy, Historic

Historic photo (ca 1880) of Pompeii, The Forum with Vesuvius in the distance, Italy, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Historic photo (ca 1880) of the ruins of the Forum, view of the Capitol, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy

Historic photo (ca 1880) of the ruins of the Forum, view of the Capitol, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, altertum, america, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Commemoration of the eighteenth centenary of the destruction of Pompeii, Italy

Commemoration of the eighteenth centenary of the destruction of Pompeii, Italy
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: The Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original

The Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century artwork
1900s, 19th-century, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area, archaeological site

Background imageAncient City Collection: At the Parthenon Frieze, a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Athens, Greece, Historic

At the Parthenon Frieze, a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Athens, Greece, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 5 people, acropolis, adorned, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic

Background imageAncient City Collection: Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility and considered a lawgiver

Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility and considered a lawgiver, after a mural in Pompeii, Italy
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, agrarian, agricultural, agriculturally, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic

Background imageAncient City Collection: Group of horsemen from the north frieze of the Parthenon, temple for the city goddess Pallas

Group of horsemen from the north frieze of the Parthenon, temple for the city goddess Pallas Athena Parthenos
1900s, 19th-century, 2 people, acropolis, adorned, altertum, america, american, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world

Background imageAncient City Collection: Athenian Virgins from the East Frieze of the Parthenon, Temple for the City Goddess Pallas Athena

Athenian Virgins from the East Frieze of the Parthenon, Temple for the City Goddess Pallas Athena Parthenos
1900s, 19th-century, acropolis, altertum, america, american, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic

Background imageAncient City Collection: Paris, Peride, in Greek mythology the son of the Trojan king Priam and Hecabe, historical Rome

Paris, Peride, in Greek mythology the son of the Trojan king Priam and Hecabe, historical Rome, Italy
altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Mons Ianiculus is the second highest of the hills of Rome, but is not technically part of

Mons Ianiculus is the second highest of the hills of Rome, but is not technically part of the seven hills as it lies
altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area, archaeological site

Background imageAncient City Collection: De Venere Genitrice Et De Eius Templo In Foro Caesaris (Ad Hortos Paft Templum SS Casmi Et Damiani)

De Venere Genitrice Et De Eius Templo In Foro Caesaris (Ad Hortos Paft Templum SS Casmi Et Damiani)
affection, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area, archaeological site

Background imageAncient City Collection: Templum Pacis Apud Viam Sacram, The Temple of Peace on the Via Sacra

Templum Pacis Apud Viam Sacram, The Temple of Peace on the Via Sacra. The Via Sacra was the main street in the ancient
altertum, amphitheatre, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area, archaeological site

Background imageAncient City Collection: The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina was a temple on the Roman Forum in Rome dedicated to

The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina was a temple on the Roman Forum in Rome dedicated to the Emperor Antoninus Pius
altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, antoninus pius, antonius pius, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: The Arch of Septimius Severus. This large and well-preserved arch is located on the Roman Forum

The Arch of Septimius Severus. This large and well-preserved arch is located on the Roman Forum
altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, arch, arch of septimius severus, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Pars Fori Romani Qua Respicit Arcum Titi Vespasiani Una Cum Vestigiis Seu Monumentis Templorum Hodie

Pars Fori Romani Qua Respicit Arcum Titi Vespasiani Una Cum Vestigiis Seu Monumentis Templorum Hodie
17th-century, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, arch, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Curia Hostilia, This image has a labelled key to the buildings depicted in this scene

Curia Hostilia, This image has a labelled key to the buildings depicted in this scene
17th-century, 4 people, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: A diagram showing the family tree of Anchises, a member of the royal family of Troy

A diagram showing the family tree of Anchises, a member of the royal family of Troy
17th-century, aeneas, altertum, anchises, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, aphrodite, archaeologic

Background imageAncient City Collection: A map of the ancient city of Rome, historical Rome, Italy, 1625

A map of the ancient city of Rome, historical Rome, Italy, 1625, digital reproduction of an original 17th century
1 person, 17th-century, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Domus C. Caesaris Ubi Templum Pacis, The House of C. Caesar C. Caesar was Gaius (Caius)

Domus C. Caesaris Ubi Templum Pacis, The House of C. Caesar C. Caesar was Gaius (Caius)
17th-century, allowed, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Temple of Concordia, behind the senator's palace, historical Rome, Italy

Temple of Concordia, behind the senator's palace, historical Rome, Italy
17th-century, akragas, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological

Background imageAncient City Collection: Columna Miliaria in Foro Romano, The image describes a military procession in which the leading

Columna Miliaria in Foro Romano, The image describes a military procession in which the leading horseman or aquilifer
17th-century, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, animals, antica, antiquity, aquila, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: After the Battle of Mylae in 260 BC during the First Punic War, a Columna Rostrata, a victory column

After the Battle of Mylae in 260 BC during the First Punic War, a Columna Rostrata, a victory column
17th-century, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area, archaeological site

Background imageAncient City Collection: Horti Sergii Galba Ad Via Ostien, The Gardens of Galba on the Via Ostia Antica, historical Rome

Horti Sergii Galba Ad Via Ostien, The Gardens of Galba on the Via Ostia Antica, historical Rome, Italy
17th-century, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area, archaeological site

Background imageAncient City Collection: Metope from the Temple of Apollo in Troy, Turkey, ca 1870, digitally restored reproduction of a

Metope from the Temple of Apollo in Troy, Turkey, ca 1870, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, accurate, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, apollo temple

Background imageAncient City Collection: View of Athens from the Acropolis, 1860, Greece, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a

View of Athens from the Acropolis, 1860, Greece, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
1900s, 19th-century, acropolis, album, albums, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic

Background imageAncient City Collection: Athens. The Acropolis with the Temple of Jupiter, 1890, Greece, Historical

Athens. The Acropolis with the Temple of Jupiter, 1890, Greece, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, acropolis, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological

Background imageAncient City Collection: Temple of Jupiter, Athens, c. 1880, Greece, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a

Temple of Jupiter, Athens, c. 1880, Greece, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
1900s, 19th-century, altertum, america, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: View of the Acropolis of Athens, c. 1880, Greece, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a

View of the Acropolis of Athens, c. 1880, Greece, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century
1900s, 19th-century, acropolis, album, albums, altertum, amphitheatre, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity

Background imageAncient City Collection: Ancient Rome, View of Campo Vaccino, the Roman Forum with the Temple of Castor

Ancient Rome, View of Campo Vaccino, the Roman Forum with the Temple of Castor and Pollux on the right, 1770, Italy
altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area, archaeological site, archaeological sites

Background imageAncient City Collection: Ancient Rome, Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina on the northern edge of the Roman Forum

Ancient Rome, Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina on the northern edge of the Roman Forum, Historical, 1770, Italy
altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, antoninus pius, antonius pius, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Ancient Rome, view of Campo Vaccino, c. 1750. In the centre of the picture you can see the elm

Ancient Rome, view of Campo Vaccino, c. 1750. In the centre of the picture you can see the elm line that connected
altertum, amphitheatre, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, arch, arch of septimius severus, archaeologic, archaeological

Background imageAncient City Collection: Ancient Rome, Arco di Settimio Severo, the Arch of Septimius Severus is a three-arched triumphal

Ancient Rome, Arco di Settimio Severo, the Arch of Septimius Severus is a three-arched triumphal arch located at
altertum, america, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, arch, arch of septimius severus, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient City Collection: Dido holding a dagger in her right hand, left arm outstreched, ca. 1510

Dido holding a dagger in her right hand, left arm outstreched, ca. 1510. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Dido holding a dagger in her right hand, left arm outstreched, ca. 1510

Background imageAncient City Collection: Achilles and Priam, in conversation outside of Troy, ca. 1644-66. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman II

Achilles and Priam, in conversation outside of Troy, ca. 1644-66. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman II
Achilles and Priam, in conversation outside of Troy, ca. 1644-66

Background imageAncient City Collection: Plate 16: Battle of Achilles against the Trojans; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi... 1636

Plate 16: Battle of Achilles against the Trojans; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi... 1636
Plate 16: Battle of Achilles against the Trojans; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Background imageAncient City Collection: Marius, 1780-1817. Creator: Johann Heinrich Lips

Marius, 1780-1817. Creator: Johann Heinrich Lips
Marius, 1780-1817

Background imageAncient City Collection: The Plague at Ashdod (pen & ink on paper)

The Plague at Ashdod (pen & ink on paper)
CTS413031 The Plague at Ashdod (pen & ink on paper) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 18.8x26.5 cm; The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: I Samuel V)

Background imageAncient City Collection: The Plague of Ashdod, or The Philistines Struck by the Plague, 1630-31 (oil on canvas)

The Plague of Ashdod, or The Philistines Struck by the Plague, 1630-31 (oil on canvas)
XIR71554 The Plague of Ashdod, or The Philistines Struck by the Plague, 1630-31 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 148x198 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageAncient City Collection: Co-existence

Co-existence
Souvik Banerjee

Background imageAncient City Collection: Jar, Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258), 9th century. Creator: Unknown

Jar, Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258), 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Jar, Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258), 9th century

Background imageAncient City Collection: Fragment of a Bowl, 14th-15th century. Creator: Unknown

Fragment of a Bowl, 14th-15th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Bowl, 14th-15th century

Background imageAncient City Collection: Coin Depicting a Horse and Palm Tree, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting a Horse and Palm Tree, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Horse and Palm Tree, 3rd century BCE

Background imageAncient City Collection: Pompeii Relics, Italy. Creator: Viet Chu

Pompeii Relics, Italy. Creator: Viet Chu
Pompeii Relics, Italy

Background imageAncient City Collection: Chichen-Itza. Creator: Joshua Johnston

Chichen-Itza. Creator: Joshua Johnston
Chichen-Itza

Background imageAncient City Collection: Judge (Qazi) of Hamadan in a Drunken State, a scene from the Gulistan of Sa di

Judge (Qazi) of Hamadan in a Drunken State, a scene from the Gulistan of Sa di, about 1550

Background imageAncient City Collection: Mans Trousers, c. 1937. Creator: Syrena Swanson

Mans Trousers, c. 1937. Creator: Syrena Swanson
Mans Trousers, c. 1937




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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.