Ancient Civilizations Collection

Lycian rock tombs, Dalyan, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Drombeg Stone Circle, Near Glandore, Co Cork, Ireland

Detail, Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mesopotamia, Ur, ziggurat

Ishtar Gate from Babylon at Berlin Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Terracotta Army, guarded the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdis tomb, Xian, Lintong, Shaanxi, China, Asia

Floor of tepidarium in Roman central baths mosaic depicting Triton surrounded by dolphins, an octopus, squid and cherub with a whip, Herculaneum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Woman combing her hair in mirror, Villa Ariadne, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy, Europe

Visitors in the Roman Baths, with the Abbey beyond in Bath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Avon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Parthenon, The Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Ballydehob Viaduct, Ballydehob, Co Cork, Ireland, 12 Arch Viaduct

Giza Pyramids, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, Europe

Terracotta Army, guarded the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdis tomb, Xian, Lintong, Shaanxi, China, Asia

Ruins of Kourion, near Episkopi, Cyprus, Europe

Frieze on the 130ft high El Castillo, Xunantunich Ruins, San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

Fyrkat, replica of Viking house of oak timber, Hobro, Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

The Roman Baths with the Abbey behind, Bath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Avon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Scenes of arts and crafts, Tomb of Rekhmire, West Bank, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Copy of Thracian tomb of Kazanlak, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kazanlak, Bulgaria, Europe

Colosseum, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Mosaics at Brading Roman Villa, Brading, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mosaics at Brading Roman Villa, Brading, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dura Europos, Syria, Middle East

Frieze on the 130ft high El Castillo, Xunantunich Ruins, San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

Mosaic dating from around 400 AD, Soli, Northern Cyprus, Cyprus, Europe

Head of Medusa, Didyma, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Faience animals from the 11th Dynasty in ancient Egypt, Louvre, Paris, France, Europe

Colosseum, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Canyon National Monument, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Illustration of Ishtar Gate and Ziggurat in ancient city of Babylon

The Sphinx and one of the pyramids illuminated at night, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Arcus Constantini Allaeq Antiquitates Proxmae, The Arch of Constantine and its Ancient Surroundings
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Fresco of the Poppea Villa (Villa Poppaea), Oplontis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Pula Arena, a Roman amphitheatre, constructed from 27BC to 68AD, Pula, Istria, Croatia, Europe

Temple to Domestic Gods in the entrance vestibule of House of the Menander, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Al Deir, the monastery at sunset, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

Latrine, Roman site of Timgad, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

The synagogue, Masada, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Israel, Middle East

The Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren) and the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) in the background, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of Aphrodite, found in Baiai southern Italy, National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece, Europe

Amphitheatre and view over town, Orange, Provence Alpes-Cote d Azur, France, Europe

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Tombs of the Kings, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Paphos, Cyprus, Europe

Detail of carpet border in mosaic dating from 350 AD, Roman Villa, Bignor, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Terracotta Telamons in the Tepidarium in the Forum Baths, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Pyramids at Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Tourists in front of the Temple of Re-Herakhte, built for Ramses II, also known as the Sun or Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Jaguar Temple (Structure N10-9), Lamanai, Belize, Central America

Arch of Galerius, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Ruins of the Baths, Hadrians Villa (Villa Adriana), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tivoli, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Square tower house, Mesa Verde, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Triumphal arch, Palmyra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Syria, Middle East

Celtic cross, Carew, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Ziggurat dating from 1250 BC, temple to god Inshushinak on site of Elamite city, Choga Zanbil, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Caves at Dunhuang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gansu province, China, Asia

The standing columns of the temple of the goddess Mut at Jebel Barkal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Karima, Sudan, Africa

Severan Forum, Roman site of Leptis Magna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Severan Forum with gorgon head, Roman site of Leptis Magna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Mosaic at the Seaward Bath, Roman site of Sabratha, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Mauretanian Tomb, alleged burial place of Juba II and Cleopatra Selene, near Tipasa, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Latrines, Roman site of Sabratha, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Forum, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

The Monumental Arch, at the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Palmyra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Syria, Middle East

Clouds over the mountains behind the site of Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Trajan Column, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Giant relief of Rameses III smiting enemies before Amen-Ra, South Tower of the first Pylon, Madinat Habu Temple, West Bank, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hieroglyphics on great columns in the Temple of Karnak near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Kukulcan, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, at the time of Pericles, ca 430 BC, Historical
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Hannibal commits suicide
6266293 Hannibal commits suicide; (add.info.: Hannibal commits suicide. Hannibal Barca, 247-circa 183 BC. The true circumstances of Hannibal's death are unknown. Suicide by poison is one theory)

Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran
6266278 Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran; (add.info.: Ruins of the palace of Persian King Darius I at Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, in present day Iran)

Cross section illustration of Roman villa
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The Colossus of Rhodes. The statue of Helios, the Greek sun-god, was erected by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC. It was 33 meters or 108 feet high and collapsed during an earthquake in 226 BC

Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Ruins of ancient Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Anatolia, Turkey

Templo Dios del Viento (God of Winds Temple), Ruins of Tulum, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

El Castillo, Ruins of Tulum, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Teotihuacan archaeological site, Valley of Mexico, State of Mexico, Mexico

19th century map showing The World as peopled by The Descendants of Noah

19th century map showing the Journeyings of The Children of Israel from Egypt to the Land of Canaan

Sardis
3791168 Sardis; (add.info.: Sardis (Sardes) ruins of the ancient Greek city (now in Manisa Province, Turkey). 19th century engraving); Lebrecht History

Citadel ruins in Cyrene
3787537 Citadel ruins in Cyrene; (add.info.: Citadel ruins in Cyrene - Roman city in modern day Libya. Illustration from Liebig collectible card series Remains of the Roman Empire in Africa (Italian)

Acrobats in ancient Rome
3788504 Acrobats in ancient Rome; (add.info.: Acrobats in ancient Rome - engraving. Published 1885. French: Equilibristes dans l'antiquite')

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Marvels of Ancient Civilizations" Step into a world of wonder as you delve into the intricate details and fascinating stories of ancient civilizations. The Rosetta Stone, housed in the British Museum in London, England, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our quest for knowledge. Traveling across continents, discover the Lycian rock tombs nestled in Dalyan, Anatolia, Turkey. These majestic structures in Asia Minor offer a glimpse into the rich history of Eurasia. Marvel at the Ishtar Gate from Babylon displayed at Berlin's Pergamon Museum in Germany. This masterpiece transports you back to an era when empires rose and fell with grandeur. Admire the floor mosaic depicting Triton surrounded by dolphins within Roman central baths' tepidarium. This exquisite artwork takes us back to an era where beauty was celebrated even in everyday life. Crossing over to Ireland, witness Ballydehob Viaduct's 12 arches standing tall amidst picturesque landscapes. A testament to engineering brilliance that has stood against time. In Villa Ariadne at Pompeii's UNESCO World Heritage Site, observe a woman combing her hair reflected on a mirror - frozen moments from ancient daily life preserved for eternity. Immerse yourself among visitors exploring Bath's Roman Baths while gazing upon its magnificent backdrop - the Abbey beyond. Here lies another UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases Roman opulence blended seamlessly with natural beauty. Stand before The Parthenon atop Athens' Acropolis - an iconic symbol of Greece's glorious past and architectural mastery that continues to inspire awe today. Experience Viking heritage firsthand at Fyrkat; step inside this replica oak timber house located in Hobro, Jutland Denmark – an immersive journey into Norse culture and craftsmanship. No exploration is complete without beholding Egypt’s Giza Pyramids – these monumental structures have captivated minds for centuries as they proudly stand as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cairo, North Africa.