Antiquity Collection (page 6)

Roman military standard-bearer with the aqulia or signum of the legion, trumpeter and horn player.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Bust of a Roman woman. Roman art. Early Empire. Sculpture. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

The columns of the Temple of Saturn and overview of the ruined Roman Forum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

An ancient pre-Columbian stone carving at San Agustin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the south of Colombia, South America

Temple of Apollo, Kourion, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean, Europe

The Colosseum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Bas-relief of Pharaoh Seti I on right with the Goddess Hathor on left, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hypostyle Hall, The Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramese II), Luxor, West Bank, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Mexico, Chichen Itza, Stone snake head

Ancient bluebell woodland in spring, Dockey Wood, Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Malta, Birzebbuga, Ghar Dalam cave, Interior
Malta - Birzebbuga - Ghar Dalam cave. Interior

Vespasian, Roman emperor
Vespasian (9 AD-79 AD), Roman emperor. Vespasian was the ninth emperor of the Roman Empire, ascending to power after a year of civil wars and ruling for nearly 10 years from 69 AD until his death

Rhesus Macaque monkey mother and baby on ancient shrine, Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

View over the temples of Bagan swathed in early morning mist, with hot air balloon drifting across the scene, from Shwesandaw Paya, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c. ). Roman
Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c.). Roman art. Late Empire. Mosaic. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology

Ancient fresco, Sigiriya, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Socrates, Ancient Greek philosopher
Socrates (c.470-399 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Statue of Zeus in Ancient Olympia
Statue of Zeus in Olympia. coloured historical artwork. This statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was 12 metres high inside the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece

Socrates (c. 470-399 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Babylonian cuneiform numerals. Key to the clay-pressed Cuneiform numerals used in the later Babylonian period (2000BC to 75AD)

Egyptian and Assyrian counting systems. Early methods of number counting involved the use of fingers, while early written records used strokes to indicate numbers

Hedingham Castle and St Botolphs Priory
The keep of the Norman castle at Hedingham, Essex 252, and the church at St. Botolphs Priory, in Colchester, Essex 253. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture

Bocca della Verita (Mouth of Truth), Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Dead Sea scrolls, Qumran, Israel, Middle East

Terme del Mitra, Ostia Antica archaeological site, Ostia, Rome province, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Colosseum (Colosseo), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Metamorphoses 2-8 AD. Book I. Creation, Battle of the Giants
Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso) (43 BC-17 AD). Latin poet. Metamorphoses 2-8 AD. Book I. Engraving depicting The Creation, The Battle of the Giants, Decaulion and Pyrrha and Apollo and the serpent

Socrates (470-399 BC). Bust
Socrates (470-399 BC). Athenian philosopher. Bust. Marble. Roman copy of 2nd century after a greek original of 4th century. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Parthenon. Athens. Greece
Greece. Athens. Parthenon. 447-438 BC. in Doric style under leadership of Pericles. The building was designed by the architects Ictinos and Callicrates. Acropolis

Golden earrings with shaped like a dolphin
Earrings with shaped like a dolphin. Gold. From Taranto. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis. Parthenon. Attica. Central Greece

Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis at night. Attica. Central Greece

Giza. Great Sphinx and. Great Pyramid of Giza
The Giza Sphinx. 26th-25th c. BC. EGYPT. GIZA. Giza. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Sculpture

Sofia Icon
A dramatic sunset frames the Alexander Nevskey Cathedral. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of Bulgaria

Sneferus Bent Pyramid, 2600 BC, Dahshur Necropolis, Dahshur, Egypt

The Phoenician Roman port of Tharros, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Machu Picchu Inca ruins and Huayna Picchu (Wayna Picchu), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cusco Region, Peru, South America

Bas-relief of Pharaoh Seti I, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Greek civilization, Marble slab with relief attributed to School of Praxiteles, depicting Muses, from Mantinea, Greece
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Marble slab with relief attributed to the School of Praxiteles, depicting the Muses. From Mantinea, Greece

Snow capped High Atlas Mountains from Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, near Ouarzazate, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Seneca, Roman statesman
Seneca statue. Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a Roman philosopher, statesman and dramatist. He was born in Cordoba between 4 and 1BC, and died in 65 AD

The Lighthouse On Pharos Island, Alexandria, Egypt, After A Fanciful 19Th Century Illustration. It Was One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

Temple Of Apollo; Delphi, Greece

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Saint James the Great (1st century-44). Statue. Facade of
Saint James the Great (1st century-44). Apostle and martyr. Baroque statue. Facade of Monastery of Saint John of Poyo. Galice. Spain

Jewish high priest and kneeling Jewish woman with veil.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Roman racing chariots: four-horse Quadriga at top and two-horse Biga below.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Classical Hellenistic sun temple of Garni, Kotayk Province, Armenia, Caucasus, Asia

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of antiquity. Marvel at the intricate details of the Bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, a symbol of power and wisdom that has withstood the test of centuries. Explore ancient Rome through a meticulously crafted map, tracing its grandeur and influence across vast territories. Indulge your senses with a stunning Roman seafood mosaic, an artistic masterpiece depicting life's abundance from beneath the waves. Journey further east as you unravel the mysteries surrounding The Byzantine Empire, an empire that bridged cultures and left an indelible mark on history. Transport yourself to Babylon's Hanging Gardens, where lush greenery cascades down terraces like nature's own stairway to heaven. Discover Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean Sea, where philosophy flourished amidst breathtaking landscapes. Witness nature's majesty as you stand before the Standing Stones of Callanish at sunset - monolithic sentinels guarding secrets lost to time. Traverse through ancient Greek ruins that echo tales of conquests and triumphs while beholding Winged Victory or Nike of Samothrace – a testament to human creativity transcending eras. Gaze upon Athena’s statue within Athens' Parthenon; feel her wisdom emanating from every marble pore. Immerse yourself in Ancient Athens' vibrant streets bustling with intellectual discourse and cultural richness. Venture southward to Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands) in Patagonia, Argentina – witness prehistoric artistry etched onto cave walls by our ancestors who sought solace within these rocky chambers. Antiquity beckons us with stories untold yet waiting to be discovered; it invites us into a world long gone but forever imprinted on our collective memory. Let us cherish these remnants from distant times as they connect us to our shared human heritage across continents and epochs alike.