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Background imageAntiquity Collection: Head of the trojan helper. East Pediments Group of the Temp

Head of the trojan helper. East Pediments Group of the Temp
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, depicting Heracles against Troy. Detail of the head of a trojan helper. Around 480 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich, Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Head of an sphinx. East Pediments Group of the Temple of Ae

Head of an sphinx. East Pediments Group of the Temple of Ae
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, depicting Heracles against Troy. Detail of the head of a sphinx of the roof. Around 480 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Head of an archer. East Pediments Group of the Temple of Ae

Head of an archer. East Pediments Group of the Temple of Ae
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, depicting Heracles against Troy. Detail of the head of an archer. Around 480 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina. Ca. 490 BC. D

East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina. Ca. 490 BC. D
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina. Ca. 490 BC. First battle of Greeks and Trojans. Goddess Athena, center, opponent, helper and a fighting warrior. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Central coronation of the west pediment of the Temple of Aeg

Central coronation of the west pediment of the Temple of Aeg
Ridge decoration of the west pediment of the Temple of Aegina. Two women and a large palmette and tendrils ornament. Ca. 500 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Shield of a trojan warrior. Temple of Aphaia. Aegina. Greece

Shield of a trojan warrior. Temple of Aphaia. Aegina. Greece
West Pediment. Temple of Aphaia, Aegina. Shield of a trojan warrior. The emblem on the shield is a boar. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Sphinx

Sphinx. Sculpture. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Greek art. Grave monument of Archippe in the form of a lekyt

Greek art. Grave monument of Archippe in the form of a lekythos. About 390 BC. The seated dead woman, a woman (Xeno) with child. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Greek art. Grave relief of Artemon. About 350 B. C

Greek art. Grave relief of Artemon. About 350 B. C
Greek art. Grave relief of Artemon. About 350 B.C. Two men joined by a handshake. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Demosthenes (384-322 BC). Roman bust

Demosthenes (384-322 BC). Roman bust
Demosthenes (384-322 BC). Political and Athenian orator. Bust. Roman copy of an original of 280 BCE Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Temple on Aegina. Doric capital from the cella of the temple

Temple on Aegina. Doric capital from the cella of the temple
Greek art. Aphaia Temple on Aegina. Doric capital from the inner room (cella) of the temple. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Relief depicting a sacrifice made by a couple. 1st century A

Relief depicting a sacrifice made by a couple. 1st century AD. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, Aphaia, Greec

East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, Aphaia, Greece. Reconstruction of a warrior. 19th century. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Aphaia Temple on Aegina. Large palmette-tendril ornament. 5t

Aphaia Temple on Aegina. Large palmette-tendril ornament. 5th century BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Head of greek philosopher Socrates

Head of greek philosopher Socrates
Socrates (469-399 BC). Greek philosopher. Head. Roman copy of an original of 320 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Greek art. Grave relief of Paramythion with a vase for weddi

Greek art. Grave relief of Paramythion with a vase for wedding and burial. About 370 BC. Late Classical. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Greek art. Hunting dog. About 360 BC

Greek art. Hunting dog. About 360 BC. Probably a grave adornment. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Greek Art. Munich Lekythos. Grave monument in the form of an

Greek Art. Munich Lekythos. Grave monument in the form of an oil flask (lekythos). About 370 BC. As a sing of their attachment the couple reach out their hands to each other. Gyptothek. Munich

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Greek art. Female Panther. About 380 BC

Greek art. Female Panther. About 380 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Statue of a goddess. Roman work after original about 420 BC

Statue of a goddess. Roman work after original about 420 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Gl

Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Gl
Greek art. Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Diadumenos. Roman sculptures after a statue of Polyklet abou

Diadumenos. Roman sculptures after a statue of Polyklet abou
Greek art. Diadumenos (a man who binds a ribbon around his head). Roman sculptures after a statue of Polyklet about 430 BC. Head loaned by H. Bunemann. Glytothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Richly decorated wall from the Erechtheum, Athens. About 410

Richly decorated wall from the Erechtheum, Athens. About 410
Greek art. Richly decorated wall from the Erechtheum, a temple to Athena and other deities on the Acropolis of Athens. About 410 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Greek art. About 420 BC. Demeter and Persephone. Glyptothek

Greek art. About 420 BC. Demeter and Persephone. Glyptothek
Greek art. Votive relief. About 420 BC. Demeter and Persephone. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Head of Hermes Propylaios. Roman copy from an greek original

Head of Hermes Propylaios. Roman copy from an greek original
Hermes Propylaios. Head of Hermes, found on the steps of the Acropolis of Athens. Roman copy of a Greek original of Alkamenes (active 440-400 BC). Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Greek Archaic. Lion. About 520 BC. Glyptothek. Munich

Greek Archaic. Lion. About 520 BC. Glyptothek. Munich
Greek art. Archaic style. Lion. About 520 BC. Funeray figure or votive offering in a sanctuary. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Hadrians Villa. Column of Maritime Theatre. 2nd century. It

Hadrians Villa. Column of Maritime Theatre. 2nd century. It
Italy. Hadrians Villa. Imperial Villa built by Emperor Hadrian (76-138). 2nd century. Maritime Theatre. Detail of a column. Tivoli

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Hadrians Villa. Maritime Theatre. 2nd century. Italy

Hadrians Villa. Maritime Theatre. 2nd century. Italy
Italy. Hadrians Villa. Imperial Villa built by Emperor Hadrian (76-138). 2nd century. Maritime Theatre. Tivoli

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Hadrians Villa. Hall of Philosophers. 2nd century. Italy

Hadrians Villa. Hall of Philosophers. 2nd century. Italy
Italy. Hadrians Villa. Imperial Villa built by Emperor Hadrian (76-138). 2nd century. Hall of Philosophers. Tivoli

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Mausoleum of emperor Hadrian or Castle Sant Angelo. Rome

Mausoleum of emperor Hadrian or Castle Sant Angelo. Rome
Italy. Rome. Mausoleum of emperor Hadrian or Castle Sant Angelo

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Front of a columnar sarcophagus. Early Christian. 300-325 AD

Front of a columnar sarcophagus. Early Christian. 300-325 AD
Front of a columnar sarcophagus depicting a shepherd carrying a ram on his shoulders, flanked by two seasonal genii. Origin unknown. 300-325 AD. Vatican Museums. Vatican City

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Portrait os Zeus. Byllis. 3rd century BC. Albania. Tirana. N

Portrait os Zeus. Byllis. 3rd century BC. Albania. Tirana. National Archaeological Museum. Inside

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Statue. 3rd century BC. Byllis. Albania. Tirana. National Ar

Statue. 3rd century BC. Byllis. Albania. Tirana. National Ar
Statue. 3rd century BC. Greek city of Byllis (theatre). Albania. Tirana. National Archaeological Museum. Inside

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Bust of Hermes. 3rd century BC. Sculpture from Gjyral (Elbas

Bust of Hermes. 3rd century BC. Sculpture from Gjyral (Elbasan). National Archaeological Museum. Tirana. Albania

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Greek art. Relief. Horseman. 3rd century BC. From Apollonia

Greek art. Relief. Horseman. 3rd century BC. From Apollonia (Illyria). National Arcaheological Museum. Tirana. Albania

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Lioness attacking a bull. Relief. Probably part of the origi

Lioness attacking a bull. Relief. Probably part of the origi
Greek art. Lioness attacking a bull. Limestone relief. Probably part of the original Parthenon. 570 B.C. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Caryatid of the Erechtheion. Athens 421-407 BC. Original. Th

Caryatid of the Erechtheion. Athens 421-407 BC. Original. Th
Caryatid from the Erechtheion, standing in contrapposto, displayed at the Acropolis Museum. 421-407 BC. Athens. Greece

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). King of Macedon

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). King of Macedon. Bust by sculptor Leochares, 330 AC. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece

Background imageAntiquity Collection: 6th century BCE. Votive statue of a sphinx. BC 560-550. Acro

6th century BCE. Votive statue of a sphinx. BC 560-550. Acro
Greek art. 6th century BCE Greece. Votive statue of a sphinx. BC 560-550. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Culture of Verracos. Megalithic monument. Pre-romanic celtic

Culture of Verracos. Megalithic monument. Pre-romanic celtic
Culture of Verracos (3rd-4th centuries). Detail of Verraco. Granite megalithic monument. Represented pigs or bulls. Est Iberian meseta. Pre-romanic celtic peoples. Ciudad Rodrigo

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Publius Ovidius Naso ( 43 BC AD 17 / 18). Roman poet. The Me

Publius Ovidius Naso ( 43 BC AD 17 / 18). Roman poet. The Me
Publius Ovidius Naso ( 43 BC AD 17/18), known as Ovid in the English. Roman poet. The Metamorphoses. Latin narrative poem. Book II. Cadmus. Edited in Frankfurt, 1601

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Aesop (c. 620564 BC). Ancient Greek fabulist. Aesops Fabl

Aesop (c. 620564 BC). Ancient Greek fabulist. Aesops Fabl
Aesop (c. 620564 BC). Ancient Greek fabulist credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesops Fables. Engraving of french edition. Paris, 1801

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Aristophanes (c. 446 BC c. 386 BC). Cover of his comedies

Aristophanes (c. 446 BC c. 386 BC). Cover of his comedies
Aristophanes (c. 446 BC c. 386 BC). Comic playwright of ancient Athens. Cover of his comedies. Edition in Leiden (Lugdunum Batavorum), 1624. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Italy. Pompeii. Temple of Vespasian (69-79 CE). Altar with a

Italy. Pompeii. Temple of Vespasian (69-79 CE). Altar with a
Italy. Pompeii. Temple of Vespasian (69-79 CE) with an altar depicting a sacrificial scen. The sacrificer and his aide bring the sacrificial bull, while the priest, a veil over his head

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Spain. Salamanca. Roman wall

Spain. Salamanca. Roman wall
Spain. Salamanca. Section of the roman wall. Castile and Leon

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Roman remains in the facade of a house. Spain

Roman remains in the facade of a house. Spain
Roman remains in the facade of a house. Penalba de Castro. Castile and Leon. Spain

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Spain. Calafell. Iberian Citadel. 6th - 2nd centuries BC

Spain. Calafell. Iberian Citadel. 6th - 2nd centuries BC
Spain. Calafell. Ruins of an Iberian Citadel. 6th - 2nd centuries BC. Catalonia

Background imageAntiquity Collection: Mosiac. Great Palace of the Byzantine Empire. Istambul Mosai

Mosiac. Great Palace of the Byzantine Empire. Istambul Mosaic Museum. Turkey




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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.