Archaeological Collection (page 3)

Statues on the Lion Terrace, Delos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Close-up of Mayan statue, stelae B dating from 731 AD depicting Rabbit 18, Copan Ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Honduras, Central America

Fossil molar of Nebraska man
Drawing of a fossil molar found in Nebraska, believed belong to early man - hesperopithecus (Ape-Man of the Western World)

Mayan temple at night. This is El Castillo (the castle), part of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico. This structure stands at 22 metres high

Acropolis at dusk, Athens, Attica, Greece

Sunrise at Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle) in winter, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Street of Facades, elevated view, Petra, Ma an Governorate, Jordan

Castleisland Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ireland

Sarcophagus. Marble. Tel Mevorah. Battle between Amazons
Amazon sarcophagus. Marble. Tel Mevorah. Roman Period. Early 3rd century AD. Detail. Battle between the Amazons and the Greeks. Relief. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

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

Acrobat. Minoian art
Acrobat. 16th c. BC. Minoan art / Cretan art. Sculpture on ivory. GREECE. CRETE. IRAKLION. Iraklion. Archaeological Museum. Proc: GREECE. CRETE. IRAKLION. Knossos. Knossos Palace

Broken bull column in foreground, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

ALGERIA: ROMAN SARCOPHAGUS. Sarcophagus at the Roman Temple of Minerva in Tebessa, Algeria, built in the 3rd century A.D. Photograph, late 19th century

ALGERIA: TEMPLE OF MINERVA. The Roman Temple of Minerva at Tebessa, Algeria, built in the 3rd century A.D. Photograph, late 19th century

Arch of Mettius Modestus, Patara, near Kalkan, Lycia, Antalya Province, Mediterranean Coast, Southwest Turkey, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Old watchtower Baluarte de San Diego, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stone Age carving, Magdalenian culture C014 / 2411
Stone Age carving, Magdalenian culture. This object, carved from reindeer antler, shows a bison turning its head, possibly to lick an insect bite

Peru, Machu Picchu, the ancient lost city of the Inca

Roman mosaic, Ostia Antica
Roman mosaic in Ostia Antica, showing a bull. This mosaic was built in about 130 AD by order of the Roman emperor Hadrian

Inlay of Akhenaten or Nefertiti, New Kingdom, Armana period, c. 1353-1336 B. C. (glass)
2909762 Inlay of Akhenaten or Nefertiti, New Kingdom, Armana period, c.1353-1336 B.C. (glass) by Egyptian 13th Dynasty (c.1795-1700 BC); height: 4.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
AIS5365809 Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri, 1st century BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii

Temple of Athena, Paestum, Campania, Italy

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Camel in front of The Treasury, Al-Khazneh, Petra, Ma an Governorate, Jordan

Neolithic cave-painting of mammoth and ibexes, from the ceiling of the Rouffignac Cave in Dordogne, France

Sunset, Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Temple of Amun & Sacred Lake

Colossi of Memnon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, West Bank, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

View through window of the ancient lost city of the Inca, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America with llamas in the distance

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

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

EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE. A man seated next to a statue of Ramesses II at the Luxor Temple. Stereograph, c1908

View of Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist C018 / 7037
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890). 1869 engraving of the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. Schliemann is best known as the discoverer of the ruins of the legendary city of Troy

Emporium. 570 BC. Asclepius, god of medicin. Neapolis. Girona province. Catalonia. Spain

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

Roman fresco, Ostia Antica
Roman fresco. Fresco showing a Roman charioteer with a crown and holding a palm branch. This fresco is in the Building of the Charioteers at Ostia Antica

Stonehenge, 17th century artwork. This megalithic stone circle was constructed over 5000 years ago as a Druid temple, burial ground, or astronomical observatory

Mosaic floor, House of Dionysos, Quarter of the Theatre, archaeological site, Delos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Ancient Burial Mound, Newgrange, UNESCO World Heritage Site, County Meath, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Archaeological Museum with sculpture, Odessa, Ukraine
View of the Archaeological Museum in Odessa, Ukraine, with a Laocoon sculpture in front (a copy -- the original is in the Vatican Museum, Rome). The museum was founded in 1825

Egyptian Dress / Vionnet
Black dress by Madeleine Vionnet inspired by recent archaeological discoveries in Egypt: tubular long bodice with horizontal bands, gored skirt with handkerchief hem

Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper)
5049847 Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper) by Neo-Sumerian, (21st century BC); 31.1x5.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Akhenaten and His Family, from Akhetaten (modern Tell el-Amarna)
3520059 Akhenaten and His Family, from Akhetaten (modern Tell el-Amarna). by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); (add.info.: Akhenaten and His Family, from Akhetaten (modern Tell el-Amarna)

Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, c. 9th-8th century B. C. (ivory)
5054677 Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, c.9th-8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 8.8x10.3 x2.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

View of the mounds of Kouyunjik [Quyunjik] and Nebbi Yunus
3899813 View of the mounds of Kouyunjik [Quyunjik] and Nebbi Yunus, and of the remains of the exterior walls, from Mosul, 1853 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library

Carew Castle reflected in the mill pond at dawn, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Unearthing the Past: A Journey through Archaeological Marvels" Step back in time with a mesmerizing bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, revealing the grandeur of ancient Rome. Delve into the depths of history as you explore Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France, capturing humanity's artistic expression from thousands of years ago. The Cave of the Hands in Argentina unveils an enigmatic gallery adorned with handprints left by our distant ancestors, offering a glimpse into their mysterious rituals and beliefs. Witness history come alive through the intricate threads of the Bayeux Tapestry depicting scenes from one of England's most pivotal battles - a captivating tale woven over centuries. Stand amidst the Standing Stones of Callanish at sunset, where these majestic monoliths silently guard secrets that have endured for millennia on Scotland's Isle of Lewis. Immerse yourself in medieval artistry as you follow every stitch on the Bayeux Tapestry, reliving William the Conqueror's triumph at Hastings and unraveling its epic narrative thread by thread. From Orkney Islands to Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, Scotland whispers stories etched within ancient stones - remnants of early human settlements that defy time itself. Embark on an expedition to Peru's Machu Picchu - a lost city nestled among misty mountains; let its ruins whisper tales about Inca civilization and their remarkable architectural prowess. Explore Xunantunich Mayan Ruins near San Ignacio, Belize; Castillo stands tall amidst lush greenery—a testament to an advanced civilization lost but not forgotten in Central America's jungles. Return to Chauvet once more and marvel at Stone-age cave paintings that bridge gaps between eras—connecting us intimately with our ancestral past and reminding us how far we've come.