Archaeologist Collection (#13)

Greece, Aegean Sea, Delos, Tarrace of the Lions, famous marble lion statue

Greece, Aegean Sea, Delos. Ancient Greco-Roman ruins. Carved bull heads on white marble columns along the Secred Way

Greece, Aegean Sea, Delos. Greco-Roman ruins located along the Sacred Way, mosaic floor and columns

Greece, Aegean Sea, Delos. Sacred Harbor area with column ruins

MESA VERDE: BURIAL SITE. A prehistoric Native American burial site in a pithouse at Wetherill Mesa at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Photograph by Fred Mang, Jr. c1965

JOHN LLOYD STEPHENS (1805-1852). American archaeologist, author and traveler. Wood engraving, 19th century

EGYPT: DIER-EL-BAHRI, 1882. Royal mummies discovered at Deir-el-Bahri, Egypt. Wood engraving, English, 1882

GABRIEL de MORTILLET (1821-1898). French archaeologist. Wood engraving, 1898

JOHANN JOACHIM WINCKELMANN (1717-1768). German archaelogist and art critic. Wood engraving, German, 19th century

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. The Archangel Michael standing guard. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore to John Miltons Paradise Lost

EPHRAIM SQUIER (1821-1888). American diplomat and archaeologist. Wood engraving, American, 1864

GIOVANNI BATTISTA BELZONI (1778-1823). Italian explorer and archaeologist. Wood engraving, 19th century

LUIGI PALMA di CESNOLA (1832-1904). Anerican (Italian-born) army officer and archaeologist. Steel engraving, late 19th century

SCHLIEMANNs EXCAVATION. Heinrich Schliemanns excavations at Mycenae, Greece in 1877: wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

POMPEII: EXCAVATION, 1879. Commemoration of the eighteenth centenary of destruction of Pompeii, Italy. Excavations in the ninth region. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

WILLIAM DEAN BUCKLAND (1784-1856). English geologist

JACQUES de MORGAN (1857-1924). French archaeologist. Displaying a golden crown from the mummy of Queen Knemit at Dahshur, Egypt, 1896: contemporary wood engraving, English

TROY: SCHLIEMANN. Sophia Schliemann wearing some of the jewelry discovered by her husband in Troy: wood engraving, 1877

Bookplate of archaeologist William C. Mills. Print shows archaeological symbols, artifacts, and a skeleton. Date ca. 1917

Excavating in the bombed Cripplegate area
Mr W. F. Grimes, Keeper of the London Museum (Museum of London) assisted by a volunteer, archaeological worker, Miss Adrienne Farrell, in the excavations at Monkwell Street in the City of London

Sir John Marshall (1876 - 1958)
Sir John Marshall, Director-General of the Archaelogical Survey of India, responsible for the excavations that led to the discovery of Harappa and Mohenjodaro

Aerial view of Mari, Syria
An aerial view of the site at Mari (modern Tell Hariri) in Syria. In the foreground can be seen the city, dating from 2600 B.C. and in the background the Palace

Mitchell Hedges tests a sub machine gun, 1921
Archaeologist and explorer Mr. F.A Mitchell Hedges(1882-1959) demonstrates how to hold a Thompson sub machine gun, which was invented during World War One

Sir Charles Warren (1840 - 1927), Soldier and archaeologist

Thor Heyerdahl, Norwegian ethnographer
Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002), Norwegian ethnographer and explorer. Heyerdhal is talking to journalists at Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, where he has just received an honorary doctorate

John Aubrey, English archaeologist
John Aubrey (1626-97), English archaeologist, biographer and a founder of the Royal Society. Aubrey made the first scientific study of Stonehenge, England

Fossilised whale, found in the northern Caucasus, Russia. This find, a prehistoric whale dating from around 10 million years ago

Levallois stone tools. Hand holding a rock hammer to demonstrate the creation of Levallois stone tools. Levallois was a technique that was first used in the lower palaeolithic (stone age)

Acheulean stone tools. Hand holding a rock hammer to demonstrate the creation of an Acheulean stone tool. Acheulean tools were first made in the lower palaeolithic (stone age)

Mammoth bone hut. Archaeologists inside a reconstruction of a hut made from bones and tusks of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)

Reconstruction of the face of the Ice Maiden

Archaeologist cleaning a golden Celtic necklace
Cleaning Celtic necklace. Archaeologist cleaning a finely crafted Celtic necklace using a brush, a suction device and a microscope

Archaeologist reconstructing a bronze Celtic pot
Celtic pot reconstruction. Archaeologist reconstr- ucting a bronze Celtic pot excavated from a grave at Glauberg near Frankfurt in Germany. The pot was crushed when the grave collapsed

Archaeologist reconstructing fragmented Celtic pot
Celtic pot reconstruction. Archaeologist reconstr- ucting a fragmented bronze Celtic pot. There is a microscope and an X-ray of the pot before excavation (upper left)

Prehistoric burial mound, Siberia
Prehistoric burial mound. Archaeologists examining an ancient burial mound in Khakassia, a region of Central Asia in southern Siberia, Russia. This burial mound is thought to be 5000 years old

Archaeological site, Novgorod, Russia
Archaeological site. Archaeologists excavating near the Trinity Church in Novgorod, Russia. This Russian Orthodox church was originally built in the 14th century

Leon Batttista Alberti (1404-1472) was an Italian architect, theorist, sculptor, painter, archaeologist and writer of the early renaissance

1840 Boucher De Perthes colour portrait
Colour Portrait of Boucher De Perthes. French pioneering archaeologist who discovered in situ prehistoric flint implements in the gravels of the Somme Valley

Excavation at Galeria
MODEL RELEASED. Excavation at Galeria. Excavations at this site started in 1982. Occupation floors, or layers of earth that at one time made up the cave floor, were discovered

Cave excavation Rakefet cave
Israel, Galilee, Manot cave. Archaeological excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority have unearthed prehistoric remains spaning thousands of years. The cave was discovered in 2008

Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890), German archaeologist and discoverer of the ruins of the legendary city of Troy. After finishing his formal education at 14

ALFRED PERCIVAL MAUDSLAY (1850-1931). English diplomat, explorer and archaeologist. Working at the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, Mexico, 1889

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Archaeologist Henry Schliemann. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

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Archaeological workers stabilizing ruins of Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Le Plongeon / Alice 1877
ALICE LE PLONGEON Archaeologist in Mexico

Le Plongeon / Auguste 1877
AUGUSTE LE PLONGEON Archaeologist in Mexico

Chichen Itza / Chaacmol
At Chichen Itza (site on the Yucatan Peninsula) Archaeologist August Le Plongeon and his wife pose with a colossal statue of Chaacmol, leader of the Itzaes

Sketching the Lion Gate
The artist for The Illustrated London News talks to local shepherds as he sketches the Lion gate at Mycenae, the earliest relief sculpture on the Greek mainland

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Archaeologists are the modern-day adventurers, delving into the mysteries of our past. Just like Lawrence of Arabia, they embark on daring expeditions to uncover ancient civilizations and lost treasures. With their keen eyes and meticulous methods, they bring history back to life. One such remarkable archaeologist was Gertrude Bell (1868-1926), a trailblazing woman who explored the Middle East with the same fervor as Lawrence himself. Inspired by her travels, she became an influential figure in shaping British policy in the region. In their quest for knowledge, archaeologists often find themselves surrounded by artifacts that tell captivating stories. From Thomas Jefferson's portrait from 1800 to Sir Mortimer Wheeler's groundbreaking discoveries at various sites, each relic holds a piece of our collective heritage. The likes of Petrie at Daphne or Aubrey's Plan of Avebury showcase how these experts meticulously document and analyze archaeological sites. Their attention to detail allows us to understand ancient structures and societies better than ever before. Examining Roman relics takes us back in time when empires ruled over vast territories. These remnants offer glimpses into everyday life during those times - from pottery shards to intricate mosaics; each artifact is a window into history. Schliemann's excavation at the site of Ancient Troy stands as a testament to an archaeologist's determination and passion for unearthing legendary cities thought only to exist in myths and legends. Even French statesman William Henry Waddington had an affinity for archaeology; his interest demonstrates how this field transcends borders and captivates minds across different disciplines. Perhaps one of the most iconic moments captured is Howard Carter removing treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb under its golden sphere cover. This image symbolizes not only incredible archaeological finds but also showcases how these discoveries can capture public imagination worldwide, and are more than just scientists; they are storytellers who unravel tales buried beneath layers of time.