Archaeologist Collection (page 2)

During the Egyptian expedition (1798-1801), soldiers and scientists of the army of Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I)
PCT4271406 During the Egyptian expedition (1798-1801), soldiers and scientists of the army of Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) discovered mummies in the tombs. Beginners of Egyptology

Juan Bautista Erro y Azpiroz
3253053 Juan Bautista Erro y Azpiroz; (add.info.: Juan Bautista Erro y Azpiroz, 1773-1854. Spanish economist, politician and archaeologist. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Sir John Evans, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432454 Sir John Evans, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Evans, 1823- 1908. English archaeologist and geologist)

William Hamilton
3330392 William Hamilton; (add.info.: Portrait of William Hamilton (1730-1803) a Scottish diplomat, antiquarian, archaeologist and volcanologist. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Figure in 16th century costume. By Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French dramatist, historian and archaeologist
544305 Figure in 16th century costume. By Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French dramatist, historian and archaeologist, 19th century (pen and ink sketch); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Sir Charles Thomas Newton
672591 Portrait of Sir Charles Thomas Newton; (add.info.: Sir Charles Thomas Newton (16 September 1816 - 28 November 1894) was a British archaeologist); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of James Talbot
672569 Portrait of James Talbot; (add.info.: James Talbot, 4th Baron Talbot of Malahide (22 November 1805-14 April 1883), was an Anglo-Irish Liberal politician and amateur archaeologist

Emblem (coat of arms) of the city of Rome (wolf with Remus and Romulus). Chromolithography from 1900
FGL5489117 Emblem (coat of arms) of the city of Rome (wolf with Remus and Romulus). Chromolithography from 1900.; Fototeca Gilardi

Nils Wessman, 1762. Creator: Johan Joachim Streng
Nils Wessman, 1762

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Howard Carter, 1930s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Howard Carter, 1930s, (2023). British archaeologist and egyptologist (1874-1939) who discovered the intact tomb of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Tutankhamun in November 1922

Viollet-Le-Duc, between 1876 and 1884. Creator: Nadar
Viollet-Le-Duc, between 1876 and 1884. From Book: Galerie Contemporaine

Roman Workmen Transporting an Antique Imperial Statue from the Colosseum through the... 1866-1867
Roman Workmen Transporting an Antique Imperial Statue from the Colosseum through the Arch of Titus to the Capitoline Museums, 1866-1867

Unwrapping the Mummy, before 1825. Creator: Harriet Cheney
Unwrapping the Mummy, before 1825. Scene in the Paris apartment of Dominique-Vivant Denon, diplomat, explorer, and director of the Musee du Louvre

Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The 14th century sculptures room at the Museum of French Monuments, 1817. Creator: Charles-Marie Bouton
The 14th century sculptures room at the Museum of French Monuments, 1817

Portrait of Alexandre Lenoir (1762-1839), founder of the Museum of French Monuments, c1796

Leicester B. Holland, Chief of Fine Arts Division, Library of Congress posed...table, (1930?)
Leicester B. Holland, Chief of Fine Arts Division, Library of Congress, posed at a drafting table; half-length portrait, facing slightly left, (1930?)

Portrait de Félix Ravaisson-Mollien, 1889. Creator: Jean Jacques Henner
Portrait de Felix Ravaisson-Mollien, 1889

Roman Remains Discovered at Lymne, Kent, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Roman Remains Discovered at Lymne, Kent, 1850. Archaeological dig at Lympne in Kent: An extensive hypocaust ran under the floor

A team of archaeologists, led by Paul Bidwell (pictured), work on a Roman Bridge site in Chollerford. The bridge, which dates back to 220 AD, crosses the River Tyne not far from Chesters Fort

Pithos (plural - pithoi) - a large ancient Greek storage container. Some very fine examples excavated from within the Minoan palace at Knossos on Crete. Date: circa 1920s

Preparations for the Duke of Cornwalls visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal
The Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall prepares a selection of prehistoric artefacts to be viewed during the visit

Quirigu, Izabal, south-eastern Guatemala. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Seor Matheu and Seor Valdeavellano examining one of the monuments which had recently been discovered

Examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
PNH367462 Examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun, c.1891 (oil on canvas) by Philippoteaux, Paul Dominique (1846-1923); 183x274.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dr. Wendell Phillips
Wendell Phillips (1921 - 1975), American archaeologist and oil magnate who led some of the first archaeological expeditions in the areas that are part of modern-day Yemen and Oman

A goddess and her handmaidens - in unique figurines of 4500 years ago, part of the royal treasure of Dorak from the Yortan culture

Two skeletons have been unearthed by archaeologists who have been working for several months on a dig outside The Keep, in Newcastle on 1st May 1979

A least two human skeletons have been unearthed by archaeologists carrying out excavation work at the Arbeia roman Fort as South Shields on 8th January 1990

Connie sheldon, aged 19, at Cornell University, New York State, U. S. A
Connie sheldon, aged 19, at Cornell University, New York State, U.S.A. and the skeleton which was found at Piercebridge on 3rd August 1973

An archaeologist at a dig at Turf Knowe in the Breamish Valley, Northumberland

Archaeology student Rosie Barnes at work on the Bronze Age site near Milfield. A woman with a dust pan and brush, things never change

Excavating a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon, Nineveh, 1853. Artist: N Chevalier
Excavating a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon, Nineveh, 1853. Between 1845 and 1851 British archaeologist Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894)

Picture No. 10850722
DINOSAUR - Tyrannosaurus Rex Tooth Date:

Max Mallowan and Agatha Christie
Max Mallowan and his wife, Agatha Christie, in 1933. Mallowan was an archaeologist who began his apprenticeship in field archaeology with Leonard Wooley at Ur

Archaeologists study the history of a thousand years
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Agatha Christie and husband, reportage photograph on doorstep. From an article, Up the Rebels! - And Others'by Ericus

Jacquetta Hawkes, Bertrand Russell and Stephen King-Hall
Jacquetta Hawkes (1910-1996), British writer and archaeologist, Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician

Illustrations of Egypt. By Dominique Vivant, Baron Denon (1747-1825), French artist, writer, diplomat, author
5669636 Illustrations of Egypt. By Dominique Vivant, Baron Denon (1747-1825), French artist, writer, diplomat, author, and archaeologist (drawing) by Denon

CM34 0081 Archaeologist at work
Archaeologist at work, The Revival Drivers Club commemorate 100 years from the discovery of King Tutankhamun by Howard Carter, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex

The skeleton of Death watches antiquarians exhume a kings corpse from a crypt in a church
FLO4690441 The skeleton of Death watches antiquarians exhume a kings corpse from a crypt in a church. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death

Cover of Mycenes by Heinrich Schliemann (1822-90) published in Paris, 1879 (leather)
CHT221517 Cover of Mycenes by Heinrich Schliemann (1822-90) published in Paris, 1879 (leather) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Statue of Jean Francois Champollion (1790-1832), French egyptologist, considered the father of egyptology
YOU4418698 Statue of Jean Francois Champollion (1790-1832), French egyptologist, considered the father of egyptology, Sculpture by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904)

Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) leading the party invited to the unofficial opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
STC160072 Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) leading the party invited to the unofficial opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings (gelatin silver print) by Burton

L to R: H. E. Abd El Aziz Yehieh Bey, Governor of Kena, Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) Mohamed Fahmy Bey, Momour Markay
STC159185 L to R: H.E. Abd El Aziz Yehieh Bey, Governor of Kena, Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) Mohamed Fahmy Bey, Momour Markay, Luxor and Sheikh Ahmed Shaker

Howard Carter (1873-1939) and a colleague standing beside a partially demolished wall to one of the tombs
STC160078 Howard Carter (1873-1939) and a colleague standing beside a partially demolished wall to one of the tombs, Valley of the Kings (gelatin silver print) by Burton

Lord Carnarvons first visit to the Valley of the King s: Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923), Lady Evelyn Herbert
STC160064 Lord Carnarvons first visit to the Valley of the King s: Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923), Lady Evelyn Herbert, his daughter and Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Drawing of Viking gold armlet from Ireland, c. 1812-13 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
1765208 Drawing of Viking gold armlet from Ireland, c.1812-13 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Smirke, Richard (1778-1815); 24x31 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

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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.