Archaeologist Collection (#9)

Hormuzd Rassam Being Received By Tewodros Ii In Abyssinia In 1868. Hormuzd Rassam, 1826 To 1910. Native Assyrian Assyriologist, British Diplomat And Traveller. Tewodros Ii, Baptized Theodore Ii C

Rassam And Members Of His Mission Being Put In Chains After Being Taken Prisoner By Tewodros Ii In Abyssinia In 1868. Hormuzd Rassam, 1826 To 1910

Heinrich Schliemann, 1822

Bernard De Montfaucon, 1655 To 1741. French Benedictine Monk, Scholar And Archaeologist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Flavio Biondo, 1392 To 1463. Italian Renaissance Humanist Historian And Archaeologist. From Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Portrait of Benjamin Fillon, 1876. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Portrait of Benjamin Fillon, 1876

The Breton archaeologist Louis Jacques Marie Bizeul, after a photograph, 1861

Benjamin Fillon, after a photograph, 1862. Creator: Charles Meryon
Benjamin Fillon, after a photograph, 1862

Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae (1821-1885). Colored engraving
Jens Jacob Asmussen Worsaae (1821-1885). Danish archaeologist and historian. Engraving by A. Perea of The Spanish and American Illustration, 1870. Colored

POMPEII: EXCAVATION, 1881. An excavation of Pompeii, Italy, with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Photograph, 1881

Aerial Of Valley Of The Kings Excavations
Aerial view of Howard Carters archaeological excavations of the tombs of the Pharoahs Ramesses VI and Tutankhamen (better known as King Tut), Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, 1922

The Oseberg ship - shortly after discovery
The Oseberg ship (Norwegian: Osebergskipet) is a well-preserved Viking ship discovered in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tonsberg in Vestfold county, Norway

T. E. LAWRENCE (1888-1935). British archaeologist, soldier, and writer. Oil over a photograph, n. d
T.E. LAWRENCE (1888-1935). British archaeologist, soldier, and writer. Oil over a photograph, n.d

Unwrapping an Egyptian mummy, Cairo, 1880s
British and Egyptian officials unwrapping an Egyptian mummy in the Boulak Museum, Cairo, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sir Arthur Evans arranging exhibits, Burlington House, Londo
Photograph of Sir Arthur Evans (1851-1941), the English archaeologist, arranging Cretan exhibits for an exhibition held at Burlington House, London, 1936

Portrait of Hormuzd Rassam, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XCF311214 Portrait of Hormuzd Rassam, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Arthur Ackland (fl.1863-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hormuzd Rassam FRGS (1826-1910)

A mosaic on the floor of the Seaward or Ocean Baths at the ancient Roman city of Sabratha

Temple of Isis built in the 1st century AD at the ancient Roman city of Sabratha. It faces the Mediterranean in keeping with its dedication to the Egyptian goddess Isis

Detail of carving of Judgement of Paris on one of the decorative panels in the facade of the Roman theatre at Sabratha, one of the most remarkable in the Roman world

E F Benson, English author
Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940), English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer, best known for his Mapp and Lucia series. circa 1900s

Auguste Mariette (1821-1881). French archaeologist. Engravin
Auguste Mariette (1821-1881). French scholar, archaeologist and Egyptologist. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). Portrait. Colored engra
Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English traveller and politician. Engraving in The Universal History, 1892. Colored

Augustus Le Plongeon (1825-1908). British-American antiquari
Augustus Le Plongeon (1825-1908) British-American photographer and antiquarian who studied the pre-Columbian ruins of America, Maya civilization on the Yucatan Peninsula

Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English archaeologist. Know
Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English traveller, archaeologist, cuneiformist, art historian, draughtsman, collector, author, politician and diplomat

Theodor Mommsen (1817-1903). Colored engraving
Theodor Mommsen (1817-1903). German jurist and historian. Nobel Prize in Literature in 1902. Engraving, early 20th century. Colored

WH Waddington - COL Lith
William Henry Waddington (1826 - 1894) French politician and archaeologist of English parentage

Wh Waddington / Vfair 1878
WILLIAM HENRY WADDINGTON French politician and archaeologist of English parentage Date: 1826 - 1894

William Richard Hamilton
WILLIAM RICHARD HAMILTON Archaeologist Date: 1777 - 1859

Ludolph Smids - Dutch physician, archaeologist and poet
Ludolph Smids (1649-1720) - Dutch physician, archaeologist and poet. He died after falling from a staircase. Date: circa 1700

Sumerian Sculpture About 3000 B. C
A page from The Illustrated London News, 9 June 1934 issue, with an article by Dr Henry Frankfort, Director of the Iraq Expedition of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

BREUIL, Henri (1877-1961). French abbot. Archaeologist
Henri Breuil (1877-1961), often referred to as Abbe Breuil. French Catholic priest, archaeologist, anthropologist, ethnologist and geologist. Portrait

DIEULAFOY, Jane (1851-1916). French archaeologist, explorer, novelist and journalist. She was the wife of Marcel-Auguste Dieulafoy. Engraving

SCHLIEMANN, Heinrich (1822-1890). German archaeologist. Discoverer of the ruins of Troy. Engraving

Charles Roach Smith (1807-1890) was an antiquarian and amateur archaeologist, whose collection of antiquities found during London excavations or dredging of the Thames formed his Museum of London

Three portraits from Savignano, Romagna, Italy: Girolamo Amati (1768-1834), palaeographer, Bartolomeo Borghesi (1781-1860), archaeologist and antiquarian, and Giulio Pertichari (1779-1822)

The Letters of Gertrude Bell Volumes I and II. Date: 1927

John Henry Parker (1806-1884) keeper of the Ashmolean Museum and author of various archaeological and architectural studies. Date: 1884

Dr Osbert G. S. Crawford
Dr Osbert Guy Stanhope Crawford, eminent archaeologist, appointed in 1920 to the position of Archaeology Officer of the Ordnance Survey in Southampton, a position he held until 1946

Olympia Museum artefact
In the museum at Olympia, Greece, Dr Bartels, the German archaeologist, shows Princess Irene of the Hellenes a large bronze lions head Date: July 1964

Mitchell Hedges off exploring again, 1926
Archaeologist and explorer Mr. F.A Mitchell Hedges(1882-1959) receives a hearty send off at Paddington railway station, London

An archaeologist sits next to the unearthed remains of a st
This is the first discovery of a pre-historic straight tusked elephant, which is larger than a mammoth. The discovery was made at Upnor, near Chatham in Kent. Date: 1916

Octagonal Room Small Baths Villa Hadrian Tivoli
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Cerralbo Enrique de Aguilera y Gamboa, Marquis de (Madrid, 1845-Madrid, 1922). Spanish politician and archaeologist. Engraving by Rico. Colored

Ruins of the university of Harran
Tonnaja Travel Photography, 489785233

JERUSALEM: ZEDEKIAHs CAVE. Two men documenting Zedekiahs Cave, also known as Solomons Quarries, an underground limestone quarry in Jerusalem. Photograph, early 20th century

PALESTINE: BEIT SHEMESH. Workers excavating the ruins of the ancient city of Beit Shemesh, Palestine. Photograph, 1931

PALESTINE: BEIT SHEMESH. Archaeologists at the ruins of the ancient city of Beit Shemesh, Palestine. Photograph, 1931

ARCHAEOLOGY: GEZER, 1934. A worker on an archaeology site at Gezer, Palestine, supervised by archaeologist Alan Rowe, 1934

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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.