Archaeology Collection (page 100)

Floor mosaic in the Pavilion Hall, State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia, 1847-1851. The mosaics are a copy of the ones unearthed in 1780 in the ancient Roman bath at Ocriculum (Otricoli)

Maiden Castle Cumbria 28545_056
Maiden Castle defended enclosure at the head of Eden Valley, Cumbria. Photographed in June 2014

Aerial photography 24511_003
Down Ampney, Gloucestershire. An aerial photography training flight over a rectangular double-ditched enclosure. Part of an aerial photography course to help spot

Barrow cemetery, Fittleworth 29744_033
Bronze Age barrow cemetery in Fittleworth, West Sussex. This photograph taken in 2015 depicts the cropmarks of five, possibly six, circular buried ditches

Settlement, Comberton 29365_001
Iron Age/Roman settlement in Comberton, Cambridgeshire. The dry summer of 2015 proved an exciting year for cropmark discoveries on the Cambridgeshire claylands

Earthworks, Shap 28376_051
Medieval grange and post medieval lime kiln in Shap, Cumbria. This image shows the remains of a lime kiln in Cumbria which would have produced quick lime by burning limestone

Settlement, Gillsmere 28366_033
Iron Age Roman settlement at Gillsmere, Cumbria. The low winter sunlight in this aerial photograph reveals subtle details of this late Iron Age or Roman settlement

Henge and ringwork, Hornsea 28086_011
Neolithic henge reused as a Bronze Age ringwork in Hornsea, East Yorkshire Historic Englands aerial reconnaissance team spotted the buried remains of this rare

Enclosures, Stoke Hammond 26957_027
Neolithic long mortuary enclosures in Stoke Hammond, Buckinghamshire Features below the plough soil that cause cropmarks can be man-made or natural. In this case its both

Earthworks, Coventry 26735_031
Second World War air raid shelter in Coventry. In this photograph traces of a Second World War air raid shelter can still be seen in Radford Road recreation ground, Coventry

Farmstead, Lavenham 29817_004
Late medieval farmstead in Lavenham, Suffolk. This 2015 aerial photograph shows the buried remains of a late medieval farmstead revealed as cropmarks

Silchester 29845_011
Calleva Roman Town, Silchester, Hampshire. An archaeological excavation is in progress in the centre. Photographed in September 2015

Silchester 29845_013
Silchester, Hampshire. An archaeological excavation in progress in the centre of the Roman town of Calleva. Photographed in September 2015

Excavations 27565_013
Damerham, Hampshire. Excavation in progress at Dampney Long Barrow, 2012

Castle Howard 28331_049
Castle Howard, North Yorkshire. The centrepiece in Sir John Vanbrughs great design, started in 1699 but still incomplete by Vanbrughs death in 1726

Excavations 28326_010
Excavation near North Stanley, North Yorkshire, 2012

Warborough Cursus 27803_025
Warborough cursus, Oxfordshire. aerial view showing a range of cropmarks, including the parallel lines indicative of the cursus ditches, ring-ditches, enclosures and other features. SU5994/64

Four barrows 27611_030
Four Barrows, near Aldbourne, Wilts. Prehistoric round barrows. Photographed in February 2013. SU2477/27

West Kennet 29570_019
West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury, Wiltshire. The neolithic burial mound surrounded by a field of yellow flowering crops. Aerial photograph taken in April 2015

Durrington Walls N130054
DURRINGTON WALLS, Wiltshire. Reconstruction showing the settlement at Durrington Walls near Stonehenge in about 2500BC. The site is shown in midwinter

West Kennet Long Barrow J880279
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY, Wiltshire. Neolithic ceremony reconstruction drawing by Judith Dobie (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Roman coins N120023
RICHBOROUGH ROMAN FORT, Kent. Collection of coins found on site

Stonehenge at sunset N081236
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view of the stones at sunset

Neolithic arrowheads N100547
HATFIELD EARTHWORKS, Wiltshire. Flint arrowheads from Marden Henge excavations, 2010

Grimspound K930029
GRIMSPOUND, Dartmoor, Devon. General view of the remains of a Bronze Age settlement

Grimspound K930028
GRIMSPOUND, Dartmoor, Devon. General view of the remains of a Bronze Age settlement

Halangy Down Ancient Village, Isles of Scilly N090273
HALANGY DOWN ANCIENT VILLAGE, St Mary s, Isles of Scilly. Remains of the Iron Age village. View of circular house with stone walls and hearth

West Kennet Long Barrow N071891
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY, Wiltshire. Aerial view showing the standing stones outside the entrance

Roman Gaming Counters N060901
LULLINGSTONE ROMAN VILLA, Kent. Detailed view of gaming counters originally found at Lullingstone

Grimes Graves N070076
GRIMES GRAVES, Norfolk. Neolithic flint mine. An aerial view of pock-marked landscape

Stonehenge from the air K040310
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the site looking north west showing road with traffic

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"Unearthing the Mysteries of the Past: A Journey through Archaeology" Step into the world and discover captivating remnants from ancient civilizations. From the vibrant fresco depicting three Minoan women at Knossos to the mesmerizing Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France, these artifacts offer glimpses into our ancestors' lives. Delve deep into history as you explore the Cave of Hands in Argentina, where handprints left by early humans adorn its walls. Witnessing such primitive artistry reminds us of our shared humanity across time. The Rosetta Stone stands as a testament to human ingenuity, unlocking secrets of an ancient language and enabling us to decipher hieroglyphics. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in archaeological history. Traveling northwards, we arrive at Scotland's Orkney Islands and marvel at Skara Brae Prehistoric Village. Preserved for over 5, 000 years beneath sand dunes, this site offers insights into Neolithic life like no other. Stonehenge emerges majestically on Salisbury Plain—a symbol shrouded in mystery. Its enigmatic purpose continues to intrigue researchers worldwide; each visit brings us closer to understanding its significance. Climb Cleeve Hill or study Avebury/Stukeley Map—both provide perspectives on how ancient societies interacted with their landscapes. These sites reveal intricate connections between people and their environment throughout history. Venturing further afield takes us to Peru's Machu Picchu—the lost city of the Inca—an architectural masterpiece nestled amidst breathtaking mountain scenery. Exploring its ruins transports us back centuries while leaving questions unanswered about its ultimate demise. Finally, Brean Down beckons with evidence from more recent times—a fortification built during World War II that serves as a reminder that archaeology encompasses all periods—not just those buried deep within antiquity. Archaeology invites us on an endless quest for knowledge about our past.