Archaeology Collection (#11)

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Statues and Temple of Ramses II, main chamber, reliefs

Temple of Hephaestus, Ancient Agora, Athens, Attica, Greece

The Megalithic monuments of the Cromlech, Xarez, Monsaraz, Alentejo, Portugal

Clearing Rievaulx a62_01706
Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire. Two workmen loading a wagon with rubble as part of restoration and clearance works carried out in the 1920s. Photographed by Marjory L Wight, 1924-29

Corbridge Excavations FL00667_01_001
Corbridge Roman Fort, Corbridge, Northumberland. Excavations in progress in 1909, showing workmen on the site

Conderton Camp HAW_9388_33
Conderton Camp, Conderton, Worcestershire. Aerial view of the Nicholas Thomas excavations in progress in August 1958. Results were finally published in 2005

Eddisbury Hillfort entrance DP119403
Eddisbury Hill, Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire. Excavation of the Eastern entrance of the hillfort in progress in August 2010

Netley Abbey excavations CC56_00907
Netley Abbey, Netley, Hound, Hampshire. Excavations of the refectory in progress with excavators in trench. Probably 1922

Corbridge Excavations FL00667_02_002
Corbridge Roman Fort, Corbridge, Northumberland. Excavations in progress in 1909 showing three men digging

Darenth Court Villa AL2400_097_02
Darenth Court Roman Villa, Darenth, Kent. The dig director George Payne standing amongst the archaeological excavations 1894-1895

Stonehenge in the snow DP157903
Stonehenge, Amesbury, Wiltshire. General view of snow covered Stonehenge

Hadrians Wall path DP217832
Hadrians Wall, Willowford Bridge Abutment, Willowford, Upper Denton, Carlisle, Cumbria. General view looking west along Hadrians Wall towards the remains of the Roman bridge

Die Römischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)/ Ruine del Palazzo de'Cesari in Roma, 1810. Creator: Joseph Anton Koch
Die Romischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)/ Ruine del Palazzo de'Cesari in Roma, 1810. From a series of 20 etchings in the series Die Romischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)

Die Römischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)/ Acquedotti sotto S. Bonaventura in Roma, 1810. Creator: Joseph Anton Koch
Die Romischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)/ Acquedotti sotto S. Bonaventura in Roma, 1810. From a series of 20 etchings in the series Die Romischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)

Die Römischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)/Rovine del Palazzo de Cesari, 1810. Creator: Joseph Anton Koch
Die Romischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)/Rovine del Palazzo de Cesari, 1810. From a series of 20 etchings in the series Die Romischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)

Interior of the Temple of Diana at Nimes, unknown date. Creator: Hubert Robert
Interior of the Temple of Diana at Nimes, unknown date. A series of figures including a traveller, a busy artist seated on a block of stone and various figures wearing classical tunics who

Jacques Antoine Dulaure, 1829. Creator: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers
Jacques Antoine Dulaure, 1829.

A Ruin On The Palatine Hill, 1630-35. Creator: Claude Lorrain
A Ruin On The Palatine Hill, 1630-35.

The Wiltshire Champion Coursing Meeting at Stonehenge, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Wiltshire Champion Coursing Meeting at Stonehenge, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. G. B. Goddard, representing '...the trysting-place for the coursers on one or two mornings during

Incised stones on the Cheviot Hills, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Incised stones on the Cheviot Hills, 1864. '...markings, which are supposed to belong to a very remote period of British history

Beit Yanai Beach I
Tal Paz-Fridman

The British Association at Bath: Druidical circles at Stanton Drew, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The British Association at Bath: Druidical circles at Stanton Drew, 1864. There was...an excursion, by a party of members of the association, associates, and ladies

Helmingham Church, Suffolk, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Helmingham Church, Suffolk, 1864....the present Rector, [Rev. George Cardew] fancying he could perceive everywhere traces of very early occupation, determined to prove the point by excavation

Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: general view of the excavations, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: general view of the excavations, 1864. Engraving from a photograph...placed at our disposal by the Rev

Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: interior of the house of Cornelius Rufus, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: interior of the house of Cornelius Rufus, 1864. View of the interior of...the house of Cornelius Rufus...The usual features of Roman domestic

Chertovo Gorodishche [rock formation], 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Chertovo Gorodishche [rock formation], 1910

Views in China: tombs of the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, at Nankin, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Views in China: tombs of the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, at Nankin, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell, of a View of the Tombs of the Ming dynasty of Chinese Emperors

The Bartlow Hills (Grave Mounds of the Romans), Essex, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Bartlow Hills (Grave Mounds of the Romans), Essex, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. G. Collins, of...four tumuli, arranged in a row and varying in size, the largest being 142 ft

The Tarpeian Rock, Rome, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Tarpeian Rock, Rome, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani. This locality of sinister recollections is now only frequented by washer-women

Sword with Sheath, 7th cen. BC. Creator: Scythian Art
Sword with Sheath, 7th cen. BC. Found in the Collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Sabratha Roman archaeological site. Sabratha, Tripolitania, Libya

The Tombs of Garamantes. Jarma, Fezzan, Libya

Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929

Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929

Archaeological Relics at Enfield, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Archaeological Relics at Enfield, 1858. Remains of the Old Church, these arches were discovered in picking off the plaister...during repairs...They were possibly, with the tower

An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan...1858. Creator: Unknown
An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan, fifty miles south from Carthage, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Mr

Ruins of a Theatre at Taurominium - Mount Etna in the Distance, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of a Theatre at Taurominium - Mount Etna in the Distance, 1858. From "Illustrated London News", 1858

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

Meeting of the British Archaeological Association at Shrewsbury, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the British Archaeological Association at Shrewsbury, 1860. Stone pulpit of the Abbey; Tudor houses and shops; effigy of Hotspur Battlefield Church; Shrewsbury Battlefield; Haighmond [sic]

The Kailas, in the Cave Temples of Ellora, Western India...1876. Creator: RCH
The Kailas, in the Cave Temples of Ellora, Western India, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. This temple is an exception among the rock excavations of Western India

The Temple of Venus and Roma, The Roman Forum, Rome, 1840s. Creator: Thorald Laessoe
The Temple of Venus and Roma, The Roman Forum, Rome, 1840s

Buddhist Rock-Cut Temple, Ajunta, India, 1876. Creator: P. Grenier
Buddhist Rock-Cut Temple, Ajunta, India, 1876. The excavations here are in a rocky cliff...The Buddhist caves are...distinguished by the word Chaitya; these were the chapels, or churches

View of the Colosseum in Rome, unknown date. Creator: Anon
View of the Colosseum in Rome, unknown date

View towards Forum Romanum from the Colosseum, 1848. Creator: Thorald Laessoe
View towards Forum Romanum from the Colosseum, 1848

The Arch of Nero, 1871. Creator: Sanford Robinson Gifford
The Arch of Nero, 1871

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

Didyma, Turkey, 2019. Creator: Ethel Davies
A stone carved face at the ruins of Didyma, or Didymaion, a sanctuary from ancient Greek Times whose main god was Apollo, although other deities were also worshipped here, Turkey, 2019

Roman Ruins, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Giovanni Paolo Panini
Roman Ruins, early-mid 18th century

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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.