Archeological Digs Collection

Map of Knossos buildings surrounding the Palace, circa 1903
7310021 Map of Knossos buildings surrounding the Palace, circa 1903 by Fyfe, Theodore (1875-1945); 31x100 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Giuseppe Garibaldi with Giuseppe Fiorelli, director of the Pompei excavations
FGL5467179 Giuseppe Garibaldi with Giuseppe Fiorelli, director of the Pompei excavations and part of his staff visit the excavations at Pompei. 22/10/1860. Anonymous photography.; Fototeca Gilardi

General view of the Ur Royal Cemetery excavations looking South-East showing the grave of Meskalamdug the royal tomb
7214688 General view of the Ur Royal Cemetery excavations looking South-East showing the grave of Meskalamdug the royal tomb and the great death pit

In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene
1742448 In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene Lord Carnarvon whose financings allowed has Howard Carter to discover

The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of
1749590 The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in the Valley of the Kings

(l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter
1742757 (l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter, George Herbert 5th Lord Carnarvon, Alfred Lucas

The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of
1742758 The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in Thebes in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt during the winter

Plaster Casts of Bodies, Pompeii, c. 1875 (albumen print from glass negative)
7316779 Plaster Casts of Bodies, Pompeii, c.1875 (albumen print from glass negative) by Sommer, Giorgio (1834-1914); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Jane Dieulafoy (engraving)
1701670 Jane Dieulafoy (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Jane Dieulafoy (29 June 1851 - 25 May 1916) was a French archaeologist, explorer, novelist, feminist and journalist

Ruines de la maison des Vestales a Rome, fouilles de 1883 (engraving)
7179818 Ruines de la maison des Vestales a Rome, fouilles de 1883 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruines de la maison des Vestales a Rome)

Landscape of Roman ruins with remains of a temple of Saturn or "
JEB4896155 Landscape of Roman ruins with remains of a temple of Saturn or " the archeologist" (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); Palais de Longchamp

In November 1922, the English egyptologist Howard Carter
XEE4188656 In November 1922, the English egyptologist Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon entered for the first time the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun- Illustration from " Le Petit Journal"

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Archaeological digs offer a glimpse into the past, uncovering ancient civilizations and artifacts that have been buried for centuries. These excavations require patience, precision, and expertise as researchers carefully unearth clues about how our ancestors lived. From pottery shards to elaborate tombs, each discovery adds another piece to the puzzle of human history. The thrill of finding a rare artifact or uncovering a long-lost city is what drives archaeologists to dig deeper and explore further. Through these digs, we can learn about the customs, beliefs, and daily lives of those who came before us. It's like piecing together a giant jigsaw puzzle with pieces scattered across time and space. So next time you hear about an archaeological dig happening somewhere in the world, remember that it's not just dirt being moved around - it's a journey back in time to unlock the secrets of our past.