Archeological Collection (#3)

Roman London, Suggested Nucleus of Street Plan (litho)
8629650 Roman London, Suggested Nucleus of Street Plan (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman London, Suggested Nucleus of Street Plan)

Pavement, Leadenhall Street (colour litho)
8629642 Pavement, Leadenhall Street (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavement, Leadenhall Street)

Mayan priest smoking tobacco (litho)
8663550 Mayan priest smoking tobacco (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayan priest smoking tobacco as part of areligious ceremony)

Excavation of the walls of Troy (b/w photo)
8663783 Excavation of the walls of Troy (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excavation of the walls of the ancient city of Troy)

Anti-Roman defences on The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676056 Anti-Roman defences on The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The principal Celtic sites in Sussex (litho)
8676137 The principal Celtic sites in Sussex (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The principal Celtic sites in Sussex)

Hollingbury Camp, Brighton, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676122 Hollingbury Camp, Brighton, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hollingbury Camp, Brighton, Sussex)

Egyptian Ante-room, British Museum, London (engraving)
8676335 Egyptian Ante-room, British Museum, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Ante-room, British Museum, London)

Death of Icarus, 17th century (engraving)
3480613 Death of Icarus, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Icarus. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

The upper part of the tomb in a pyramid shape
3507715 The upper part of the tomb in a pyramid shape; (add.info.: The upper part of the tomb in a pyramid shape. Egyptian Tu-pa-ai 18th dynasty 1700-1900BC.); Universal History Archive

Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome
3480501 Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome; (add.info.: Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome)

November represented as a priest from the cult of Isis
3480492 November represented as a priest from the cult of Isis; (add.info.: November represented as a priest from the cult of Isis)

Three men, one with camel, on paw of the Sphinx, two pyramids in background. 1880 (photo)
684279 Three men, one with camel, on paw of the Sphinx, two pyramids in background. 1880 (photo); (add.info.: Three men, one with camel, on paw of the Sphinx)

the Sphinx 1880 (photo)
684276 the Sphinx 1880 (photo); (add.info.: Head of the Sphinx); Universal History Archive/UIG

Head of a guardian, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style, 12th century, sandstone
930464 Head of a guardian, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style, 12th century, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Head of guardian, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th century, sandstone
930462 Head of guardian, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th century, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Guardian's head, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th century
930461 Guardian's head, from the gate of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th century, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Head of Yaksa, from the gate of Angkor Thom, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th century
930455 Head of Yaksa, from the gate of Angkor Thom, angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th century, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Head of a lion, from Prasat Thom, Kor Ker, Preah Vihear, angkorian period, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia
930454 Head of a lion, from Prasat Thom, Kor Ker, Preah Vihear, angkorian period, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of Dionysos with satyr
7287196 Statue of Dionysos with satyr; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Dionysos with satyr, dated 2nd century AD)

Statue of Dionysos with satyr
7287194 Statue of Dionysos with satyr; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Dionysos with satyr, dated 2nd century AD)

Statue of Athena
7287191 Statue of Athena; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Athena, first half of the second century AD. Copy of the Artemis sculpted by praxyteles around 330-332 BC)

Statue of the emperor Tiberius
7287187 Statue of the emperor Tiberius; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of the emperor Tiberius. 1st century AD (after 37 AD)

Female portrait. End of the 1st century AD
7287184 Female portrait. End of the 1st century AD.; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Female portrait. End of the 1st century AD)

The sarcophagus of Agape and Crescentianus
7287242 The sarcophagus of Agape and Crescentianus; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: The sarcophagus of Agapeand Crescentianus)

Female statue with portrait
7287223 Female statue with portrait; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Female statue with portrait)

Young boy strangling a goose
7287219 Young boy strangling a goose; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Young boy strangling a goose. Roman sculture dating on the 1st century AD. Copy from a Greek original)

Statue of Athena
7287210 Statue of Athena.; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Athena. Roman sculture dating on the 1st century AD. Copy of 3 rd century BC Hellenistic original)

Portrait of young Commodus
7287197 Portrait of young Commodus; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of young Commodus. 2nd century AD)

Statue of the emperor Tiberius
7287190 Statue of the emperor Tiberius; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of the emperor Tiberius. 1st century AD (after 37 AD)

Bust of Ocean
7287248 Bust of Ocean; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Bust of Ocean. End of the 2nd century AD. Vatican Museum, Chiaramonti museum, Rome, Italy); © Frank Buffetrille

Portrait of Demosthenes
7287234 Portrait of Demosthenes; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of Demosthenes. Roman copy of bronze original from 280 BC. First half of 1st century AD)

Greek art: dance scene. Kylix on ceramic from the 6th century BC, archaic period
AIS5389859 Greek art: dance scene. Kylix on ceramic from the 6th century BC, archaic period.; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Plate, 6th century BC
AIS5389812 Plate, 6th century BC.; (add.info.: Plate representing a man delivering another character of branches (of palm tree?) Realized by the painter Epiktetos (6th century BC). Paris

The column of Trajan, detail, marble relief
AIS5389804 The column of Trajan, detail, marble relief; Forum of Trajan, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The column of Trajan (Trajan column or Colonna Traiana)

Polished pallet with a bird's head, 31st century BC (stone)
AIS5376266 Polished pallet with a bird's head, 31st century BC (stone); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: The paddles were used to grind pigment for blush.); © Iberfoto

Extended woman Marble sculpture of the Pergamon school with dedication to the Acropolis of Athens. 200 BC
BEN5475200 Extended woman Marble sculpture of the Pergamon school with dedication to the Acropolis of Athens. 200 BC. Naples, Museo Nazionale Archeologico; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples

Female bust. Aquamarine relief. Size: 2.6 x 1.7 cm. (No. 949, Inv.26794) Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Naples. 579
BEN5474892 Female bust. Aquamarine relief. Size: 2.6 x 1.7 cm. (No. 949, Inv.26794) Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Naples. 579; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Two young girls running and dancing. Bas relief from the temple of Heraion del Silaro in Paestum, Italy. 510 BC
BEN5472910 Two young girls running and dancing. Bas relief from the temple of Heraion del Silaro in Paestum, Italy. 510 BC. Dimensions: 85 x 71.6 cm. 417; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Greek ceramic: Nike (personification of Victory). Lekame adorned by the painter from Lipari, 4th BC. Size: 21.5 cm
BEN5472464 Greek ceramic: Nike (personification of Victory). Lekame adorned by the painter from Lipari, 4th BC. Size: 21.5 cm. Museo Eoliano, Lipari.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Greek ceramic: Nike (personification of Victory). View from below. Lekame adorned by the painter from Lipari, 4th BC
BEN5472428 Greek ceramic: Nike (personification of Victory). View from below. Lekame adorned by the painter from Lipari, 4th BC. Size: 21.5 cm. Museo Eoliano, Lipari.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Representation of the goddess Juno
3480507 Representation of the goddess Juno; (add.info.: Representation of the goddess Juno. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures'; (vols)

Faun or satyr, after a Roman statue
3480497 Faun or satyr, after a Roman statue; (add.info.: Faun or satyr, after a Roman statue. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures'; (vols)

January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus
3480489 January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus; (add.info.: January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus)

The upper part of the tomb in a pyramid shape
3507714 The upper part of the tomb in a pyramid shape; (add.info.: The upper part of the tomb in a pyramid shape. Egyptian Tu-pa-ai 18th dynasty 1700-1900BC.); Universal History Archive

Ruins of Karnak, c.1900 (photo)
8698427 Ruins of Karnak, c.1900 (photo) by Beato, Antonio (1832-1906); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Ruins of Karnak temple)

Relief slab of mixed creature
5309753 Relief slab of mixed creature; Istanbul Archaeological Museum, Turkey; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue, Bidyadhari river, Kolkata, India, 2nd Century BC (terracotta)
7381577 Statue, Bidyadhari river, Kolkata, India, 2nd Century BC (terracotta); (add.info.: Chandraketugarh archaeological site); © Dilip Rajgor/Dinodia Photo

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Past: A Journey through Archeological Wonders" Step into a world frozen in time as we explore the captivating realm of archeology. From the Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France to the ancient ruins of Knossos in Greece, these remarkable sites offer us glimpses into civilizations long gone. In Chauvet, France, hidden deep within limestone caves, lies an extraordinary treasure trove. The Stone-age cave paintings transport us back thousands of years, showcasing primitive artistry and revealing insights into our ancestors' lives. These vivid depictions serve as a testament to humanity's innate desire for self-expression. Venturing further south to Crete, Greece unveils another archeological marvel - Knossos. This sprawling site unravels the enigmatic Minoan civilization with its labyrinthine palace complex and intricate frescoes adorning its walls. Walking amidst these ancient ruins is like stepping into a forgotten era where myths and legends intertwine with reality. Across oceans and continents stands Machu Picchu - "The lost city of the Inca. " Perched high atop mist-covered mountains in Peru, this awe-inspiring citadel remains shrouded in mystery even today. Its stone terraces harmoniously blend with nature's grandeur while whispering tales of an advanced civilization that once thrived here. Closer to home lies Avebury in Wiltshire; its reconstructed stone circles stand as silent guardians from prehistoric times. These colossal monuments continue to puzzle researchers who seek answers about their purpose and significance within Neolithic society. Journeying back to Peru reveals yet another architectural wonder - Hatunrumiyoc Street's Twelve Angled Stone. Witnessing this masterpiece crafted by skilled Inca stoneworkers leaves one awestruck at their precision and ingenuity. Traveling eastward brings us to Xian, Shaanxi province where the Lintong site houses the remarkable Army of Terracotta Warriors.