Bronze Age Collection (#11)

The Lion Gate, Mycenaea, Greece. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

The Trojan horse. An incident in the Trojan War written about by both Homer and Virgil. Pretending to have retired their besieging army, the Greeks left a huge wooden horse filled with warriors

Stonehenge defined by early morning snow, Wiltshire, England, UK
Stonehenge defined by early morning snow; Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Engraving depicting Stonehenge as it was in the 19th Century contrasting a possible original version
Engraving depicting Stonehenge as it was in the 19th Century and how it might have been when it was originally built

Cauldron Ornament 1200 Central Europe Bronze Age
Cauldron Ornament, c. 1200. Central Europe, Bronze Age. Bronze with iron rivets; overall: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.)

Beaghmore Stone Circles, Co. Tyrone, Ireland

Drombeg, County Cork, Ireland; Moon Over Stone Circle

Standing Stones On A Landscape, Beaghmore Stone Circle, Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Stone Circles On A Landscape, Beaghmore Stone Circles, Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

County Cork, Ireland, Wedge Tomb

Beaghmore Stone Circles, Sperrin Mountains, Co Tyrone, Ireland

Normanton Down 18663_20
Normanton Down, Wilsford cum Lake, Wiltshire. Aerial view showing the remains of barrows in the landscape around Normanton Down in Wiltshire

Restoring Stonehenge EAW072757
Stonehenge, Wiltshire. Photographed in July 1958 with restoration works in progress. Aerofilms Collection

Stonehenge at sunrise N120063
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Detailed view of Stonehenge at sunrise

Stonehenge at sunrise N120062
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view of Stonehenge at sunrise

Stonehenge at sunrise N120061
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view of Stonehenge at sunrise

Bronze age tools
Prehistory, Italy, Bronze Age. Tools

Tregiffian Burial Chamber N071864
TREGIFFIAN BURIAL CHAMBER, St Buryan, Cornwall. General view of the chambered tomb. SW431244

Bronze Age pottery N980007
BRONZE AGE BRITAIN. Group of Trevisker Ware Bronze Age pots. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Bronze Age pottery N980005
BRONZE AGE BRITAIN. Bronze Age food vessel, Collared Urn and incense pot. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Grey Wethers Stone Circles N081130
GREY WETHERS STONE CIRCLES, Dartmoor, Devon. View of the stones

Stonehenge N000052
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View from the Slaughter Stone looking towards the stone circle

Grimes Graves c. 2000 BC J030065
GRIMES GRAVES, Norfolk. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of Grimes Graves in circa 2000 BC by Judith Dobie (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Bants Carn Burial Chamber, Isles of Scilly N090268
BANTs CARN BURIAL CHAMBER, St Mary s, Isles of Scilly. View of entrance to chamber

Stonehenge N100104
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View from above. Little planet. A digitally enhanced view of Stonehenge at sunrise showing the sunlight shining through a trilithon

Nine Ladies Stone Circle K031048
NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE, Stanton Moor, Peak District, Derbyshire. View of early bronze age stone circle. Said to be the petrified remains of women who danced on a Sunday

Stonehenge N100007
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Detail of floodlit trilithons

Hurlers Stone Circles N061067
HURLERS STONE CIRCLES, Cornwall. General view of the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circles. Reputed to be the remains of men petrified for playing hurling on a Sunday

Cist J940465
DRIXXLE COMBE A reconstruction drawing of the ossuary burial cist by Ivan Lapper

Hound Tor, Cist and Cairn Circle N090115
HOUND TOR, Devon. View towards Hound Tor showing the Cist and Cairn Circle

Grimspound J940467
GRIMSPOUND, Dartmoor, Devon. Reconstruction drawing of the village and surrounding countryside by Ivan Lapper. The best known of many Dartmoor prehistoric settlements

Stonehenge showing photographers ladder in 1954 P50803
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. A make-shift tower to take elevated vertical shots of the excavation of stoneholes 57 and 58. Just in front of the tower is fallen lintel 156 with its two mortices

Grey Wethers Stone Circles N080727
GREY WETHERS STONE CIRCLES, Dartmoor, Devon. View of the stones

Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows K040023
WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS, Dorset. View of barrows in the snow forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery

Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows K040021
WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS, Dorset. View of barrows in the snow forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery

Stonehenge N071264
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View of Trilithon at early dawn

Nine Ladies Stone Circle K031047
NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE, Stanton Moor, Peak District, Derbyshire. View of the early bronze age stone circle, 15 metres across. Said to be the petrified remains of women who danced on a Sunday

Stonehenge J050111
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. " The North West Prospect of Stone Henge". An illustration from Inigo Jones " Stone-Heng" published 1725

Mitchells Fold Stone Circle K040516
MITCHELLs FOLD STONE CIRCLE, Shropshire. View of part of the Bronze Age stone circle

Stonehenge Phase 3v J050051
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of Phase 3V by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team. The midwinter sunset

Stonehenge: 2005 aerial view J050050
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. 2005 aerial view reconstruction painting by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team

Stonehenge Phase 3i and 3a J050048
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of Phase 3I and 3a by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team

Long Meg and her Daughters K031169
LONG MEG AND HER DAUGHTERS, Cumbria. A Bronze Age circle said to be a coven of witches which were petrified by a Scottish wizard

Bronze Age Swords from Bavaria, South Germany 12th-8th century BC
Bronze Age Swords from Bavaria, South Germany, 12th- 8th century BC

Terracotta Goddess from shrine at Karphi, Lassithi, Crete, c12th century BC. A Minoan settlement was formed after the Invasion of Crete by the Dorians in 12th Cent BC

Octopus Vase from Heraklion Museum, Crete, Minoan c1500 BC
Minoan Octopus Vase from Palaikastro, Crete, c1500 BC. Held with Heraklion Museum

Ivory Mirror Handle from Enkomi, Cyprus, Bronze Age, c1200BC-c1100 BC. Warrior and Griffin Fighting. British Museum

Gold Dress-Fastener, Late Bronze Age, Irish, c1400BC-600 BC
Gold Dress-Fastener, Late Bronze Age, Irish, c1400-600 BC

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Bronze Age: A Journey through Ancient Landscapes and Artifacts" Step back in time to the captivating Bronze Age, where civilizations flourished and left behind remarkable traces of their existence. From the vibrant fresco depicting Three Minoan Women at Knossos to the enigmatic Uffington White Horse in Oxfordshire, UK, this era is a treasure trove of wonders waiting to be explored. One cannot help but marvel at the awe-inspiring Stonehenge, standing tall against both time and nature. Whether it's witnessing its grandeur during a breathtaking sunset or admiring its intricate structure up close, Stonehenge never fails to leave visitors spellbound. Its mysterious purpose continues to intrigue scholars even today. Venturing further north towards Scotland's Orkney Islands, one encounters Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - an exceptionally preserved settlement that offers glimpses into daily life during this ancient period. Walking amidst these stone structures feels like stepping into a distant past filled with ingenuity and resilience. The artifacts discovered from this era provide invaluable insights into early human civilization. The delicate craftsmanship of a Bronze Age arrowhead reminds us of their advanced metalworking skills while Sea Henge stands as a testament to their connection with nature and spiritual beliefs. As we traverse rural landscapes dotted with remnants such as Castlerigg Stone Circle, we can almost hear whispers from our ancestors who once gathered here for rituals or celebrations. These sacred sites serve as reminders of our shared history and cultural heritage. The Bronze Age was an epoch marked by innovation, creativity, and societal advancements that laid foundations for future civilizations. Let us embark on this journey together as we unravel the mysteries hidden within these ancient relics – connecting our present with an extraordinary past that shaped humanity's trajectory forevermore.