Bronze Age Collection (page 2)

Stonehenge, Summer Solstice N100566
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Summer solstice. View of crowds and lit stones. Midsummer before dawn

Grimspound J940469
GRIMSPOUND, Dartmoor, Devon. A reconstruction drawing of a Bronze Age cottage interior by Ivan Lapper

Grimspound J940464
GRIMSPOUND, Dartmoor, Devon. Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper showing village life. The best known of many Dartmoor prehistoric settlements, Grimspound dates from the late Bronze Age

Stonehenge Phase 3ii and 3b J050049
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of Phase 3II and 3b by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team

Stonehenge Phase 2 J050047
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of Phase 2 by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team

Stonehenge sunrise K040500
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view at sunrise from the west

Stonehenge from the air K040312
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the site showing roads looking east

Stonehenge DP180673
STONHENGE, Amesbury, Wiltshire. View of Stonehenge with a single beam of light for the centenary to mark the outbreak of the First World War. Shot after twilight

Queen Nefertari playing chess: fresco from the tomb of Nefertari, Thebes, 13th century B. C
ANCIENT EGYPT: CHESS. Queen Nefertari playing chess: fresco from the tomb of Nefertari, Thebes, 13th century B.C

Ceremony at Grimes Graves J930175
GRIMEs GRAVES, Norfolk. Flint mine. Reconstruction drawing of a ceremony at Grimes Graves in the late Neolithic period, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

IRAQ: ZIGGURAT IN UR. Ruins of the Third Sumerian Dynasty ziggurat in Ur, built c2100 B.C. Photograph, c1932

Landscape on Megiddo Mound & the valley of Jezreel
Taken from Tel Megiddo 2014. In the background, at the horizon, Mount Tabor.Megiddo, one of the most important archeological sites in Israel

The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM. The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B.C

Wagon shaped clay pots from Budakalasz
Prehistory, Hungary, Bronze Age. Baden Pecel culture. Wagon shaped clay pots from Budakalasz

Innisidgen Burial Chamber, Isles of Scilly K920400
INNISIDGEN BURIAL CHAMBER, St Mary s, Isles of Scilly. Bronze age burial cairn

Barrow cemetery, Wiltshire 24379_027
ROUND BARROWS, Wiltshire. Aerial view. The cursus barrow cemetery at Fargo Plantation north of Stonehenge

Stonehenge N071260
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View of the stone cirlce at early dawn

Stonehenge N071259
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View of the stone circle at early dawn

Stonehenge at night K940305
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Details of stones at night

Mitchells Fold Stone Circle K040514
MITCHELLs FOLD STONE CIRCLE, Stapeley Hill, Shropshire. View of part of the Bronze Age stone circle

EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE. A man seated next to a statue of Ramesses II at the Luxor Temple. Stereograph, c1908

Serbia, Vinca, Anthropomorphic idol, neolithic period, Vinca culture, terracotta Serbia, Belgrade, Narodni Muzej (National museum; Archaeological and Art Museum)

Egyptian queen. Painted limestone head, 18th Dynasty
EGYPT: NEFERTITI. Egyptian queen. Painted limestone head, 18th Dynasty

Swinside stone circle, England
Swinside stone circle, Cumbria, England. This stone circle, near Broughton-in-Furness, consists of 55 stones positioned to form a 28-metre diameter circle

SUMERIAN GOLD HELMET. Gold wig helmet of Meskalam dug from the royal tombs at Ur, c2500 B. C
SUMERIAN GOLD HELMET. Gold wig helmet of Meskalam dug from the royal tombs at Ur, c2500 B.C

Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper)
5049847 Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper) by Neo-Sumerian, (21st century BC); 31.1x5.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Sweden, Vastra Gotaland County, Tanum, Rock Carvings (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1994). Bronze Age
Sweden - VA

Sun Chariot, bronze and gold leaf, from Trundholm
Prehistory, Denmark, Bronze Age. The " Sun Chariot", bronze and gold leaf. From Trundholm

Stonehenge, outer ditch N071266
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View of the outer ditch. Frosty early morning view

Stonehenge J870230
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Silhouette of the stones during mid-summer sunset

Bronze Age rock carvings, Fossum near Tanumshede, Gotaland, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Standing stones in Lady Glassary wood, part of the Neolithic and Bronze Age linear cemetery, Kilmartin Glen, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Cup-Bearer Fresco In The South Propylon, The Minoan Palace Of Knossos, Knossos, Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal)
AIS5355979 Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal); Museo de Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain; (add.info.: Pontevedra, Pontevedra Museum); © Iberfoto

The Age of Bronze and Iron (litho)
8661256 The Age of Bronze and Iron (litho) by Cormon, Fernand (1854-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Age of Bronze and Iron)

Iberian people casting bronze in Britain (litho)
8673143 Iberian people casting bronze in Britain (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goidel)

Mitchell's Fold stone circle, Shropshire (engraving)
8676722 Mitchell's Fold stone circle, Shropshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mitchell's Fold, Bronze Age stone circle beneath Corndon Hill)

Ancient lacustrine houses, Switzerland (engraving)
8672962 Ancient lacustrine houses, Switzerland (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient lacustrine houses, Switzerland)

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)

Stonehenge
3740647 Stonehenge; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Stonehenge as it was in the 19th Century and how it might have been when it was originally built)

Impression of Stonehenge as it would be if restored
3740644 Impression of Stonehenge as it would be if restored; (add.info.: Impression of Stonehenge as it would be if restored. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Stonehenge
3740641 Stonehenge; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Stonehenge
3740638 Stonehenge; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, archeological site, Knossos Palace, ancient Cretan ruins, 1908
LUX4763028 Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, archeological site, Knossos Palace, ancient Cretan ruins, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, archeological site)

Cup - Cup. 1800 -1200 BC. Argaric culture (bronze)
CUL4934278 Cup - Cup. 1800 -1200 BC. Argaric culture (bronze); (add.info.: Bronze Age. Decorative Arts. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. ALICANTE. Callosa del Segura); AIC

An Emigration of the Gaul in the Bronze Age by Ferdinand Cormon
3522023 An Emigration of the Gaul in the Bronze Age by Ferdinand Cormon; (add.info.: An emigration of the Gual in the Bronze Age by Ferdinand Cormon (1845-1924) a French painter

Vase with goats, from Hissar, Iran, 3500 BC (ceramic)
AIS5370481 Vase with goats, from Hissar, Iran, 3500 BC (ceramic); Muze-Ie Iran-E Bastan (Archaeological Museum), Tehran, Iran; © Iberfoto

Bronze age Petroglyphs of Castrino de Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, c. 2000 BC (petroglyph)
AIS5356027 Bronze age Petroglyphs of Castrino de Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, c. 2000 BC (petroglyph); La Coruna Province, Galicia

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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.