Burial Ground Collection (#8)

Buddhist cemetery of Oku-no-in, Koyasan (Koya-san), Kansai, Japan, Asia

View of the courtyard of the Taj Mahal. one of the most remarkable sights of Muslim architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Gateway to the Taj Mahal, structure of sandstone marks the border between noise of the city and tranquility of the mausoleum, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Branches of a flowering tree with red flowers frame the Taj Mahal symbol of Islam in India, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

A footpath leads to the sandstone mausoleum of the Moghul Emperor Humayun which has been restored after a period of neglect, Delhi, India, Asia

Colorful flowers bloom in the garden Chahar Bagh, site of tombs built during the reign of the Moghuls, Delhi, India, Asia

Le Trepid dolmen, Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Lycian sarcophagus and castle, Simena (Kalekoy), Kekova, Lycia, Antalya, Mediterranean Coast, Southwest Turkey, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Chedis (stupas) a the temple of Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Arthurs Stone (Maen Ceti, Maen Cetty) a Neolithic chambered dolmen, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Indian Burial-Ground on the Mississippi, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

INDIAN BURIAL GROUND, US, USA, 1870s engraving

World War I cemetery, Bagneux, Hauts-de-Seine, France, Europe

Viking burial ground with stones placed in oval outline of a Viking ship, Lindholm Hoje, Aalborg, Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

MOROCCO, Rabat: Chellah, Merenid Necropolis (13th cent. ) Minaret with Stork Nest
MOROCCO, Rabat: Chellah, Merenid Necropolis (13th cent.) Minaret with Stork Nest

Sandstone Massif. Isalo National Park. MADAGASCAR. Isalo was declared a National Park in 1962 and covers 81, 540ha

Canyon des makis (Ring-tailed lemur canyon) cutting into the sandstone rocks. Isalo National Park. MADAGASCAR

Ethiopia: Axum, rock-hewn burial chamber (not in Stelae Field)

VICKSBURG: CEMETERY. Tombstones at Vicksburg National Cemetery in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Photographed c1974

VICKSBURG: CEMETERY. Rows of tombstones at Vicksburg National Cemetery in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Photographed c1974

CIVIL WAR: GRAVES, 1862. Union graves on the battlefield at Cedar Mountain, Virginia, August 1862. Photographed by Timothy H. O Sullivan

VICKSBURG: TOMBSTONE. Tombstone of an unknown U. S. soldier at Vicksburg National Cemetery in Vicksburg, Mississippi
VICKSBURG: TOMBSTONE. Tombstone of an unknown U.S. soldier at Vicksburg National Cemetery in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Photographed c1974

CHINA: XIAMEN, 1843. A view of the city of Xiamen (or Amoy), China, from the ancient tombs. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: ANCIENT TOMBS, 1843. A view of the ancient tombs at Xiamen (or Amoy), China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

PLAGUE OF LONDON, 1665. Burial of plague victims at Holywell Mount, London, England, 1665. Copper engraving, English, 18th century, by Charles Grignion

PRAGUE: JEWISH CEMETERY. Jewish burial ground at Prague. Line engraving, 19th century

Stone Age skeletons and mammoth ivory. The mammoth ivory decorations are in the mouth of the skeleton in the foreground, and in the ornaments on this skeleton and the one in the background

Pazyryk mummy burial, Central Asia
Pazyryk mummy, Central Asian burial ground. The mummified body is seen at centre. The Pazyr or Pazyryk people are a nomadic people that inhabited the Ukok Plateau in the Altai Mountains of Central

Egyptian Tomb bas-relief of head
Painted fragment of a tomb relief from Saqqara, the ancient burial ground in Egypt. From the sixth dynasty of the Old kingdom, c.2250 BC. Vatican museu

Cullerlie stone circle
This circle of standing stones, about 40 feet in diameter, probably dates from the Bronze Age. And the eight cairns within the circle were used for cremated burials

Prehistoric tomb, Sweden
Prehistoric tomb, coloured cutaway artwork. The tomb depicted here dates from the Stone Age, and is based on tombs found in Axevalla and Luttra, in Sweden

HOPEWELL FALCON EFFIGY. Copper cut-out in the form of a falcon, excavated from a Native American burial mound near Chillicothe Ohio. Hopewell culture, 200 B.C.-1 A.D

Old Granary Burial Ground, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Paul Revere, Old Granary Burial Ground, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Grave of Eva Peron (Evita), Cementerio de la Recoleta, Cemetery in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Cementerio de la Recoleta, Cemetery in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Boothill Graveyard Gate, Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Boothill Graveyard, Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Honningsvag church and graveyard, Honningsvag Port, Mageroya Island, Finnmark Region, Arctic Ocean, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Families decorating graves for Day of the Dead, Templo de Guadalupe, Real de Catorce, former silver mining town, San Luis Potosi state, Mexico, North America

Primitive wooden Baptist church (built in 1887), in the old pioneer community at Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA

Snow on the ground in February in the old churchyard which was destroyed in the 1847 revolt when 150 Indians died, Taos Pueblo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taos, New Mexico

16th century Mission San Estevan del Rey, Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Copps Hill Burial Ground dating from 1660, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Grave site with memorials to whalers and scientists, Laurie Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Monument to Flora MacDonald, the young heroine who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape the English in 1746, Kilmuir graveyard, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Highland region, Scotland

Ardmore Church and Round Tower, County Waterford, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Ardmore church and graveyard, County Waterford, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Burial Grounds" Borgund Stave Church, Norway: Step into the ancient world as you wander among the weathered tombstones and moss-covered graves surrounding this medieval church. Cobblestone walkway at Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France: Follow in the footsteps of literary giants and cultural icons as you traverse this enchanting burial ground adorned with ornate mausoleums and hauntingly beautiful sculptures. Christian ruins from 10th to 12th centuries: Unearth the remnants of a forgotten era amidst these crumbling walls and worn gravestones, where echoes of prayers still linger in the air. St. Enodoc, 14th-century church near Trebetherick, where poet Sir John Betjeman is buried: Pay homage to one of England's beloved poets as you explore this picturesque churchyard overlooking rolling hills and serene coastal vistas. Courthouse, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, Europe: Discover a hidden gem within an unexpected setting – a tranquil burial ground nestled beside a historic courthouse that whispers tales of justice served long ago. Memorial to General George Custer at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument: Stand in solemn remembrance at this hallowed site where fallen warriors rest eternally beneath vast skies that witnessed their valiant struggle for land and honor. Sketches of St Kilda, Western Hebrides (engraving): Immerse yourself in history through intricate engravings depicting ancient burial grounds on remote Scottish islands – silent testaments to lives lived amidst rugged landscapes and unforgiving seas. The Commonwealth war cemetery at El Alamein, Egypt: Honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II as you wander among row upon row of meticulously maintained white headstones standing proudly against an azure sky.