Burial Ground Collection (page 9)

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

Kilcash church and burial ground, County Tipperary, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

The 6th century St. Kevin monastery, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Hook Head peninsula, County Wexford, Leinster, Eire (Ireland), Europe

Inca cemetery, near Nazca, Peru, South America

Inca cemetery near Nazca, Peru, South America

Stave church, Borgund, Western Fjordlands, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Graveyard carving, Maori village, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, South Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Day of the Dead, Acatlan, Mexico, Central America

Hill of Crosses (Kryziu Kalnas), thousands of memorial crosses, a tradition of planting crosses since the 14th century, Lithuania, Baltic States, Europe

Traditional Kirghiz cemetary, near Burana Tower, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

Okunoin graveyard, site of 20000 Buddhist gravestones, Koya-san, Kansai (Western Province), Honshu, Japan, Asia

Entrance Path (Sando), Okunoin graveyard, site of 20000 Buddhist gravestones, Koya-san, Kansai (Western Province), Honshu, Japan, Asia

Ships graveyard near Araisk, dry seabed since water losses, Aral Sea, Kazakhstan, Asia

Ships graveyard near Aralsk, on seabed due to water losses, Aral Sea, Kazakhstan, Central Asia

Giants Tomb, near Arzachena, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Giants Tomb near Arzachena, Sardinia, Italy

Man reflecting at cemetery overlooking city houses, Sarajevo, Bosnia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Europe

Megalithic tombs, archaeological site of Tiya, 14th to 16th century AD, Gourague area, Shoa province, Ethiopia, Africa

Stelae in ancient cemetery, Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

St. Bartholomews church, built circa 1060, the smallest church in Surrey, Wanborough, Surrey, England, UK, Europe

Lindholm Hoje, Viking grave site, near Alborg, Denmark, Europe

Headstones in the graveyard of the Jewish Cemetery, Josefov, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Snow-covered graveyard and Catholic church in village of Luceny nad Nisou, Jizerske Mountains, Luceny nad Nisou, Liberecko, Czech Republic, Europe

Old Jewish cemetery, Josefov, Prague, Czech Republic, 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.