Burials Collection (#3)

Ivy (Hedera helix) growing on headstone in church graveyard, St. Andrews Church, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, England, october

Stones marking burial site, Wassu Stone Circles, Gambia, january

Skull carved on headstone in church graveyard, St. Andrew's Church, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, England, october

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

The Dog Cemetery - Hyde Park, London. Founded in 1880 by the Duchess of Cambridge - the last burial took place in 1905. Located behind the Victoria Gate Lodge almost opposite Lancaster Gate which is

Rome / Catacombs / 1872
Exploring the cubiculum of Saint Cornelius, in the catacombs of St Calixtus

Aboriginal burial in rock cavity, with roof painting, near King Edward River, Kulumburu Road, Kimberley, West Australia, Australia, Pacific

Tau tau, an effigy made in likeness to dead person, Torajaland, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Capuchin Cemetery, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Interior with arches and painted walls of the Sidonian burial cave dating from the 3rd to the 2nd centuries BC, Apollophanaes, at Beit Guvrin, Israel, Middle East

Roman Burials - Chesters
A view from the site of Roman burials at Chesters fort (Cilurnum) on Hadrians Wall. This was the point where the wall crossed the River North Tyne

Rail / St Pancras Built
Construction workers try not to desecrate the burials in St Pancras Churchyard as the new terminus is built

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"Unveiling the Splendid Swords: Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Royal Treasure Burials" Step into a world of opulence and grandeur as we explore the magnificent burials adorned with precious treasures. Among them, the splendid swords of kings glisten with gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and obsidian - a testament to their power and status. Journeying further back in time, we discover the ancient tomb of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya. This sacred resting place holds stories of devotion and spirituality that transcend generations. In contrast to this serene sanctuary is an Iron Age burial mound nestled on Black Hill near Haytor in Dartmoor National Park. Here lies evidence of our ancestors' lives etched into history through their final resting places. Traveling across continents brings us to Petrograd's Field of Mars in Russia where mass burials tell tales of sacrifice during tumultuous times. The echoes of heroism resonate within these hallowed grounds. Hibers Trench Cemetery stands as a solemn reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Each headstone represents a life lost but never forgotten. The Mercy Gate or Golden Gate on the east side of Temple Mount beckons us towards Jerusalem's rich heritage. It guards secrets untold within its ancient walls. Transported back to 1900 Cornwall, workmen uncover cists at Harlyn Bay's Iron Age cemetery excavation site. These discoveries shed light on past civilizations that once thrived along these shores. Joining them are groups captivated by history at Harlyn Bay's excavation site in St Merryn. Their shared enthusiasm unites past and present as they unravel mysteries buried beneath layers of time. Fast forward to 1977 when another excavation takes place at Harlyn Bay's Iron Age cemetery site. Archaeologists meticulously unearth artifacts that bridge gaps between our modern world and ancient civilizations long gone.