Civilization Collection (#98)

Portrait of a Peruvian man playing a flute, Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Cuzco, Peru, South America

Ruins of Inca city in morning light, Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Urubamba Province, Peru, South America

Tourists looking out over the ruins of the Inca site, Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Urubamba Province, Peru, South America

Ruins of Inca city, Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Urubamba Province, Peru, South America

Early 17th century Cathedral, Cuzco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Interlinking terraces in natural landform, Cuzco, Moray, Peru, South America

Bunch grass on windswept Altiplano, Puno, Cuzco, Peru, South America

The Stone of Twelve Angles, the Inca Palace of Hatunrumiyoc, Cuzco, Peru " The stone is in the Lienzo petreo wall, it is an excellent exaple of the Incas skill with polygonal masonry"

Chan Chan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Gate of Rumicola, Inca site, Sacsaymuaman, Peru, South America

Chimu Fort, Paramonga, Peru, South America

Hjemkomst, Viking ship after Atlantic crossing, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Ancient rock carvings from pre-Viking times, Ostfold near Halden, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Replica of a Viking ship, Oseberg, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Rock carvings between 2000 and 6000 years old on ice striations, Hjemmeluft UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alta, Finnmark, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Replica of the Viking Oseberg ship, Haholmen, West Norway, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Chaukundi tombs, Thatta, Sind (Sindh), Pakistan, Asia

Ritual bath in the citadel, Mohenjodaro, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Indus Valley civilisation, Pakistan, Asia

Great Bath of the Citadel from south, Indus Valley civilization, Mohenjodaro, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sind (Sindh), Pakistan, Asia

The Citadel with the Buddhist stupa dating from 2nd century AD, from south west, Indus Valley civilization, Mohenjodaro, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sind (Sindh), Pakistan, Asia

The ruins at the archaeological site of Mohenjodaro, Indus Valley civilisation, UNESCO World Heritage site, Pakistan, Asia

Remains of the Indus civilization, archaeological site of Mohenjodaro, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pakistan, Asia

Carved sandstone, Chaukundi tombs, 15th-18th centuries, Sind (Sindh), Pakistan, Asia

Object from Mohenjodaro, Indus Valley Civilisation, Karachi Museum, Karachi, Pakistan

Torso, statue, Harappa museum, Pakistan, Asia

Board game, Harappa Museum, Pakistan, Asia

Statue, Harappa museum, Pakistan, Asia

Harappa archaeological site, 3000-1700BC, Sahiwal district, Punjab, Pakistan, Asia

Harappa site, Indus Valley Civilisation between 3000 and 1700 BC, Sahiwal District, Pakistan

Necropolis outside Thatta on Makli Hill, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pakistan, Asia

Butkara ruins, Swat valley, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

Bangle from Harappa, Indus Valley civilization, Karachi Museum, Pakistan, Asia

Seals from Mohenjodaro, Indus Valley Civilisation, Karachi Museum, Karachi, Pakistan

Mother Goddess statue from Mohenjodaro, Indus Valley Civilisation, Karachi Museum, Karachi, Pakistan

Sirkap, Taxila, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pakistan, Asia

Dunluce Castle on rocky coastline, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK, Europe

Immassine, Dades Valley, near Ouarzazate, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

El Kelaa M Gouna, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Morocco, North Africa

Mosaic, Roman archaeological site, Volubilis, Meknes Region, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Ancient Portuguese cistern, El Jadida, Atlantic coast, Morocco, Africa

Ait Youl Kasbah, Dades Gorge, High Atlas region, Morocco, North Africa

Roman floor mosaic, archaeological site of Volubilis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Mosaic floor of hunting scene, Roman archaeological site of Volubilis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Mosaic floor, Roman archaeological site of Volubilis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

View out from courtyard with figure walking by, Marrakech, Morrocco, North Africa, Africa

Kasbah bathed in storm light, Nkob, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Reflections of kasbah in river, Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Ouarzazate, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Ruins of Glaoui kasbah at Telouet, with the High Atlas mountains in the distance, Telouet, near Ouarzazate, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Civilization: Tracing the Footsteps of Ancient Empires" Journey through time and space as we unravel the rich tapestry of human civilization. From the grandeur of ancient Rome to the mystique of Egypt's pharaohs, from the intellectual prowess of Greece to the architectural marvels in Babylon, our world is adorned with remnants that whisper tales of bygone eras. Gaze upon a map showcasing ancient Rome, where once an empire stood tall, shaping history for centuries. Marvel at its intricate network of roads and aqueducts, a testament to their engineering genius. Behold Tutankhamun's golden mask gleaming in all its splendor at Cairo's Egyptian Museum. This exquisite artifact encapsulates Egypt's opulence and reverence for life beyond death. In London's British Museum, discover The Rosetta Stone—an enigmatic key that unlocked lost languages and allowed us to decipher hieroglyphics—a triumph bridging past and present. Immerse yourself in legends surrounding Babylon’s Hanging Gardens—the epitome of man-made wonders—where lush greenery cascaded like waterfalls amidst desert sands. Explore ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean Sea; witness their influence on art, philosophy, democracy—a legacy still felt today. Stand before Athena’s statue within Athens' Parthenon—an embodiment of wisdom personified. Travel northward to Scotland’s MacLellans Castle—silent sentinel overlooking turbulent times when civilizations clashed amidst rugged landscapes—a reminder that civilization knows no boundaries or borders. Delve into Mesopotamia’s Code of Hammurabi—an early legal code etched onto stone tablets—offering insights into societal norms that shaped civilizations long ago. Trace Europe under Roman rule on yet another map; witness how this mighty empire stretched across vast lands—from Britannia to Hispania—leaving indelible marks on architecture, governance, language, and culture.