Excavating Collection (page 7)

Denisova cave excavation, Russia
Denisova cave excavation. Path leading to the entrance of the Denisova Cave, Siberia, Russia. The Denisova Cave is the site where Palaeolithic hominid bone fragments belonging to a possible new

Excavation at Galeria
MODEL RELEASED. Excavation at Galeria. Excavations at this site started in 1982. Occupation floors, or layers of earth that at one time made up the cave floor, were discovered

Industrial amber extraction. Mining machines being used to extract amber from an open-cast pit area. This pit is part of the Primorskoye deposit near Yantarny, a settlement in Kaliningrad Oblast

Convict blennies. Adult convict blenny (Pholidichthys leucotaenia) fish excavating a burrow where it lives and where the juveniles (top left and right) shelter during the night

Stone quarry, historical artwork
Stone quarry. Historical artwork of a stone quarry at Angers, France. Engraving by Houfnagel, 1561

Coal strip mining. Walking excavator dumping soil from the surface layer (the overburden soil) into a waste pile. The overburden soil is removed so that the coal beneath it can be extracted

Copper mine excavator and trucks. These massive trucks (lower left and lower right) are used to transport mine haulings and ore from the excavation areas to the processing areas

Copper mine excavator and truck. This massive truck (lower left) is used to transport mine haulings and ore from the excavation areas to the processing areas

Railroad tunnel under construction
Portal of a railroad tunnel under construction, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Digging a railroad tunnel
Workers building a railroad tunnel, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Workmen digging in the cellar of Borley Rectory
Undated photograph of workmen digging in the cellar of Borley Rectory. HPG/1/3/7 (vii)

Trench digging 1916
Excavating machine for digging trenches near Grivillers, Somme on the French front during World War I in June 1916

Two men excavating beside the Main Court Stela in the Mayan ruins at Copan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Honduras, Central America

Construction / Hoover Dam
A Caterpillar engaged in excavating the approach cut to one of the diversion tunnels on the Hoover Dam, which was completed in 1935

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Excavating, a timeless art of unearthing history and shaping the world we know today. From the Sutton Hoo treasure, revealing ancient Anglo-Saxon wonders, to the Tring cutting that paved the way for the London & Birmingham Railway in 1837. The brush strokes of John Cooke Bourne's masterpiece capture this monumental achievement. In the depths of Cornwall's tin mining industry during the 19th century, courageous souls delved into darkness to extract precious minerals from Mother Earth herself. Sinanthropus emerged as an enigmatic figure, perhaps representing humanity at its most primitive state. Verulamium Excavations brought Roman secrets back to life while Henry III granted licenses to dig coal, fueling industrial revolutions that transformed nations. Burrowing under the River Thames with Rotherhithe Road Tunnel showcased mankind's determination to conquer natural barriers. Olive Mount Cutting on Liverpool and Manchester Railway marked progress in transportation infrastructure; it symbolized human ingenuity triumphing over geographical challenges. The specially designed skimmer exemplified "The Gentle Art of Excavating, " delicately removing topsoil layer by layer like an archaeologist uncovering hidden treasures. Even beneath bustling cities like London, underground tunnels were excavated for efficient transportation systems such as the iconic London Underground. And let us not forget about one of humanity's greatest feats - constructing the Suez Canal in 1869 - connecting continents and reshaping global trade forever. Excavating is more than just digging; it is a testament to our insatiable curiosity and relentless pursuit of knowledge. It unearths forgotten stories etched within layers of soil and rock, allowing us glimpses into our past while shaping our future. So let us continue this noble craft with reverence and awe for what lies beneath our feet – a rich tapestry waiting patiently to be discovered by those willing to delve into its mysteries.