Excavations Collection (#11)

View of Via del Foro archaeological site of Pompeii. Postcard Pompeii. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Remains of the Siloam Pool in Jerusalem Israel Jerusalem. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Remains of buildings in Bethlehem, a place where, according to the Gospels, the comet star appeared to indicate the birth of Jesus Christ Asia West Bank, Bethlehem. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Remains of the Betzaeta swimming pool in Jerusalem Israel Jerusalem. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

The temple of Jupiter also called the Sun in the archaeological site of Baalbek in Lebanon Lebanon Baalbek Temple Antonine Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Ruins of buildings in Betel in the Canaan region Israel Canaan, Betel. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Temple complex dedicated to the god Amon-Ra, near Karnal, Upper Egypt Egypt Karnak Temple Eighteenth Dynasty, New Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Entrance to Diocletian's Palace, Spalato Croatia Spalato Building Severan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880 ca.. Date of Artwork:293 -305

A pair of tourists nell'aerea archaeological Eraclea Cattolica Eraclea. Date of Photograph:6-8/05/1913

The Flavian Amphitheater or Colosseum in Rome Rome Arena, Amphitheater Flavian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1855 ca.. Date of Artwork:72-80

The temple of Osiris built by Sethi I at Abydos, Upper Egypt Egypt Abydos Temple Nineteenth Dynasty, New Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

The ruins of the Castle of Auerbach, in the Vogtland region, Germany Germany Vogtland, Auerbach Castle Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

View of the medieval fortress of Moritzburg, in the city of Halle, Germany, facing the river Saale. Germany Halle. Fort Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Roman Theatre in Orange. France Orange Theater First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

The ruins of a Temple consacrated to Mercury and the Observatory in Puy de Dm (Clermont-Ferrand). France Puy de Dm (Clermont-Ferrand). Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

The Temple of Rome and Augustus, in Pola, Croatia. Croatia Pola Temple Augustan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

Portrait of a group in a rural landscape, Italy Rome. Date of Photograph:15-16/11/1920

Group Portrait under an arch in the ruins of Ostia Antica, Italy Rome. Date of Photograph:15-16/11/1920

Trip to Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli: portrait of couple next to a column Tivoli Hadrian's Villa. Date of Photograph:06/10/1930

View of the excavations of Pompeii Pompeii. Date of Photograph:1899

Couple while walking among the ruins of Ostia Antica, Italy Italy. Date of Photograph:15-16/11/1920

View of Ponte del Diavolo, Borgo a Mozzano, Lucca Borgo a Mozzano Bridge Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:25/06/1922. Date of Artwork:XIV sec

Woman visiting the remains of the Temple of Ceres or Athena in Paestum Campania. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

View of archaeological remains, Agrigento Agrigento. Date of Photograph:25-26-27/02/1902

View of the Temple of Juno, Agrigento Agrigento Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:25-26-27/02/1902. Date of Artwork:V sec. a.C

Car in front of the Roman bridge at Carcaci, a village in the municipality of Centuripe Centuripe Carcaci Bridge Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Tourist couple in a car in front of the Temple of Concord in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento Agrigento Valley of the Temples Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Group walking along a country road under ancient walls, Castrogiovanni (today Enna) Enna. Date of Photograph:16/05/1909

Two boys along a country road under ancient walls, Castrogiovanni (today Enna) Enna. Date of Photograph:16/05/1909

Group portrait in Taormina Taormina. Date of Photograph:05/04//1915

Group of spectators who attend the theater performance of "Agamemnon" of Aeschylus at Syracuse Syracuse. Date of Photograph:18-19/04//1914

Couple of women visiting the remains of the Temple of Ceres or Athena in Paestum Campania. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

View of the remains of the Temple of Castor and Pollux (Dioscuri) in the Valley of the Temples, Agrigento Agrigento Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Two women walking along a country road under ancient walls, Castrogiovanni (today Enna) Enna. Date of Photograph:16/05/1909

Portrait of a group in front of the ancient ruins at Monte Amiata Siena Monte Amiata. Date of Photograph:21/05/1922

A group of people standing in front of the ruins of the basilica of Amfissa, in Greece. Greece Amfissa. Civic Basilica Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The suburban necropolis of Amfissa, in Greece. Greece Amfissa. Necropolis Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca.. Date of Artwork:V-IV secc. ca

A group of people photographed in front of the tusculum of King Bulic of Amfissa, in Greece. Greece Amfissa.. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

Ruins of the Temple of Zeus, in Olympia, Greece. Greece Olympia. Temple Archaic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca.. Date of Artwork:468-456

Ruins of an ancient gate, Faleria Faleria. Date of Photograph:19/03/1911

The ruins of the amphitheatre of Amfissa, in Greece. Greece Amfissa. Arena, Amphitheater Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca.. Date of Artwork:V-IV secc

The ruins of the Temple of the Sun, in Baalbek, ancient Heliopolis. Lebanon Baalbek Temple Antonine Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Archeological ruins in the garden of the National Museum of Carthage. Tunisia Carthage, National Museum. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

Group Portrait through the ruins of Ostia Antica, Italy Rome. Date of Photograph:15-16/11/1920

View of Ostia Antica Rome. Date of Photograph:15-16/11/1920

The ruins of the Roman theater in Tuscolo Frascati Tuscolo. Date of Photograph:1890-1910

View of Pompeii with Vesuvius Pompeii. Date of Photograph:1890-1910

The peristyle of Casa dei Vettii, Pompeii Pompeii Peristyle First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1910. Date of Artwork:I sec. a.C

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"Unearthing the Past: A Journey through History's Treasures and Fossils" Step into a world of discovery as we delve into the fascinating realm of excavations. From the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru to the Sutton Hoo treasure, each site holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Intriguingly captured by Francois Gohier, Llama FG 8898 stands proud against the backdrop of Machu Picchu. This UNESCO World Heritage Site reveals remnants of an advanced civilization that once thrived amidst breathtaking mountainous landscapes. Venturing further back in time, we find ourselves at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. The geology sedimentary sequence showcases a mesmerizing tapestry of Triassic Chinle Formation, Jurassic Entrada Formation, and Jurassic Morrison Formation. These layers hold clues to Earth's prehistoric past and offer glimpses into long-extinct dinosaurs' existence. The allure continues with Peru FG 8889 - Michu Picchu nestled beneath Huayna Picchu mountain. Francois Gohier captures this awe-inspiring city that has stood for centuries as a testament to human ingenuity and architectural marvels. Turning our attention towards treasures fit for kings, gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and obsidian adorn splendid swords steeped in regal history. The Royal Treasure speaks volumes about opulence throughout different eras. Transporting us back in time is John Cooke Bourne's artwork depicting Tring cutting on the London & Birmingham Railway from 1837. This illustration offers a glimpse into early industrialization efforts shaping modern transportation systems. Dinosaur enthusiasts are treated to Hadrosaur bones unearthed during excavation at Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada. These fossils provide invaluable insights into life during the Late Cretaceous period when these magnificent creatures roamed our planet. Machu Picchu reappears on our journey through excavations as it unveils its splendor below the towering Huayna Picchu.