Neolithic Collection (#5)

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Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Neolithic henge monument and stone circle. Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Neolithic henge monument and stone circle. Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orkney Islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orkney Islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Standing Stones of Stenness, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Standing Stones of Stenness, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Standing Stones of Stenness, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Avebury, England. Similar to Stonehenge, Avebury is a World Herritage Site boasting gigantic standing stones in a circular pattern surrounding the town of Avebury

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Avebury, England. Similar to Stonehenge, Avebury is a World Herritage Site boasting gigantic standing stones in a circular pattern surrounding the town of Avebury

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Prehistoric Art. Dolmen (gravestone) of Cova d'en Daina'. Near Romanya de la Selva. Girona Province. Catalonia. Spain. Date: 02/08/2007

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La Hechicera Dolmen. Elvillar. Alava. Pais Vasco. Spain. Date: 16/11/2006

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Ireland, Newgrange. Newgrange Passage Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date: 23/01/2007

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Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland Date: 26/07/2006

Blade, Neolithic period, c. 2500 / 2000 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Blade, Neolithic period, c. 2500/2000 B.C

Vessel from Al Ubaid, Iraq c. 2500 BC (pottery)
AMQ113686 Vessel from Al Ubaid, Iraq c.2500 BC (pottery) by Iraqi School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Deep vessel (earthenware with cord-marked decoration)
5054681 Deep vessel (earthenware with cord-marked decoration) by Japanese School, Jomon Period (c.14000-300 B.C.); 69.8 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Jar (earthenware with incised decoration)
5054684 Jar (earthenware with incised decoration) by Japanese School, Jomon Period (c.14000-300 B.C.); height: 20 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Cromlech Stone, near Penzance, December 1925
A GWR publicity view of the Cromlech Stone or Lanyon Quoit near Penzance, December 1925. This neolithic monument is a dolmen or burial chamber and lies in the open Cornish landscape near Madron

Engraving depicting Neolithic Implements including a stone tranchet, stone pick, stone and horn axe, flint knife, stone mallets, axe-hammers made from polished stone and flint arrow-heads

Cong, Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Cong, Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2400 B.C. Vessel in the form of a straight tube with a circular bore and square outer section

Hoe Blade, Neolithic period, (3rd / 2nd millennium B. C. ), or early Shang dynasty (c)
Hoe Blade, Neolithic period, (3rd/2nd millennium B.C.), or early Shang dynasty (c. 1600/1045 B.C.)

Axe, Neolithic period, probably Dawenkou culture, c. 3000-2500 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Axe, Neolithic period, probably Dawenkou culture, c. 3000-2500 B.C

Disc (bi), Neolithic period, 4th / 3rd millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Disc (bi), Neolithic period, 4th/3rd millennium B.C

Notched Disc, Neolithic to Shang period, c. 2000-1500 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Notched Disc, Neolithic to Shang period, c. 2000-1500 B.C

Ring with Animal Mask, Neolithic period, 2nd millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Ring with Animal Mask, Neolithic period, 2nd millennium B.C

Plaque with Human Head, late Neolithic period, Shejiahe culture, c. 2500 / 2000 B. C
Plaque with Human Head, late Neolithic period, Shejiahe culture, c. 2500/2000 B.C

Axe, Neolithic period, probably Liangzhu culture, c. 3000-2000 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Axe, Neolithic period, probably Liangzhu culture, c. 3000-2000 B.C

Ceremonial blade, Neolithic period, c. 3000 / 2000 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial blade, Neolithic period, c. 3000/2000 B.C

Squared disc (cong), Neolithic period (ca. 8000-2000 BC), Liangzhu Culture, ca. 3000-2500 B.C. Vessel in the form of a straight tube with a circular bore and square outer section

Axe, Neolithic period, c. 2500 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Axe, Neolithic period, c. 2500 B.C

Disc (bi), Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture, c. 3000 / 2000 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Disc (bi), Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture, c. 3000/2000 B.C

Bracelet or Arm Ring, Neolithic period, probably Liangzhu culture, 3rd millennium B. C
Bracelet or Arm Ring, Neolithic period, probably Liangzhu culture, 3rd millennium B.C

Squarish Disk with Rounded Corners, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture, c. 3000 B. C
Squarish Disk with Rounded Corners, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture, c. 3000 B.C

Blade, late Neolithic period to early Shang period, c. 1600 / 1045 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Blade, late Neolithic period to early Shang period, c. 1600/1045 B.C

Openwork Ornament, Neolithic period, 3rd millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Openwork Ornament, Neolithic period, 3rd millennium B.C

Axe, Neolithic period, probably Songze culture, c. 4000-3000 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Axe, Neolithic period, probably Songze culture, c. 4000-3000 B.C

Cong, Neolithic period (ca. 8000-2000 BC), Liangzhu Culture, ca. 3000-2000 B. C
Cong, Neolithic period (ca.8000-2000 BC), Liangzhu Culture, ca. 3000-2000 B.C. Vessel in the form of a straight tube with a circular bore and square outer section

Ring, Neolithic period, probably Liangzhu culture, 3rd millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Ring, Neolithic period, probably Liangzhu culture, 3rd millennium B.C

Double-Handled Jar, Neolithic period, Qijia culture, c. 2000 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Double-Handled Jar, Neolithic period, Qijia culture, c. 2000 B.C. Gansu province

Arched pendant, late Neolithic period, Longshan culture, or early Shang period, c. 1600/1045 B.C

Openwork Ornament, late Neolithic period, 3rd millennium B. C. or early Shang period
Openwork Ornament, late Neolithic period, 3rd millennium B.C. or early Shang period, c. 1600/1045 B.C

Slit Tube (jue), Neolithic period, 5th / 4th millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Slit Tube (jue), Neolithic period, 5th/4th millennium B.C

Slit Oval Ring (jue), Neolithic period, 5th / 4th millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Slit Oval Ring (jue), Neolithic period, 5th/4th millennium B.C

Slit Ring (jue), Neolithic period, 4th / 3rd millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Slit Ring (jue), Neolithic period, 4th/3rd millennium B.C

The Ring of Brodgar at dawn, Mainland, Orkney Isles, Scotland. October 2020

Bracelet, Neolithic period, ca. 5000-2000 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bracelet, Neolithic period, ca. 5000-2000 BCE

Bracelet, Late Neolithic period, late 3rd millenium BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bracelet, Late Neolithic period, late 3rd millenium BCE

Bracelet with geometric decoration, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Bracelet with incised glyphs, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bracelet with incised glyphs, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Six-tier tube (cong ?) with masks, probably recut, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Disk (bi ?) with incised glyph, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Flattened cylindrical bead, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Flattened cylindrical bead, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Three-tier tube (cong ?) with masks, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Bracelet with bands, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bracelet with bands, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

One-tier tube (cong ?) with masks, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-ca. 2250 BCE

Disk (bi ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-ca. 2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Disk (bi ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-ca. 2250 BCE

Six-tier tube (cong ?) with masks, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Head ornament, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Head ornament, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Bead, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bead, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Two-tier tube (cong ?) with masks, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-ca. 2250 BCE

Three-tier tube (cong ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-ca. 2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Three-tier tube (cong ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-ca. 2250 BCE

Tapered pendant, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tapered pendant, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Bracelet with animal heads, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bracelet with animal heads, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Cong-shaped bead, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Cong-shaped bead, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Decorative fitting for an ornamental comb, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Head ornament with mask, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Head ornament with mask, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Axe shaft cap, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Axe shaft cap, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Ornament in the form of an animal head and crest, Late Neolithic period, ca. 1050-ca
Ornament in the form of an animal head and crest, reworked from a tube (cong ?), fragment, Late Neolithic period; reworked in Western Zhou dynasty, ca. 1050-ca. 950 BCE

Five-tier tube (cong ?) with masks, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Eleven-tier tube (cong ?) with masks, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Disk (bi ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Disk (bi ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Cylindrical bead, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Cylindrical bead, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Disk (bi ?) with knobs, Late Neolithic period, 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Disk (bi ?) with knobs, Late Neolithic period, reworked and decorated in late Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warr, 3300-2250 BCE

Arc-shaped pendant (huang ?), made from a disk (bi ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE

Tube (cong ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tube (cong ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE

Forked blade (zhang ?), Late Neolithic period or early Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1400 BCE

Forked blade (zhang ?), fragment, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE

Disk (bi ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Disk (bi ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE

Harvesting knife (hu ?) with mask and felines, fragment, Late Neolithic period, ca. 2000-1700 BCE

Arc-shaped pendant (huang ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE

Straight chisel (gui?) with face and bird, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE

Axe (fu ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 2000-1700 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Axe (fu ?), Late Neolithic period, ca. 2000-1700 BCE

Ring, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ring, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE

Harvesting knife (hu ?), fragment, Late Neolithic period, ca. 2000-ca. 1700 BCE

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Step back in time and explore the wonders of the Neolithic era. From the mystical Avebury Stone Circle to the iconic Stonehenge, these ancient sites hold secrets that continue to captivate our imagination. Journey through history as you stand amidst the Avebury Stone Circle (J900435), marveling at its grandeur and wondering about its purpose. Feel a sense of awe as you approach Stonehenge ahead (FL01500_02_003), knowing that you are about to witness one of the world's most famous landmarks. As you gaze upon Stonehenge (J850008) during golden hour, let yourself be transported to an age long gone, where rituals and beliefs intertwined with nature. The setting sun casts a warm glow on this enigmatic structure (J870232), creating a breathtaking sight that leaves no visitor untouched. Venturing further north, discover Skara Brae Prehistoric Village on Scotland's Orkney Islands – a remarkable testament to human resilience and ingenuity. Explore these ancient dwellings and imagine what life was like for our ancestors thousands of years ago. Return once more to Stonehenge (N071215) and immerse yourself in its timeless allure. Let your mind wander as you walk among these colossal stones, pondering their origins and significance. Make your way towards Waylands Smithy (K040655), another Neolithic gem nestled within England's countryside. Here, experience tranquility amidst nature while admiring this well-preserved burial chamber. Continue your journey with a visit to Avebury Stone Circle (N071124). This expansive site will leave you awestruck by its sheer scale – an impressive feat accomplished by early civilizations who left behind enduring legacies. Stonehenge beckons once again (K021103), inviting visitors from around the globe to delve into its mysteries. Stand beneath towering monoliths and contemplate their purpose in this sacred space.