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Preceding Collection (#19)

"Journey through Time: Tracing the Preceding Footsteps Across Continents" Ploughing with shire horses in Derbyshire, England

Background imagePreceding Collection: Interior of the arena and the cavea

Interior of the arena and the cavea, Colosseum, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: The Colosseum

The Colosseum, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Storage wells for supplies like olive oil

Storage wells for supplies like olive oil, and modern farmhouses built with stones from old city behind, Saepinium, late Atilia Molise, Molise, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Excavated ruins

Excavated ruins, defensive wall fortified by 27 bastions, Saepinium, near Campobasso, Molise, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Typical shop with large storage vessels

Typical shop with large storage vessels (Dolia) in which food could be kept at even temperature, Herculaneum, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Detail of fountain

Detail of fountain, Herculaneum, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Fordongianus Roman baths

Fordongianus Roman baths, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Roman town

Roman town, Nora, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Tharros, Punic and Roman ruins of city founded by Phoenicians

Tharros, Punic and Roman ruins of city founded by Phoenicians in 730 BC, near Oristano, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Punic and Roman ruins of city founded by Phoenicians in 730BC

Punic and Roman ruins of city founded by Phoenicians in 730BC, Tharros, island of Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Palazzo Carignano, birthplace of Carlo Alberto, V

Palazzo Carignano, birthplace of Carlo Alberto, V. Emanuele II and meeting place of first Italian Parliament, Turin, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Roman and Greek theatre

Roman and Greek theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Bakery, Pompeii

Bakery, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Paved street

Paved street, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Forum, Pompeii

Forum, Pompeii, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Street, Pompeii

Street, Pompeii, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Statue erected 1890 of Giuseppe Garibaldi

Statue erected 1890 of Giuseppe Garibaldi, Piazza Garibaldi, Todi, Umbria, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Girl in a bikini

Girl in a bikini, 4th century AD mosaic in the Villa Romana del Casale, near Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Girls in bikinis doing gymnastics

Girls in bikinis doing gymnastics, 4th century AD mosaic in the Villa Romana del Casale, near Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Temple E, dating from 5th century BC

Temple E, dating from 5th century BC, Selinunte, near Castelventrano, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Temple of Heracles (Hercules)

Temple of Heracles (Hercules), dating from 500 BC, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Temple of Vesta

Temple of Vesta, Roman Forum, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Ruins of Septizodium

Ruins of Septizodium, Circo Massimo, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Lintelled doorway entrance

Lintelled doorway entrance, Nuoro province, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Nuraghe Santu Antine

Nuraghe Santu Antine, near Torralba, also known as Nuraghe Majore, basalt, Sassari province, island of Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Su Nuraxi Nuraghic complex dating from 1500BC

Su Nuraxi Nuraghic complex dating from 1500BC, ruins of possibly a palace dating from circa 1500BC, excavated since 1949, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Barumini, Marmilla region, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Nuraghe di Palmavera

Nuraghe di Palmavera, dating from 13th century BC, near Alghero, Nurra province, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Church of Santa Sabina

Church of Santa Sabina, Byzantine chapel in farmland near Macomer, Silanus, Nuoro province, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: The Roman Forum looking north

The Roman Forum looking north, the Curia and Arch of Septimus Severus, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: View north to ruins of Northern palace from store rooms lookout

View north to ruins of Northern palace from store rooms lookout, Masada, Masada National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dead Sea, Israel, Middle East

Background imagePreceding Collection: Hindu temples of Candi Prambanan

Hindu temples of Candi Prambanan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yogyakarta region, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePreceding Collection: Detail of the carved friezes dating from the 8th century AD

Detail of the carved friezes dating from the 8th century AD, Buddhist site of Borobudur, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePreceding Collection: Detail of the west facade

Detail of the west facade, 8th century Buddhist site of Borobudur, UNESCO World Heritage Site, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePreceding Collection: Arupadhatu view

Arupadhatu view, 8th century Buddhist site of Borobudur, UNESCO World Heritage Site, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePreceding Collection: Terrace detail

Terrace detail, 8th century Buddhist site of Borobudur, UNESCO World Heritage Site, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePreceding Collection: Gedong Songo Temple

Gedong Songo Temple, in group of 111 Hindu temples dating from 730 to 780 AD, on slopes of Gunung Ungaran, near Bandungan, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePreceding Collection: The 15th century temple of Candi Sukuh

The 15th century temple of Candi Sukuh, on slopes of Gunung Lawu, east of Solo, thought to be linked to fertiflity cult, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePreceding Collection: Garuda in front of the 15th century temple of Candi Sukuh

Garuda in front of the 15th century temple of Candi Sukuh, on slopes of Gunung Lawu, east of Solo, thought to be linked to fertiflity cult, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePreceding Collection: Flat backed turtle dias in front of main temple of Candi Sukuh

Flat backed turtle dias in front of main temple of Candi Sukuh, on slopes of Gunung Lawu, east of Solo, though to be linked to fertility cult, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePreceding Collection: Statue, Candi Ceto

Statue, Candi Ceto, Hindu temple with elements of Shavaism and fertility worship near Candi Sukuh, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imagePreceding Collection: Tomb of Xerxes

Tomb of Xerxes, Naqsh-e Rostam (Naqsh-i-Rustem), Iran, Middle East

Background imagePreceding Collection: Tombs of Darius II and Artaxerxes (left to right)

Tombs of Darius II and Artaxerxes (left to right), Naqsh e Rustam (Naqsh-i-Rustem), Iran, Middle East

Background imagePreceding Collection: Astrolabe 890 / 1485-6

Astrolabe 890 / 1485-6
Astrolabe 890/1485-6, Awhad Muhammad Iran, John Addis Gallery, British Museum, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePreceding Collection: Achaemenian tomb of Cyrus II

Achaemenian tomb of Cyrus II, 559-530 BC, on Murghab Plain, restored by Alexander the Great in 324 BC, Pasargadae, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePreceding Collection: Carved reliefs of rams from Asia Minor on the Apadana

Carved reliefs of rams from Asia Minor on the Apadana palace staircase, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePreceding Collection: Tomb of Darius at Naqsh-e Rustam

Tomb of Darius at Naqsh-e Rustam, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePreceding Collection: Sassanian palace

Sassanian palace, Firuzabad, Iran, Middle East




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"Journey through Time: Tracing the Preceding Footsteps Across Continents" Ploughing with shire horses in Derbyshire, England, takes us back to a time when farming relied on traditional methods and the strength of these majestic creatures. The Vasa Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a glimpse into the preceding era of naval warfare as we marvel at the grandeur and tragic fate of the 17th century warship, Vasa. Unveiling ancient mysteries, the Gold mask of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo transports us to North Africa's rich history and showcases an exquisite artifact from preceding civilizations. Standing tall as a testament to industrial innovation, Ironbridge in Shropshire presents us with the first iron bridge ever built—a pioneering engineering marvel that heralded a new era. Stepping into Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem in Nottinghamshire immerses us in centuries-old traditions as we savor drinks within England's oldest inn—preceding generations have gathered here for centuries. With King Harold's foot soldiers depicted on Bayeux Tapestry, we are transported back to Normandy where their spears and battle axes tell tales of bravery and conflict from times long past. Gazing upon Ludlow Castle from Whitecliff allows our imagination to wander through medieval times while admiring this magnificent fortress that has stood strong for centuries. Ascending into history itself, exploring Anne Frank House attic brings forth emotions as we connect with her story during World War II—an enduring reminder of humanity's darkest moments preceding hope and resilience. Witnessing King Harold's demise depicted on Bayeux Tapestry reminds us how events shaped nations—this poignant scene unfolds amidst picturesque Normandy landscapes etching its place in European history forevermore.