Preceding Collection (#28)

Temples at Philae, UNESCO World Heritage Site, by the River Nile, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pillars in the temple of Sobek and Horus, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The sphinx, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Great Pyramid (El Castillo), Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Cedar tree with bromeliades, Temple 4 beyond, Tikal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guatemala, Central America

Mayan observatory (El Caracol) and the Great Pyramid (El Castillo) beyond, Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Pyramids at Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Wall painting in the tomb of Sinjin, chief artist to Ramses II, Deir el Medina, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Tomb of Ramose, Grand Minister of the 18th dynasty, Valley of the Nobles, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Wall paintings of female musicians in the tomb of Nakht, Minister of Agriculture in the reign of Tutmosis IV, Valley of the Nobles, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Paintings of scenes of everday life in the tomb of Nakht, Minister of Agriculture in the reign of Tutmosis IV, Valley of the Nobles, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pyramid, Meroe, Sudan, Africa

El Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Temple of Re-Herakte built for Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Medinet Habu Temple, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Karnak temple, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Kertassi temple, Kalabsha island, Lake Nasser, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Gerfusin temple, Kalabsha island, Lake Nasser, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Seboua temple, Lake Nasser, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple at Philae, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Avenue of sphinxes, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of Ramses II in the Great Court of Ramses II, Luxor Temple, Luxor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Avenue of sphinxes looking towards statues of Ramses II, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Birth-house and Coptic church, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief on the birth-house, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Seated colossi and base of obelisk, Luxor Temple, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Kertassi, New Kalabsha, near Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Hathor, built for queen Nefretare, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sacred lake, Temple of Karnak, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Great Court, Temple of Amun, Karnak, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Mortuary temple of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Lamanai, Belize, Central America

Ptolemaic low relief of the hawk-headed god Horus presented with offerings, Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Wall painting of bird in hand in the tomb of Nakht, Minister of Agriculture in the reign of Tutmosis IV, Valley of the Nobles, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Wall painting of daughter of Nakht from hunt scene in the tomb of Nakht, Minister of Agriculture in the reign of Tutmosis IV, Valley of the Nobles, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt

Cat climbing papyrus stem in duck hunting scene, Tomb of Menna, 18th dynasty, Sheikh Abd el-Kurna, Valley of the Nobles, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Scribes record crop in harvest scene, Tomb of Menna, 18th dynasty, Sheikh Abd el-Kurna, Valley of the Nobles, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Bent pyramid (pyramid of Dahshur), 321ft high, base 620ft, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Close-up showing the ankh, symbol of life, being offered to Sethos I, pharaoh of the 19th dynasty, New Kingdom, Temple of Sethos I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ramps and terraces of the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Deir el Bahri, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hypostyle hall of Amenophis III, 32 papyriform columns, Luxor Temple, Luxor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

First cathedral built by the Spanish in the New World, Santo Domingo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dominican Republic, island of Hispaniola, West Indies, Central Amerca

Extterior of tower and wall of Bezdez Castle with landscape of valley below, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

Baroque plague column dating from 1715, built as symbol of Roman Catholic domination by Austrian Hapsburgs, Kutna Hora, Stredocesko, Czech Republic, Europe

Coat of arms of the Swartzenberg family, the Castle, Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, Europe

Detail from the golden Eggenberg carriage, the Castle, Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, Europe

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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.