Preceding Collection (#29)

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

Mosaic of the gladiators in the House of the Gladiators, Kourion (Curium) (Kurion), Cyprus, Europe

Mosaic, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus, Europe

Archaeological site, Amathous (Amathus), Cyprus, Mediterranean, Europe

St. Hilarion, Byzantine monastery rebuilt as by Lusignans as a castle in the 11th century, North Cyprus, Cyprus, Europe

Casa de Diego Velazquez, oldest house in Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

A triangular lunette at the Castillo del Morro, a fortess at the entrance to the Bay of Santiago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, 10 km southwest of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Walls of 2nd century amphitheatre at archaeological ruins of Solin (known as Salona by the Romans), Split, Dalmatia Coast, Croatia, Europe

Archaeological ruins of the ancient city of Solin (known as Salona by the Romans), Split, Dalmatia Coast, Croatia, Europe

Roman amphitheatre from the 1st century, Pula, Istria Coast, Croatia, Europe

Tourists walking through stone arch in Old Town, Pula, Istria Coast, Croatia, Europe

Roman amphitheatre dating from 1st century BC, with 22000 capacity, Pula, Istria, Croatia, Europe

Venetian architecture, Hvar, Hvar Island, Croatia, Europe

Walls dating from the 14th century, Ston, Croatia, Europe

Looking down from viewpoint on excavated site of pre-Columbian city, Guayabo National Monument, Turrialba, Costa Rica, Central America

Sky-Map stone has astrological signifance, at excavated site of pre-Columbian city, Guayabo National Monument, Turrialba, Costa Rica, Central America

Drinking pool and decorated grinding stone at excavated site of pre-Columbian city, Guayabo National Monument, Turrialba, Costa Rica, Central America

The Great Wall, near Jing Hang Ling, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Beijing, China, Asia

Ruins of Jiaone (Jiaohe), old capital on the Silk Road, dating from 1st century AD, Turpan Depression, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, Asia

North West Mounted Police Fort, (Royal Canadian Mounted Police), Fort McLeod, Alberta, Canada, North America

N. W. Mounted Police barracks dating from 1893, the last NWMP barracks on its original site in Western Canada was
N.W. Mounted Police barracks dating from 1893, the last NWMP barracks on its original site in Western Canada was restored in 1989, Canmore, Alberta, Canada, North America

Bayon temple, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pre Rup temple, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stone statuary of human faces, Ta Prohm temple, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stone statuary of human face, Ta Prohm temple, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sunrise, Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

South Gate, Angkor Thom, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Preah Khan, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Giant stone faces, the Bayon, Angkor Thom, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pre-Ankorian site of Sambor Prei Kuk, Prasat Trapeang Ropaeak complex, Kompong Thom, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Colonial building, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bayon, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Finely carved doorway within temple of Banteay Srei, founded in 967 AD, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Towers at west of Bakong Temple, Rolous group dating from 9th century, earliest of Angkor temples, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

View from the Shwesandaw Paya of the extensive site of Bagan (Pagan) archaeological zone, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Temple at sunrise, Bagan (Pagan) archaeological zone, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

View from the Gayokpyemin Pagoda, Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

View north from Gayokpyemin Pagoda across Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Temples and pagodas at dawn, Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Tree roots causing damage to the ancient stupas, Kakku Buddhist Ruins, a site of over two thousand brick and laterite stupas, some dating back to the 12th century, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Ancient stupas, Kakku Buddhist Ruins, a site of over two thousand brick and laterite stupas, some dating back to the 12th century, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

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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.