Preceding Collection (#30)

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

Pa-O guide pulling weeds out of a stupa, 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

White stone elephant, 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

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

Youqson Kyaung (Yoke-Sone Kyaung) the oldest surviving wooden monastery in the Bagan area, now a museum containing articles from the Konbaung period, Salay (Sale), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Carvings of Jataka and Ramayana tales, Youqson Kyaung (Yoke-Sone Kyaung) the oldest surviving wooden monastery in the Bagan area, now a museum containing articles from the Konbaung period

Ancient hti, Kakku Buddhist Ruins, said to contain over two thousand brick and laterite stupas, legend holds that the first stupas were erected in the 12th century by Alaungsithu

Carvings on an ancient stupa, Kakku Buddhist Ruins, said to contain over two thousand brick and laterite stupas, legend holds that the first stupas were erected in the 12th century by Alaungsithu

Antique Buddha image in niche below stupa, Kakku Buddhist Ruins, said to contain over two thousand brick and laterite stupas

Pagoda with Payathonzu complex of three brick shrines in the background, Salay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Payathonzu complex of three brick shrines with interconnected sikara, Salay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

British colonial building, Salay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Buddha image and frescoes from the Konbaung period, Sulamani Pahto built in 1181 by King Narapatisithu, Old Bagan (Pagan), Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Kakku Buddhist Ruins, said to contain over two thousand brick and laterite stupas, legend holds that the first stupas were erected in the 12th century by Alaungsithu, King of Bagan (Pagan)

Maison du Roi, Brussels, Belgium, Europe

Steam boat on the Murray River, Echuca, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Exterior of the Penitentiary, Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Spiky Bridge built in 1843 by convicts, east coast, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Historic building, Central Tilba, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

House, Hill End, historic gold mining town, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Houses, Sofala, historic gold mining town, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Door, historic Tom Groggin Station, Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Sovereign Hill, re-creation of an 1860s gold-mining township near Ballarat, west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Horse drawn carriage at Sovereign Hill, re-creation of an 1860s gold-mining township near Ballarat, west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Kanyaka Historic Site ruins, Flinders Range, South Australia, Australia, Pacific

Bones, relic of whaling industry, Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Battlements, Cape Coast Castle, dating from 1652, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

West Gate, Roman site of Timgad, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Chariot wheel ruts by the West Gate, Roman site of Timgad, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Main street and arch from the capitol, Roman site of Djemila, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Rock paintings, Tassili, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Buddhist caves, living quarters of the monks, in rock-carved stupa-monastery complex dating from the Kushano-Sasanian period, Takht-I-Rustam (Rustams Throne), near Haibak, Samangan Province

Wooden bridge across chasm leading to Buddhist stupa carved out of rock, Top-I-Rustam (Rustams throne), an early burial mound that contained Buddha relics dating from the 4th and 5th centuries AD

Corridor off which are monks living quarters, Cave 2 of Buddhist caves in rock-carved stupa-monastery complex dating from the Kushano-Sasanian period, Takht-I-Rustam (Rustams Throne), near Haibak

Interior of Buddhist cave from the Kushano-Sasanian period, 4th-5th centuries AD, Takht-I-Rusam (Rustams throne), part of a stupa-monastery complex carved from rock near Haibak, Samangan Province

Buddhist stupa carved out of rock at Takht-I-Rustam (Rustams throne) an early burial mound that contained relics of the Buddha

Buddhist caves at Takht-I-Rusam (Rustams throne), part of a stupa-monastery complex carved from rock dating from the Kushano-Sasanian period 4th-5th century AD. Samangan Province, Afghanistan, Asia

Mortar hole in the Minaret of Bahram Shah, one of two 12th century minarets believed to have served as models for the Minaret of Jam, with square Kufic and Noshki script, Ghazni, Afghanistan, 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.