Ruins And Remains Collection

Adoration of the magi with st Clare and Francis, c.1510 (oil on panel)
8620034 Adoration of the magi with st Clare and Francis, c.1510 (oil on panel) by Volponi, Giovanni Battista (lo Scalabrino) (1489-1561); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta)

Venus in the Forge of Vulcan, 1620-78 (oil on panel)
8726581 Venus in the Forge of Vulcan, 1620-78 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78) (workshop); 60.5x90.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Workshop of Jan Brueghel The Younger)

Excavation of a Roman city at Timgad, Algeria (b/w photo)
8672126 Excavation of a Roman city at Timgad, Algeria (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ruins at Narni, Italy 1875 (Oil on canvas)
8766590 Ruins at Narni, Italy 1875 (Oil on canvas) by Cropsey, Jasper Francis (1823-1900); 30.5x50.8 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Roller, Roofing, Rooster, Rowing, Rubbers, Rudder, Ruin, Ruler, Running, Saber, Sable, Saddle (engraving)
8650075 Roller, Roofing, Rooster, Rowing, Rubbers, Rudder, Ruin, Ruler, Running, Saber, Sable, Saddle (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roller)

Panoramic view of the interior of the Colosseum (Colosseo) Rome, Italy, 1st century AD (photo)
MME4709067 Panoramic view of the interior of the Colosseum (Colosseo) Rome, Italy, 1st century AD (photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Colosseo, Parco Archeologico del Colosseo, Rome

Panoramic view of the Colosseum (Colosseo), Rome Italy, 1st century AD (photo)
MME4708875 Panoramic view of the Colosseum (Colosseo), Rome Italy, 1st century AD (photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Colosseo, Parco Archeologico del Colosseo, Rome

A rainbow emerges from the clouds over Machu Picchu

A llama and reconstructed stone buildings on Machu Picchu

A double rainbow forms above Machu Picchu

Cloud shrouded Machu Picchu

Reconstructed stone buildings on Machu Picchu

Sunrise on the pre-Columbian Inca ruins of Machu Picchu

The pre-Columbian Inca ruins of Machu Picchu

Llama looking over the pre-Columbian Inca ruins of Machu Picchu

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Exploring the ruins and remains of ancient civilizations is like stepping back in time, a glimpse into the past that leaves us in awe of what once was. These crumbling structures hold stories of triumph and tragedy, reminding us of the impermanence of all things. As nature slowly reclaims these forgotten places, we are left to ponder our own legacy and impact on the world. The beauty in decay is a haunting reminder that nothing lasts forever, yet there is a certain melancholy charm in these remnants of bygone eras. From majestic temples to humble dwellings, each ruin tells a unique tale of human history and resilience. So let us wander among the ruins and remains, marveling at their silent echoes and contemplating our place in this ever-changing world.