Second Millennium Bc Collection (#2)

Egypt, Old Thebes, Theban Necropolis, Ramesseum, Medinet Habu Detail, relief with priests and dignitaries with offerings UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Old Thebes, Luxor, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, 18th dynasty, Anubis Chapel, wall with painted reliefs and ceiling with stars UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bronze model of Nuraghe of Olmedo
Nuragic civilization. Bronze model of the Nuraghe of Olmedo

Flask-shaped vase
Prehistory, Italy, Eneolithic. Rinaldone culture. Flask-shaped vase

Italy, Liguria region, Necklace from Valle Argentina
Prehistory, Italy, Liguria region, Aeneolithic, 2800-1800 b.C. - Necklace from Valle Argentina

Spiral-shaped bronze fibula, from Swidnica
Prehistory, Poland, Bronze Age. Lusatian culture. Spiral-shaped bronze fibula. From Swidnica

Spear heads, from Sardinia Region
Nuragic civilization. Spear heads. From Sardinia Region

Ceramic funerary urn with geometric decoration, from Pan Shan
Prehistory, China, 2nd millennium b.C. Ceramic funerary urn with geometric decoration. From Pan Shan

Italy, Sardinia, Abbasanta, province of Oristano, Nuraghe Losa
Italy - Sardinia Region - Abbasanta, province of Oristano. Nuraghe Losa

Italy, Sardinia, Tempio Pausania, province of Olbia-Tempio, Nuraghe Majori, detail of entrance
Italy - Sardinia Region - Tempio Pausania, province of Olbia-Tempio - Nuraghe Majori, detail of the entrance

Large painted and engraved vase, phase Tarxien III, from Tarxien megalithic temple
Prehistory, Malta, Neolithic. Large painted and engraved vase, phase Tarxien III. From Tarxien megalithic temple

Engraved soapstone tool used to smooth objects, from nuragic village of Isportana, Dorgali, province of Nuoro
Nuragic civilization. Engraved soapstone tool used to smooth objects. From the nuragic village of Isportana, Dorgali, province of Nuoro

Ceramic bowl, from Sardinia Region
Nuragic civilization. Ceramic bowl. From Sardinia Region

Ceramic vase with geometric decoration, from Machang
Prehistory, China, 2nd millennium b.C. Ceramic vase with geometric decoration. From Machang

Italy, Sardinia, Isili, province of Cagliari, Nuraghe Is Paras
Italy - Sardinia Region - Isili, province of Cagliari - Nuraghe Is Paras

Matt-painted amphoriskos decorated with geometric patterns, late Bronze Age, from Aiani, Livadeia
Greek civilization, Helladic period, 11th century b.C. Matt-painted amphoriskos decorated with geometric patterns, late Bronze Age. From Aiani, Livadeia

Kantharos decorated with geometric patterns, from prehistoric settlement of Asseros, Lagadas, Thessaloniki
Greek civilization, Helladic period, 12th century b.C. Late Bronze Age kantharos decorated with geometric patterns. From the prehistoric settlement of Asseros, Lagadas, Thessaloniki

Bronze figure of warrior, from Sardinia Region
Nuragic civilization. Bronze figure of a warrior. From Sardinia Region

Italy, Sardinia, Orani, province of Nuoro, Nuraghe Athethu
Italy - Sardinia Region - Orani, province of Nuoro - Nuraghe Athethu

Stele Caven 1 with graffiti
Prehistory, Italy, Iron Age. Camunian civilization. Stele Caven 1 with graffiti

Sword hilt in gold, from Guadalajara
Prehistory, Spain, Bronze Age. El Argar civilization. Sword hilt in gold, from Guadalajara

Italy, Sardinia, Chiaramonte, province of Sassari, Nuraghe Ruju
Italy - Sardinia Region - Chiaramonte, province of Sassari - Nuraghe Ruju

Italy, Sicily, Eolie Islands, province of Messina, Filicudi Island, Ruins of prehistoric village of Capo Graziano
Italy - Sicily Region - Eolie Islands, province of Messina - Filicudi Island - Ruins of the prehistoric village of Capo Graziano

Italy, Latium region, Luni sul Mignone (Viterbo province), Ruins of building from Bronze Age
Italy - Latium region - Luni sul Mignone (Viterbo province) - 12th century. Ruins of a building dating back to the Bronze Age

Sweden, Vastra Gotaland County, Norrkoping, Rock carvings in Tanum or Tanumshede, Scandinavian Bronze Age
Sweden - Vastra Gotaland County - Norrkoping. Rock carvings in Tanum or Tanumshede (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1994), Scandinavian Bronze Age

Gold comb, from Caldas de Reyes
Prehistory, Spain, Bronze Age. Gold comb. From Caldas de Reyes

Italy, Sardinia, Arzachena, province of Olbia-Tempio, Li Longhi Giants tomb, back view
Italy - Sardinia Region - Arzachena, province of Olbia-Tempio - Li Longhi Giants tomb, back view

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The second millennium BC was a time of great cultural and artistic achievements, as seen in various ancient civilizations around the world. In Egypt, the rich Egyptian creation myth unfolded, with gods and goddesses shaping the world. The Talaiot at Talati de Dalt in Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain stands tall as a testament to the advanced architectural skills of this era. Moving back to Egypt, the ceiling of the hypostyle hall at Torre d en Galmes reveals intricate designs that transport us to a bygone era. Statuary groups like Pendua and his wife Nefertari captivate us with their lifelike limestone forms. Delving deeper into Egyptian history, we encounter fascinating details on statues such as Thutmose III's before 1479-circa 1425 B. C masterpiece from Luxor's Ancient Thebes Valley of Kings Tomb of Horemhab. These sculptures provide glimpses into royal life during this period. Illustrations depicting rural daily life take us beyond palaces and tombs. We witness scenes of fowl plucking and grape harvesting - activities that connected people to nature even then. Egyptian art also embraced mythology; murals featuring Anubis at Tomb of Horemheb in Ancient Thebes' Valley of Kings showcase religious beliefs intertwined with artistic expression. Traveling further west within Egypt's borders brings us to Sheikh Adn el-Qurna where Ramos' tomb boasts captivating wall drawings that depict stories lost in time but preserved through these remarkable artworks. Beyond Egypt lies Knossos in Crete, Greece - home to magnificent structures like the Palace Of Minos. Close-ups reveal stunning murals adorning palace walls while Queen's Megaron dazzles visitors with its dolphin frescoes – an ode to both artistry and marine life appreciation. As we explore these archaeological sites across different lands during the second millennium BC, we are transported back thousands of years, marveling at the creativity and ingenuity of our ancient ancestors.