Third Millennium Bc Collection

Standing stones. This is Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, England. It is on the level top of a hill in the Lake District

Egyptian creation myth. 19th-century artwork of a story from the Egyptian creation myths from the third and second millennia BC

Egypt, Giza Governorate, Giza, Mastaba of Idw, Scriba of Ideal letters UNESCO World Heritage Site

Malta, Mnajdra, Tarxien, Megalithic Temple, 3000-2500 bc UNESCO World Heritage Site, archaeological site

Pakistan, Sindh, Moenjo-daro, view of ancient town UNESCO World Heritage Site, Archaeological Ruins

Italy, Sardinia, Monte d Accoddi, Neolithic altar
Italy - Sardinia Region - Monte d Accoddi, archaeological site. Neolithic altar

Ireland, County Meath, Boyne Valley, Megalithic monument, Newgrange, passage grave, Interior
Ireland - County Meath - Boyne Valley (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1993). Megalithic monument. Newgrange, passage grave, 3200 b.C. Interior, stone with spiral engravings

Italy, Sardinia, Monte d Accoddi, archaeological site, Neolithic altar
Italy - Sardinia Region - Monte d Accoddi, archaeological site. Neolithic altar

Female anthropomorphic statue-stele, type A, called Pontevecchio VII, from Lunigiana (Liguria-Tuscany Region)
Prehistory, Italy, 3rd millennium b.C. Female anthropomorphic statue-stele, type A, called Pontevecchio VII. From Lunigiana (Liguria-Tuscany Region)

Pan-Chan style terracotta funerary vase, from province of Kensu
Prehistory, China, 4th-3rd millennium b.C. Pan-Chan style terracotta funerary vase. From the province of Kensu

Black eggshell pottery goblet (bei)
Prehistory, China, Neolithic. Longshan Culture. Black eggshell pottery goblet (bei)

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

Terracotta cup from Troy II
Prehistory, Turkey, Chalcolithic period or Copper Age. Terracotta cupo, 3rd millennium b.C. from Troy II

Germany, Lower Saxony, Surroundings of Luneberg, Group of dolmens known as Sieben Steinhauser, megalithic tomb, 2300 BC
Germany - Lower Saxony - Surroundings of Luneberg. Group of dolmens known as Sieben Steinhauser, megalithic tomb, 2300 b.C

Axe and spearhead
Prehistory, Syria, 3rd millennium b.C. Ax and spearhead

Turkey, Canakkale Province, Troy, Archaeological Site, ramparts of Troy V
Turkey - Canakkale Province - Troy, Archaeological Site (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1998). The ramparts of Troy V

Anthropomorphic ceramic cup, from Jericho, Israel
Prehistory, Palestine, 3rd millennium b.C. Anthropomorphic ceramic cup. From Jericho, Israel

Stele Caven 2 with graffiti
Prehistory, Italy, Iron Age. Camunian civilization. Stele Caven 2 with graffiti

Standard from royal tombs of Catal Huyuk or Catalhoyuk
Prehistory, Turkey, Bronze Age. Standard from the royal tombs of Catal Huyuk or Catalhoyuk

Statue of a scribe sitting with papyrus on his knees, painted limestone
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V (2563-2345 b.C). Statue of seated scribe with papyrus on his knees, painted limestone, h. 58 cm

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In the third millennium BC, ancient civilizations thrived and left behind remarkable traces of their existence. Standing stones stood tall, serving as mysterious markers of unknown significance. Meanwhile, in Egypt, the captivating Egyptian creation myth unfolded amidst grandeur and awe-inspiring monuments. A scale model of a boat found in the Tomb of Meketre at Deir el-Bahari transported us back to an era when seafaring was both practical and symbolic. The statue of Pharaoh Gioser from Saqqara reminded us of the powerful rulers who governed during this time, shaping dynasties with their might. The Old Kingdom's Dynasty IV witnessed incredible artistic achievements like the diorite statue depicting pharaoh Khafre. Craftsmen also immortalized everyday life through a painted limestone statue portraying a man modeling clay at Saqqara. Far beyond Egypt's borders lay Mohenjo-daro's Great Bath or swimming pool—a testament to advanced urban planning in Sindh. It showcased how even then, people sought relaxation and recreation amidst bustling city life. The enigmatic Statue of Ka-aper intrigued historians with its multiple names but spoke volumes about social hierarchies prevalent during that period. Further east in Turkey's Corum Province, the Solar Disc discovered at Alacahoyuk hinted at early religious beliefs centered around celestial bodies. Egypt continued to captivate with its architectural marvels such as the Mastaba of Idw in Giza Governorate—an intriguing structure associated with Ideal letters' Scriba. Nearby Memphis revealed another gem—the Painted Relief adorning the Mastaba of Kagemni—offering glimpses into ancient Egyptian customs and rituals. Finally, on Malta's rugged landscape stood Megalithic Temples like Mnajdra and Tarxien—imposing structures built between 3000-2500 BC that astound archaeologists till this day.