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Fresco depicting Leda and Swan, from Stabiae, ItalyRoman civilization. Fresco depicting Leda and the Swan. From Stabiae, Italy
Fresco portraying Medea, from Stabiae, ItalyRoman civilization. Fresco portraying Medea. From Stabiae, Italy
High angle view of a palace and a temple, Solomons Palace, Solomons Temple, JerusalemArchaeology - Jerusalem. Temple and Palace. Colour illustration
Black-figure pottery, Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing diceGreek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice. Detail
The Alfred Jewel. Enamel set in gold. It carries an inscription which says Alfred ordered me to be made. Anglo-Saxon, 871-899
Magatama (curved bead) pendant, Yayoi period 4th Century B.C.-3rd Century A.D, Italy, Rome, Museo Nazionale d arte Orientale (National Collection of Oriental Art), Japanese art
Cuneiform tablet written for King Ashurbanipals libraryAssyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Flood tablet, cuneiform tablet written for King Ashurbanipals library. From Ashurbanipal Palace at Nineveh
Ear ornament, final Jomon period, terracotta 5th century B.C. Japanese art
Terracotta statue known as the Sleeping Lady from the Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum at PaolaPrehistory, Malta, Neolithic. Terracotta statue known as the " Sleeping Lady". From the Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum at Paola
Bronze jug from tomb 112 at DurrnbergAustria, Bronze jug, tomb 112 Austria, Salzburg, Salzburger Museum Carolino Augusteo (Archaeological and Art Museum), Celtic art
France, Sarthe, Mont-Saint-Jean, Sculpture representing a foreign God, limestone France, Paris, Saint Germain-En-Laye, Musee des Antiquites Nationales (Archaeological and Middle Age Museum)
Prehistory, Offensive weapons, From Bolsena, Lazio Region, ItalyPrehistory, Italy 6th century b.C. Offensive weapons. From Bolsena, Lazio Region, Italy
Funerary marble statue in honor of MarcellusRoman civilization, 1st century b.C. Funerary marble statue in honour of Marcellus, nephew and son-in-law of Augustus, signed by Athenian sculptor Cleomenes, circa 23 b.C
God of Bouray, bronze statuette of male bustFrance, La Ferte-Alais, Essonne, Statuette known as the God of Bouray, bronze with enamel eyes 1st Century B.C
Pottery vessels with geometric decorations, from Sicily Region, ItalyPrehistory, Italy. Castelluccio culture. Pottery vessels with geometric decorations. From Sicily Region
Terracotta figurine known as the Venus of Malta, from the Temple of Hagar QimPrehistory, Malta, Neolithic. Terracotta figurine known as the Venus of Malta. From the Temple of Hagar Qim
Portrait of Moctezuma II (or Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin)Portrait of Moctezuma II (or Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin, 1466-1520), last Aztec king at Tenochtitlan, Mexico. Engraving by A. Delvaux, 1832
Mexico, Olmec civilization, Priest ReliefMexico - Olmec civilization - Priest Ril
Spain, Catalonia, La Escala, Roman Ampurias, fish geometric floor mosaicSpain - Catalonia - La Escala. Ruins of ancient Greek and Roman city of Ampurias (Empuries). Geometric mosaic floor of Roman period. Detail, fish figure
Statuette representing Nefertiti (circa 1370-1330 B)Statuette representing Nefertiti (circa 1370-1330 B.C.), great royal wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV), eighteenth dynasty, New Kingdom, 14th Century B.C
Reconstructed Ara Pacis Augustae, 1st century BC, IllustrationRoman civilization, 1st century BC. Reconstructed monumental Ara Pacis Augustae, erected 13-9 BC to celebrate Augustean policy. Illustrated cutaway view
Egypt, Silver sarcophagus of Pharaoh Heqakheperre Shoshenq II (circa 900-885 B)Egypt, Silver sarcophagus of Pharaoh Heqakheperre Shoshenq II (circa 900-885 B.C.), twenty-second Dynasty, third intermediate period 9th Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, Egyptian art
Ethiopia, two angels holding swords, from Arab manuscriptArab manuscript, Coptic Period, 14th century. Parchment with text on magic, from Ethiopia. Illustration shows two angels holding a sword
Reconstruction of the two Punic portsTunisia - Carthage (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Reconstruction of the two Punic ports, drawing
Hippopotamus ivory statue of a tambourine player from SyriaEgyptian civilization, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty XV-XVI. Hippopotamus ivory statue of a tambourine player. From Syria
Marble statue of seated togaed manRoman civilization, 1st century b.C. Marble statue of a seated togaed man
Detail from The First New Chronicle and Good Government with Llama sacrifice in occasion of Inca feastFelipe Guaman Poma de Ayala (1550- after 1615), Nueva Cronica y Buen Gobierno, 1587. Llama sacrifice in occasion of an Inca feast, engraving
Ruins of a temple, The Erechtheum, Acropolis, Athens, Attica, GreeceGreece - Athens - Acropolis - Erechtheion
The Netherlands, Stevensweert, Silver cup found in the Meuse river 1st Century A.D. The Netherlands, Nimega, Rijksmuseum G.M. Kam, Roman art
Fictile oil lamp with relief depicting goddess Fortuna. From Tomb Rebato 41, nearby EsteRoman civilization. Fictile oil lamp with relief depicting goddess Fortuna. From Tomb Rebato 41, nearby Este (Veneto region, Italy)
Partial reconstruction of the Monument of the Nereids of Xanthos in LyciaGreek civilization, 5th century b.C. Partial reconstruction of the Monument of the Nereids of Xanthos in Lycia, circa 390-380 b.C
Pre-Columbian civilizations, Peru, Moche culture, masculine head from TrujilloPre-Columbian civilizations, Peru. Moche culture, masculine head from Trujillo
Italy, Latium region, TarquiniaItaly - Latium region - Tarquinia (Viterbo province). Etruscan necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2004). Tomb of the Leopards, fresco, 5th century b.C. Detail: lyre player
Peru, Ollantaytambo, wall of a religious Inca buildingPeru - Ollantaytambo, wall of a religious Inca building, 15th century
Reconstruction of Aztec social organizationAztec civilization, 15th century. Reconstruction of Aztec social organization
Etruscan bronze figurine of togaed man, from Villa Cassarini, Bologna, Italy, 500 B. CEtruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Bronze figurine of togaed man, 500 b.C. From Villa Cassarini, Bologna, Italy
Italy, Viterbo, Montalto di CastroGreek civilization, 7th century b.C. Chigi vase showing details of a battle circa 640 b.C. A masterpiece by the Corinthian painter. From Veio, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo
Bronze mirror with Hathor-headed handle, from GurnaEgyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII-XIX. Bronze mirror with Hathor-headed handle. From Gurna
Marble statuette of Isis, from SaqqaraEgyptian civilization, Greek-Roman Period. Marble statuette of Isis. From Saqqara
Turkey, Aegean Region, Aphrodisias, Portico of Tiberius, Odeon, temple of AphroditeTurkey - Aegean Region - Aphrodisias. Portico of Tiberius, 1st century AD, Odeon, 2nd-4th century AD, temple of Aphrodite, 1st century BC
Palace of the Columns, remains of ancient PtolemaisLibya. Historical Cyrenaica. Ancient Ptolemais (Tulmaythah). Colonnaded hall
Red-figure pottery, cup depicting scene of assembly of gods: ZeusGreek civilization, 6th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Cup depicting scene of assembly of gods: Zeus, Ganymede and Vesta. Detail
Ancient Rome, Pompeii, illustrationAncient Rome. Pompei (Italy - Campania Region). Reconstructed street. Color illustration
Young woman, bronze 6th Century B.C. France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Etruscan art
Black-figure pottery. Hydria depicting blinding of Polyphemus from Cerveteri, Rome, detailEtruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Hydria depicting the blinding of Polyphemus. From Cerveteri, Rome. Detail
Etruscan civilization, Situla from Chiusi, Siena ProvinceEtruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Situla from Chiusi, Siena Province
Vase-portrait of leerPre-Inca civilization, Peru, 3rd century b.C.-8th century A.D. Moche culture. Vase-portrait of a leader
Aerial of the main center of Lazio, drawingAncient Rome. Areas of principal Latium cities. Color illustration
Greek civilization, Red-figure potteryGreek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic skyphos signed by potter Hieron and attributed to Makron, side B with the Embassy to Achilles, circa 480 b.C. Height 31 cm
Marble head of Cleopatra VII, Roman civilization, 50-30 b. cRoman civilization, 1st century b.C. Marble head of Cleopatra VII (50-30 b.C.)
Marble bust of Emperor Julius Claudius (41-54 a)Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Marble bust of the Emperor Julius Claudius (41-54 A.D.). From Izmit (ancient Nicomedia), Turkey
Basalt head of Livia, wife of emperor Augustus, circa 31 b. CRoman civilization, 1st century b.C. Basalt head of Livia, wife of emperor Augustus, circa 31 b.C
Architrave no. holding 9 representing two people holding sceptreMaya civilization, 7th century A.D. Architrave no. 9 representing two people holding a sceptre, 687 A.D. From Yaxchilan, Mexico
Relief depicting interior of workshopRoman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Relief depicting the interior of a workshop. Detail
Marble bust of Faustina Younger wife to Marcus Aurelius, from Lamunia, 125-176 a. dRoman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble bust of Faustina the Younger, 125-176 A.D. wife to Marcus Aurelius. From Lamunia
Tunisia, Sidi Abdakkah, Mosaic depicting net fishing and octopus fishingRoman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Mosaic depicting net fishing and octopus fishing. From Sidi Abdakkah, Tunisia
Marble statue of Emperor Valentinian II (387-390), from Aphrodisias, TurkeyRoman civilization, 4th century A.D. Marble statue of Emperor Valentinian II (387-390). From Aphrodisias, Turkey
Head of god Amon, Egyptian civilizationEgyptian civilization. Head of god Amon
Map of Eastern Mediterranean and Asian Minor BasinCartography - West Asia. Map of Eastern Mediterranean and Asian Minor Basin. Greco-Bactrian and Parthian expansions, 280-30 b.C. Color illustration
Statuette representing a Lar (protective roman deity), bronze Switzerland, Avenches, Musee Romain (Archaeological Museum), Roman art
Statue of a gladiatorRoman civilization, 5th century b.C. Statue of a gladiator
Low angle view of a temple, Temple Of Hephaestus, Ancient Agora, Athens, GreeceGreece - Attica - Athens. Ancient Agora. Theseion-Hephaisteion
Mexico, Aztec civilization, Teponatzli stone drum from Mexico ValleyAztec civilization, Mexico, 11th-16th century. Teponatzli stone drum. From Mexico Valley
France, Rhone-Alpes, Roman colony St-Romain-en-Gal, LatrinesFrance - Rhone-Alpes - Saint-Romain-en-Gal archaeological site, nearby Vienne, Roman colony in the 1st century b.C. Latrines
Veiquasio Optatos stele, Detail from relief with farm cartRoman civilization. Q. Veiquasio Optatos stele. Detail from a relief with a farm cart, mules and a farmer who is pouring wine into the cask on the cart
Papyrus of the Book of the Dead hieroglyphs and polychrome illustrations from the tomb of Kha at ThebesEgyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Papyrus of the Tibetan Book of the Dead hyeroglyphs and polychrome illustrations. From the tomb of Kha at Thebes
Italy, Latium Region, Rome, aerial view of Colosseum or Flavian AmphitheaterItaly - Latium Region - Rome, The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheater, 70-80 A.D. (UNESCO, World Heritage List, 1980). Aerial view
Hippopotamus ivory claquettes (castanets) in the shape of hand with carving depicting head of goddess HathorEgyptian civilization. Musical instruments: hippopotamus ivory claquettes (castanets) in the shape of a hand with carving depicting the head of goddess Hathor
France, Burgundy, Forges de Buffon, Mechanical hammerFrance - Industrial archeology - Forges de Buffon, iron industry. Mechanical hammer
Terracotta statuette of Victory, from MyrinaGreek civilization, 2nd century b.C. Terracotta statuette of Victory, 180 b.C. Height 27, 80 cm. From Myrina
Algeria, Thamugadi (Timgad) - Roman colonial town founded by Emperor Trajan around 100 AAlgeria - Timgad (called Thamugadi by the Romans, UNESCO World Heritage List, 1982), Roman colonial town founded by the Emperor Trajan around 100 A.D. Ruins
Geometric-style amphora depicting prothesis sceneGreek civilization, 8th century b.C. Pottery. Geometric-style amphora by the Dipylon Master, 750 b.C. From the necropolis of Dipylon at Athens
Egypt, Gebelein, Decorative detail of transport of the grain bags on workers backs, from Ini tomb, first intermediate period, ninthtenth dynasty, fragment painted on clay
Reconstructed fresco depicting dancers performing bull-leaping of taurokathapsiaGreece - Crete - Knossos. Palace of Minos. Reconstructed fresco depicting dancers performing bull-leaping of taurokathapsia, circa 1700-1450 b.C
Ivory and wood mirror handle in form of female figureEgyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII-XIX. Ivory and wood mirror handle in form of female figure. H. 14.5 cm
Planetary tablet with Demotic inscriptionEgyptian civilization. Planetary tablet with Demotic inscription
Turkey, Aegean Region, Ancient EphesusTurkey - Aegean Region - Ancient Ephesus. Roman stock exchange building, 2nd century AD, later Christian church of St. Mary, 4th-5th century AD. Monumental access and archway
Turquoise enamelled clay pectoral pendant in the shape of a naosEgyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXX. Turquoise enamelled clay pectoral pendant in the shape of a naos, decorated with god Anubis as a jackal
Wall painting depicting flora and fauna of marshes along the River NileEgyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Fragment of wall painting depicting flora and fauna of the marshes along the River Nile. From the tomb of Neferhetep. Detail
Spain, Merida, Mithraic Cronus (Saturn), from the excavations of the bullring in 1902 2nd Century A.D. Museo Nacional De Arte Romano (National Museum of Roman Art), Hispanic-Roman art
Scribes tools, wood and alabaster tabletsEgyptian civilization. Tools used by scribes: wood and alabaster tablets
Egypt, Luxor, Thebes, Valley of the KingsEgypt - Luxor - Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamens Tomb
Greece, Delphi, Sculpture depicting three dancing girls on acanthus leaf columnGreek civilization, 4th century b.C. Sculpture depicting three dancing girls on a column made from acanthus leaves. From Delphi
Gold tubular bracelet with bull heads decoration, from Thessaly, GreeceGreek civilization. Hellenistic Period. Goldsmithery. Gold tubular bracelet with bull heads decoration. From Thessaly
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