500bc Collection

Persian Empire about 500 BC
Map of the Persian Empire under Darius I, with principal satrapies, about 500 BC. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Mummy of King Tabnit (about 500 BC)
Mummy of Sidonian King Tabnit (about 500 BC). Detail. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Funerary stele of Hefrer. Egypt
Funerary stele of Hefrer. Painted limestone. 26th-early 27th dynasties. Late Period. C. 600-500 BC. Probably from Abydos, Egypt. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Berlin Green Head. Bust. Egypt
Berlin Green Head. Late Period. 30th Dynasty. Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Babylonia, Lydia, and Medea in ancient times
Map of ancient Babylonia and of the kingdoms of Lydia and Medea, circa 550 BC. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Hanno the Navigator (c. 500 BC). Engraving. Colored
Hanno the Navigator (c.500 BC). Carthaginian navigator. Engraving by Bertrand. The Enlightenment, 1882. Colored

19th century reconstruction of the Aegina West Pediment. Tem
Aegina West Pediment. Sanctuary of Aphaia, Aegina Island, Greece. Reconstruction by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1884). 19th century. Athena and warriors. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Etruscan painted antefix with shaped head of woman. 520-500
Etruscan painted antefix with shaped head of woman with earrings. 520-500 BC. From Cerveteri. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Colossal statue of a bearded man with laurel wreath. 500-480
Colossal statue of a bearded man with laurel wreath. Probably a priest. Limestone. Sculpted in Cyprus between 500-480 BC. From the Sanctuary of Apollo at Idalion. British Museum. London. England

Temple of Hercules (circa 500 BC), Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

Italy. Paestum. Temple of Athena or Ceres. 6th century BC

Central coronation of the west pediment of the Temple of Aeg
Ridge decoration of the west pediment of the Temple of Aegina. Two women and a large palmette and tendrils ornament. Ca. 500 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Terracotta head of a horse wearing a harness, part of a larg
Head of a horse wearing a harness, part of a larger figure of a horse and rider. Terracotta. 600-500 BC. Made in Cyprus. From the Sanctuary of Apollo, Phrangissa. British Museum. London

Temple of Athena. Paestum
Paestum. Temple of Athena. 6th century BC. Italy

Paestum. Roman road and Temple of Athena
Paestum. Roman Road and, at background, the Temple of Athena, 6th century BC

The Empires of Persia and of Alexander the Great
A map of the Persian Empire about 500BC, and the Empire of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, as envisaged in 1899 AD. The battle field of Gaugamela

Older Temple of Athena on the Acropolis of Athens, Greece

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"Exploring the Ancient World: 500 BC" Step back in time to the Persian Empire around 500 BC, a period of great cultural and historical significance. Discover the mummy of King Tabnit, a fascinating relic that offers insights into ancient burial practices. Travel further to Egypt and marvel at the intricate funerary stele of Hefrer, a testament to the rich artistic traditions of this ancient civilization. The Berlin Green Head, an exquisite bust from Egypt, showcases their mastery in sculpture. Delve into maritime history with Hanno the Navigator's engraving from around 500 BC. This depiction sheds light on early exploration and seafaring techniques during this era. Witness the grandeur of architecture through reconstructions like the Aegina West Pediment and Temple of Athena or Ceres in Italy's Paestum. These structures stand as testaments to human ingenuity and devotion to deities. Admire Etruscan artistry with a painted antefix featuring a woman's shaped head. This artifact provides glimpses into Etruscan society and their unique artistic style. Lastly, be captivated by terracotta sculptures such as a horse wearing a harness—a small part of something much larger yet lost to time—reminding us that there is still so much more waiting to be discovered about our ancient past.