Ancient City Collection

Hanging gardens of Babylon
Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Babylons Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Flora or Primavera, Roman wall painting from Pompeii, c1st century. Wall painting of Flora, goddess of fertility and abundance, or Primavera. At Naples National Archaeological Museum

Roman mosaic of a dog, 1st century
Roman mosaic of a dog, bearing the legend Cave Canem underneath, from Pompeii, from Naples National Museums collection, 1st century

Extent of the Persian empire
Map of the ancient Persian empire. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Phoenician ship in the Mediterranean
Phoenician galley passing the Rock of Gibraltar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Phoenician traders in port
Phoenician sailors trading goods in an ancient Mediterranean seaport. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Juno and Carthage, c1636-1655. Artist: Eustache Le Sueur
Juno and Carthage, c1636-1655

Roman mosaic of dog, Cave Canem, Pompeii, Italy

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Blue door

Medes of ancient times
Nobles of ancient Media, part of the Assyrian and Persian empires. Antique hand-colored print

Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC), first king of the Achaemenid dynasty

Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting a governor being introduced to the king
Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting Haskhamer, Governor of the city of Ishkun-sin is introduced to the King of Ur (Ur-Nammu) who is seated by the goddess Ishtar, note the symbol of the moon

Roman relief of Ganymede being born off by Zeus
Roman relief of the Trojan prince Ganymede being born off by Zeus in the form of an eagle to be his cupbearer. From the Hermitage Museums Collection, Leningrad

The drunken Hercules, House of the Stags, Herculaneum, Italy

Prambanan Temple
Prambanan Hindu temple near yogyakarta

Borobudur temple pyramid
Borobudur temple in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Petra, Jordan
The colorful rock-cut structures of Petra located in the Jordanian desert. The structures were built as tombs by the ancient Nabateans and are located deep within a colorful canyon

Courtyard of the Temple of Bel, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates

Ruins of ancient Kameiros, Kalavarda, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The forum of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Prambanan Hindu temple in Java
Prambanan Hindu temple near yogyakarta

Borobudur temple sunrise
Borobudur temple in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Sculptures in a temple of the Durbar Square of Bhaktapur at sunset, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Georgia, Tbilisi, Old Town, Clock tower attached to the puppet theatre

A view of Palestrina
3733775 A view of Palestrina.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a view of Palestrina the birth place of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina)

Young Toltec Girl, from 'The Ancient Cities of the New World', by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, pub
BAL126947 Young Toltec Girl, from 'The Ancient Cities of the New World', by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, pub. 1887 (engraving) by Fritel

Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: general view of the excavations, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: general view of the excavations, 1864. Engraving from a photograph '...placed at our disposal by the Rev

Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: interior of the house of Cornelius Rufus, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: interior of the house of Cornelius Rufus, 1864. View of the interior of '...the house of Cornelius Rufus...The usual features of Roman domestic

The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Francois de Nome
The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. The Trojan Horse (centre) was said to have been used by the Greeks during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy

Achilles Playing the Lyre before Patrocles, between c.1675 and c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Achilles Playing the Lyre before Patroclus, between c.1675 and c.1680. Achilles Playing the Lyre at the Arrival of the Envoys of Agamemnon

Aeneas Carrying Anchises from Troy, between 1623 and 1630. Creator: Ludolph Busing
Aeneas Carrying Anchises from Troy, between 1623 and 1630

An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Ruins of Oudinah, fifteeen miles south of Tunis, 1858. Creator: Unknown
An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Ruins of Oudinah, fifteeen miles south of Tunis, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Arthur Hall

The Judgement of Paris. Creator: Hans von Aachen
The Judgement of Paris, Unknown date

Small Parian Head, Late 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Small Parian Head, Late 3rd century BCE

Mycenae, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2003

Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, 16th-17th century

Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama... c1615 Creator: Unknown
Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1615

'A Bokharian Bride; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Bokharian Bride; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Women of Bokhara; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Women of Bokhara; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Girl of Bokhara; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Girl of Bokhara; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Toilet of Helen, La Belle Hélène, 1914. Creator: Bryson Burroughs
Toilet of Helen, La Belle Helene, 1914. Helen of Troy making herself up at a very modern looking dressing-table while Troy burns in the background

Shipwreck of the Greek Fleet on the Voyage Home from Troy, late 16th-early 17th century

The Fall of Troy and the Escape of Aeneas, mid-1540s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Fall of Troy and the Escape of Aeneas, mid-1540s

Mycenae, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2003

Mycenae, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2003

Mycenae, Greece, 2019. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2019

Mycenae, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The ancient Greek archaeological site of Mycenae, an important centre of Greek Civilisation in the second millenium BC, and legendarily associated with the Trojan War, Greece, 2003

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Step back in time and explore the wonders of an ancient city. From the breathtaking Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the vast extent of the Persian Empire, every corner holds a piece of history waiting to be discovered. Marvel at the intricate Roman mosaic depicting a loyal dog from the 1st century, reminding us that even our furry companions have been cherished throughout time. Witness Ancient Phoenician traders bustling in port, their ships filled with exotic goods and tales from distant lands. In Pompeii, immerse yourself in artistry as you gaze upon Flora or Primavera, a captivating Roman wall painting that captures nature's beauty frozen in time. Nearby lies another mosaic masterpiece - Cave Canem - showcasing a vigilant dog guarding its home. Journey further east to Tunisia's Kairouan and get lost amidst its enchanting Madina district; let your eyes feast on the vibrant blue door welcoming you into this ancient world. Delve into forgotten civilizations like Medes and Sumerians through artifacts such as cylinder-seal impressions depicting governors being introduced to kings – glimpses into power dynamics long past. Admire a striking Roman relief portraying Ganymede being carried off by Zeus himself, immortalizing mythological tales for generations to come. And lastly, witness Hercules' wild revelry frozen in stone within Herculaneum's House of Stags – a testament to both his strength and human flaws alike. An ancient city is not merely bricks and mortar but an intricate tapestry woven with stories of triumphs, tragedies, myths, and daily life. Step into these hallowed grounds where empires rose and fell; where cultures collided and blended; where art flourished alongside commerce; where legends were born.