Ancient Collection (page 6)

Cedars of Lebanon for Solomons Temple
Solomons servants hewing the cedars of Lebanon to build the temple in Jerusalem. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman siege of a fortified city
Roman legions attacking a city to expand the Roman Empire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Egyptian agriculture
Farmers plowing, sowing, and harvesting grain in ancient Egypt. Engraving with a watercolor wash

Defeat of Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC
Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Plebians revolt, ancient Rome
Revolt of the plebeians against the government of ancient Rome, 207 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

Ancient Roman oil lamp with Circus Maximus scene
Ancient Roman lamp with a scene of a chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Site of Ancient Troy excavated by Schliemann
Schliemanns excavation of the acropolis walls of ancient Troy, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Trojan War battle
Combat around the body of Patrocles, Trojan War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Great temple at Thebes, ancient Egypt
Great temple at Thebes in ancient Egypt, restored view. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Home in ancient Rome
Roman house, viewed from the atrium through the tablinumin to the peristyle and a garden. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Forum Romanum in ancient Rome
Procession in the Forum Romanum, ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Greek athlete proclaimed the winner
Crowning the winner with laurel in ancient Greek Olympic Games. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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

Great temple at Karnak, site of Egyptian Thebes
Ruins of the great temple at Karnak, site of the city of Thebes in ancient Egypt. Color lithograph reproduction of an early 20th-century illustration

Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, taken from Greece
Capture of Helen by Paris, causing the Trojan War, according to Homer. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a vase painting

Mayan temple at night. This is El Castillo (the castle), part of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico. This structure stands at 22 metres high

Peru - Machu Picchu. The city below Huayna Picchu South America
FG-8882 PERU - MACHU PICCHU below Huayna Picchu Mountain Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Title page: volume IV, The Antiquities of Rome by Giambatista Piranesi, Venetian Architect. Volume 4, containing the ancient bridges, the remains of theaters, of porticoes

Estonia, Tallinn, Pikk Hermann Tower, part of Toompea Castle, and Estonian Parliament building

Italy, Rome, The Colosseum amphitheatre built by Emperor Vespasian in AD 80 with the interior thronged with tourists

Hever Castle, Kent
ENGLAND Kent Edenbridge Hever Castle

Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) in mist at sunrise, Beinn Eighe NNR, Torridon, NW Scotland, UK, June

Colosseum Overview Moon Night Lovers Rome Italy Built by Vespacian Resubmit--In
Colosseum Overview Moon Night Lovers, Rome, Italy Built by Vespacian

IRAQ: ZIGGURAT IN UR. Ruins of the Third Sumerian Dynasty ziggurat in Ur, built c2100 B.C. Photograph, c1932

Sunrise at the Colosseum, Rome, Lazio, Italy

An old sailing ship navigating the ocean

Smilodon on a mountainside

ALGERIA: ROMAN SARCOPHAGUS. Sarcophagus at the Roman Temple of Minerva in Tebessa, Algeria, built in the 3rd century A.D. Photograph, late 19th century

ALGERIA: TEMPLE OF MINERVA. The Roman Temple of Minerva at Tebessa, Algeria, built in the 3rd century A.D. Photograph, late 19th century

MYTHOLOGY: POSEIDON. Poseidon riding on a dolphin into the harbor of Venice, Italy. Detail of Jacopo Barbaris bird s-eye-view of Venice. Woodcut, 1500

Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church. Wood engraving, English, 1887
NESTORIAN STELE, c780 A.D. Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church. Wood engraving, English, 1887

The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM. The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B.C

Peru, Machu Picchu, the ancient lost city of the Inca

ROME: PANTHEON. Interior of the Pantheon in Rome. Etching and engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, c1756

CONSTANTINE I (d. 337). Constantine the Great. Roman emperor, 306-337. Line engraving, French, 17th century

NICAEA COUNCIL, 325 A. D. The 1st Ecumenical Council, convoked by Emperor Constantine, in Nicaea (modern Iznik)
NICAEA COUNCIL, 325 A.D. The 1st Ecumenical Council, convoked by Emperor Constantine, in Nicaea (modern Iznik, Turkey), in 325 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS (37-?100). Jewish historian and general. Steel engraving, 19th century

Roman mosaic, Ostia Antica
Roman mosaic in Ostia Antica, showing a bull. This mosaic was built in about 130 AD by order of the Roman emperor Hadrian

Atlantis, artwork
Atlantis. Artists impression of the mythological city of Atlantis. The Greek philosopher Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360 BC

Jain cosmological map, 19th century. Titled Manusyaloka ( map of the world of man ), this artwork shows the world according to the cosmological traditions of Jainism, an ancient religion of India

Stonehenge at sunrise. This ancient arrangement of large standing stones (megaliths) on Salisbury Plain, England, is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

"Muckross Abbey - Tree of Life"
The Franciscan friary of Irrelagh, known as "Muckross Abbey" was founded for the Observatine Franciscans about 1448, by Daniel McCarthy Mor

USA, Utah. Hovenweep Castle, Hovenweep National Monument. Date: 30-03-2021

Castle Stalker built on a small Island near Port Appin. 14th Century, Scotland

View through window of the ancient lost city of the Inca, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America with llamas in the distance

El Castillo pyramid, Xunantunich ancient site, Cayo district, Belize

Puerto Rico, San Juan, Fort San Felipe del Morro, Watch towers and ocean

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"Glimpses of the Ancient World: From Golfing Legends to Ethical Codes" Golfing the special Swilcan Bridge on the 18th hole at the world-famous St Andrews - a timeless tradition that connects modern players with ancient golfing roots. Reflexology foot map, artwork - an ancient healing practice believed to stimulate various organs and promote overall well-being through pressure points on the feet. Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 - a mesmerizing image capturing galaxies billions of light-years away, reminding us of our small place in the vastness of time and space. Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France - intricate artworks dating back over 30, 000 years that offer a glimpse into early human creativity and storytelling. Map Rome - tracing the grandeur and influence of one of history's most powerful civilizations, revealing its expansive territories and architectural marvels. Hanging gardens of Babylon - an architectural wonder considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; lush greenery cascading from terraces amidst arid landscapes. The Hippocratic oath, Hippocrates' code of ethical conduct for practitioners written in cross-form Byzantine manuscript from the 12th century – embodying principles still revered today in medical ethics worldwide. Ancient Greece and its colonies around Aegean Sea – birthplace to democracy, philosophy, arts; this vibrant civilization shaped Western thought for centuries to come. Map of Britain in 597 AD – showcasing early medieval kingdoms as Christianity spread across these lands during Saint Augustine’s mission from Rome Jesus calming storm on Sea Galilee – illustrating biblical accounts where faith triumphed over nature's fury while highlighting Jesus' teachings about peace amid chaos. Ancient Greek empire- A mighty empire stretching across continents with remarkable achievements in science, art & governance that continue to inspire generations.