Archaeology Collection (page 3)

The Uffington bronze age white horse
Head of the Uffington white horse with modern pagan flower tribute in the eye. The Uffington White horse (Oxfordshire, UK) consists of a series of trenches dug into a hill and filled with chalk

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Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park, Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins, Colorado. Digital photograph

Peru, Andes, Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu, Ancient Machu Picchu, last refuge of the vanished Inca civilization in the Andes Mountains, Peru

Pyramids at Giza. Satellite image of the three pyramids at Giza, in northern Egypt. The pyramids are thought to have been built between 2600 and 2500 BC

Easter Island - Moai Statues
JPF-7993 Easter Island - Moai Statues Chile Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Haltwhistle Milecastle
A view toward the Haltwhistle milecastle, on the southern side of Hadrians Wall. The milecastles served as stationing posts along the length of the wall system

Mycenae - the Lion Gate
The Lion Gate at Mycenae. This early citadel was extensively excavated in the mid 19th century by Schliemann, who dug the Royal shaft graves, finding many treasures

Pyramids of Gizeh, Egypt
The Pyramids of Gizeh in Egypt, with water, trees, and camels in the foreground

Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour, Co Antrim, Ireland

Sunrise over Tongariki, Easter Island, Chile

Babylons lion. Lion decorated the Processional Wal (Ishtar Gate). 575 BC. Pergamon Museum. Museum Island. Berlin. Germany

Monumental Arch, Palmyra, Syria
Sunset at the Unesco World heritage Site. Before the Syrian conflict started in 2011, more than 150, 000 tourists visited the city of Palmyra every year

Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, Iran
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550 u2013330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Honduras, Copan, Gran Plaza. Temple IV

Menhir Section / Bossenno
A cross-section of a large menhir, close to the site of the Bossenno; a cluster of prehistoric barrows, and a Gallo-Roman villa

Machu Picchu, Peru

Stonehenge J060031
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Detail of sarsen trilithons showing tallest upright and station stone

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STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View of the stone circle at sunrise

Carving at Copan Ruins, Maya Site of Copan, UNESCO World Heritage site, Honduras

Pobull Fhinn Standing Stones on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Europe, Scotland, June

Syria / Palmyra / Colonnade
The impressive colonnade of Roman pillars at Palmyra, Syria. Date: 1984

Eilean Donan castle at high tide. The castle is located on a small island in Loch Duich, in the western Highlands, Scotland, UK

Machu Picchu, Peru. The Inca city of Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes mountains. The peak at upper centre is Huayna Picchu

Men-an-tol standing stones. This formation of standing stones is thought to be the remains of a Neolithic burial chamber, with the circular shaped stone forming the entrance

Dinosaurs - Geology Sedimentary sequence at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico: Triassic Chinle Formation (red)
FG-CD-87 Dinosaur geology: Sedimentary sequence at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Triassic Chinle Formation (red, foreground); Jurassic Entrada Formation (red/white cliffs)

Petrie at Daphne
The Pharoahs Palace at Daphne being excavated by renowned archaeologist William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853 - 1942) who devoted his life to studying Egyptian culture

Peru FG 8889 Michu Picchu the city below Huayna Picchu mountain. © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON
FG-8889 Peru - Machu Picchu. The city below Huayna Picchu mountain Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great Wall of China - Jinshunling, HE BEI Province, China
WAT-5341 Great Wall of China - Jinshunling, HE BEI Province, China M. Watson Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Plan of Silchester / 1777
A plan and details from the well-preserved Roman town of Silchester (Calleva Atrebatum). The entire circuit of the town wall, and bowl of the amphitheatre have survived

Aubreys Plan of Avebury
John Aubreys plan of Avebury. Aubrey was an English antiquary, who suplimented his writings on sites with detailed plans and sketches

Merrivale Stone Avenue
An avenue of standing stones at Merrivale on Dartmoor

Stonehenge in 1575
Stonehenge, Wiltshire

Roman Wall, Wales
This fine Roman wall at Caerwent, Monmouthshire, Wales, is part of the remains of the Roman city of Venta Silurum, the tribal capital of the Silures. Date: 1st century

Roman Trackway
Wold Gate or Wod Yat, an ancient Roman trackway following the line of the Roman road over the Yorkshire Wolds, England. Here dipping into Kilham Village. Date: 1950s

Examining Roman Relics
An archaeologist examining Roman relics found at Verulamium (St. Albans) by Sir Mortimer Wheelers team

The famous Crown tin mine at Bottallack on the North Cornish coast, now abandoned but its old shafts extend way out
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. A plate from Egypt and Nubia, engraved by Louis Haghe. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River, Aswan, Egypt, Africa

Porch of Caryatids, Erechtheion Temple, Acropolis, Athens, Greece

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STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view

Chester Roman Amphitheatre N071454
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE, Cheshire. Elevated view with excavation in progress

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BOXGROVE QUARRY, West Sussex. Reconstruction drawing of the Boxgrove Man by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Apollo Temple at Dusk, Side, Turkey

Catalhoyuk (Catal Hoyuk and Catal Huyuk) - a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC

Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Splendid Swords of the Kings - The Royal Treasure of Dorak c.3000 BC - report of the finds from the excavations by James Mellaart, Assistant Director

Chysauster, Gulval, Cornwall. 1959
Aerial view of the remains of the Iron Age village at Chysauster, near Gulval, which consists of several courtyard houses and a fogou. The Romano-British settlement is cared for by English Heritage

Cambodia, Temples of Angkor (UNESCO site), Angkor Wat

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"Unearthing the Mysteries of the Past: A Journey through Archaeology" Step into the world and discover captivating remnants from ancient civilizations. From the vibrant fresco depicting three Minoan women at Knossos to the mesmerizing Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France, these artifacts offer glimpses into our ancestors' lives. Delve deep into history as you explore the Cave of Hands in Argentina, where handprints left by early humans adorn its walls. Witnessing such primitive artistry reminds us of our shared humanity across time. The Rosetta Stone stands as a testament to human ingenuity, unlocking secrets of an ancient language and enabling us to decipher hieroglyphics. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in archaeological history. Traveling northwards, we arrive at Scotland's Orkney Islands and marvel at Skara Brae Prehistoric Village. Preserved for over 5, 000 years beneath sand dunes, this site offers insights into Neolithic life like no other. Stonehenge emerges majestically on Salisbury Plain—a symbol shrouded in mystery. Its enigmatic purpose continues to intrigue researchers worldwide; each visit brings us closer to understanding its significance. Climb Cleeve Hill or study Avebury/Stukeley Map—both provide perspectives on how ancient societies interacted with their landscapes. These sites reveal intricate connections between people and their environment throughout history. Venturing further afield takes us to Peru's Machu Picchu—the lost city of the Inca—an architectural masterpiece nestled amidst breathtaking mountain scenery. Exploring its ruins transports us back centuries while leaving questions unanswered about its ultimate demise. Finally, Brean Down beckons with evidence from more recent times—a fortification built during World War II that serves as a reminder that archaeology encompasses all periods—not just those buried deep within antiquity. Archaeology invites us on an endless quest for knowledge about our past.