Archaeology Collection (page 5)

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Osmington White Horse, Cherhill Downs, Osmington, Dorset Date:

Malta, Hagar Qim, Megalithic temple, 2800-2400 bc, aerial view UNESCO World Heritage Site, archaeological site

Medinet Abu - Thebes, Dec. 5th 1832. : lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts
Medinet Abu - Thebes, Dec. 5th 1832.: lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist. Ancient Egypt Archaeology

Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor : lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist. Ancient Egypt Archaeology Building Architecture

General View of the Island of Philae, Nubia November 1838. After watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Temple Ancient Egypt Archaeology Religion Mythology Ruin

Egypt, entrance to Temple of Luxor, engraving based on drawing by David Roberts
Egypt, 19th century. Entrance to the Temple of Luxor. Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Egypt, ruins of Luxor from River Nile, engraving based on drawing by David Roberts
Egypt, 19th century. View of the ruins of Luxor from the river Nile. Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Platos map of Atlantis, artwork. Artwork of the mythological city of Atlantis, as described by the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360 BC

Monolithic stele from Tiwanaku, La Paz, Bolivia
Impressive monolithic stele from Tiwanaku (sometimes Tiahuanaco or Tiahuanacu) - a important Pre-Columbian archaeological site in western Bolivia

PALEOLITHIC TOOLS. Paleolithic scraper (left) and arrow heads, c40, 000 B. C
PALEOLITHIC TOOLS. Paleolithic scraper (left) and arrow heads, c40, 000 B.C

Casa Grande, Hohokam ruins, Arizona
Doorway of Casa Grande, the remains of an ancient Hohokam farming village in central Arizona. Digital photograh

Chaco Canyon Anasazi ruins NM
Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins of Chetro Ketl in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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

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

Fossil molar of Nebraska man
Drawing of a fossil molar found in Nebraska, believed belong to early man - hesperopithecus (Ape-Man of the Western World)

The Pyramids and Sphinx, Giza, Egypt
The Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Queen Mum in Rhodesia
Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, seen entering the west entrance of the Zimbabwe ruins

White Caterthun and Brown Caterthun Forts, Angus, 2008
White Caterthun and Brown Caterthun forts, Angus, Scotland

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

Stonehenge / Turner
Stonehenge at sunset

Pompeii Excavation, 1751
Carlo III di Borbone visits the first excavations at Pompeii

Acropolis at dusk, Athens, Attica, Greece

Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph: Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt, with a camera in the foreground

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

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Greece, Crete, Knossos, Dolphin fresco in the Queens Megaron, Knossos Palace

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MEXICO Yucatan Chichen Itza Stone carving on the Platform of the Eagles in the foreground with El Castillo behind

Lycian Rock Tombs, Fethiye, Turkey

Street of Facades, elevated view, Petra, Ma an Governorate, Jordan

Castleisland Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ireland

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

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

Iran / Tomb of Cyrus
The tomb is situated south of Pasargad, placed on top of a six-stage platform, surrounded by staircases. The ceiling is covered with five huge limestone roof stones. Date: 1853

Egyptian God Sobek
illustration of a Egyptian God Sobek

Ancient Egypt warrior army
Illustration of a Ancient Egypt warrior army

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

Landscape on Megiddo Mound & the valley of Jezreel
Taken from Tel Megiddo 2014. In the background, at the horizon, Mount Tabor.Megiddo, one of the most important archeological sites in Israel

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius as a dramatic backdrop

Lakshmi at the Entrance of Kailas Temple at Ellora, India. This is an UNESCO site. Lakshmi siting over the lotuses with her attendant elephants as if to bless the visitors

Temple of Hephaestus, Athens, Greece
Temple of Hephaestus in the ancient Agora, seen from the Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Horse carriage in al-Siq Canyon - Petra, Jordan
Horse carriage riding through al-Siq Canyon towards Al Khazneh (The Treasury) in ancient city of Petra. Petra was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007

Nazca lines representing monkey
Aerial view of Nazca lines representing monkey

Monuments 1818 and 1817 in Bagan, Myanmar
Temples at Bagan, UNESCO world heritage place, Myanmar. The name of these temples is unknown but the larger one is Monument No 1817 and the smaller one is Monument 1818

Cyprus. Paphos. Ancient Odeon

Punic civilization. Reconstruction of Byrsa Hill, with the Punic city and Hannibals circular harbor
Punic civilization. Reconstruction of Byrsa Hill, with the Punic city and Hannibals circular harbour, late 4th-2nd century b.C. Fresco by architect J. M. Gassend

Stone Age carving, Magdalenian culture C014 / 2411
Stone Age carving, Magdalenian culture. This object, carved from reindeer antler, shows a bison turning its head, possibly to lick an insect bite

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

Neolithic Stone Avenue - nr. Kestor Prehistoric Settlement, Dartmoor, Devon Date: circa 1910s

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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.