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Temple Of Apollo; Delphi, Greece

Dolmen of Pedracabana. Catalonia. Spain
Dolmen of Pedracabana. Cabo Valley. Catalonia. Spain

Pepys / Kits Cotty / Visit
SAMUEL PEPYS Statesman and diarist, visiting Kits Cotty near Maidstone, Kent, on 24 March 1669: " I was mightily glad to see it." Date: 1633 - 1703

Stilt Houses engraving 1896

Tikal in Guatemala
The Tikal temple complex in Guatemala

Sardegna - Nuraghe di Barumini
View of Sardegna - Nuraghe di Barumini

IncaAśs sacred city, Machu Pichu, Peru
View of the incaAśs city Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu behind it, Cusco, Peru

England, Wiltshire
Wiltshire - Avebury stone circle

Temple of Luxor, Ramesses II Statue, Luxor, Egypt
Temple of Luxor, Ramesses II Statue, Luxor - Thebes, Luxor East Bank, Egypt. Statue, Ramesses II, Pharaoh, King, Temple, Male Likeness, Hieroglyphics, Carving, Ancient, International Landmark

Petra Archaeological site - The Treasury seen from the Siq exit

England, Wiltshire, Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site (WHS). England, Wiltshire
England, Wiltshire, Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site (WHS). Silbury Hill a prehistoric artificial chalk mound located near Avebury Stone Circle

Lid of a cinerary urn with a portrait of a reclining young man, 400 / 375 B. C. bronze
Lid of a cinerary urn with a portrait of a reclining young man, 400/375 B.C. bronze 5th-4th century B.C. Etruscan art

Base of a funerary kouros with six athletes. 510 -500 BC. Archaic Greek art. Relief on marble. GREECE. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. Athens. Acropolis

HOMER (9th century BC). Greek writer. Roman copy from a Hellenistic Greek original. Hellenistic art.; Roman art. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Archaeology

Saint Marks Square at Venice. 18th c. Anonymous. Venetian school. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Besan篮. Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology

Dinosaurs - paleontologist Lynett Gillette examines bones of the dinosaur Coelophysis Coelophysis was a small
FG-DH-289 Dinosaurs - paleontologist Lynett Gillette examines bones of the dinosaur Coelophysis Coelophysis bauri Coelophysis was a small carnivorous dinosaur of the Late Triassic (Chinle Formation)

Europe, England, London. British Museum, The Great Court, Londons largest covered square. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators

A foot-race. 6th century B. C
ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED VASE. A foot-race. 6th century B.C

Ramesseum of Rameses II, Thebes, Egypt
View of the Ramesseum, the memorial or mortuary temple of Rameses II at Thebes (now Luxor), Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Whiteleafe Cross, near Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England. Date: January 1939

Flying saucer over Stonehenge, artwork
Flying saucer over Stonehenge, computer artwork

Etruscan vase, 6th century BC
Etruscan vase. Dating from the 6th century BC during the Etruscan era, this vase shows nude people dancing. The Etruscan civilisation, which preceded that of the Romans

Roman glass jewellery bead, SEM
Roman glass bead. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a glass bead used in jewellery in Roman times

Egyptian obelisks, 18th century artwork. Egyptian hieroglyphics can be seen carved on the sides. This artwork is from the Italian edition of De l origine des lois, des arts et des sciences

Mexico / Tenochtitlan
A reconstruction of the Front wall and Entrance Gate of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztecs, above which modern Mexico City now stands

Cycling Past Stonehenge
A man and a woman cycle past Stonehenge on a tandem bicycle

Maes-Howe (Interior)
The interior of the Maes Howe chamber shortly after it was re-opened in 1861. Norsemen had already robbed the mound in the 12th century AD and left runic inscriptions

Ring of Brogar Orkney Islands
CK-3003 Ring of Brogar Orkney Islands Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Stonehenge / Stukeley
A peep into the Sanctum Sanctorum. Stukeley states When we advance.. the chasm of sky between the jambs of the cell.. and the greatness of every part, surprizes

Wroxeter (Vriconium)
A surviving section of the Roman wall of Wroxeter, the largest Roman city to survive completely without any modern development. Only the Roman Baths are on public display

Hadrians Wall / Winshields
A view of a section of Hadrians Wall at Winshields. The wall marked the northern limits of the Roman Empire, and was ordered by the Emperor on a visit to Britain in AD122

Avebury Landscape / 1723
Prospect of the Temple on Overton Hill - The Hakpen or head of the snake in the ruins. Stukeley writes: Abury..the chief patriarchal..temple of the island

Avebury Reconstructed
Restored view of the great temple at Abury

Sphinx / Rameses II Period
The Sphinx during the period of Rameses II. The Pharoah rides to pay homage to the giant visage

Removal from Tomb
Howard Carter supervises the removal of treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamen, in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor

Clouds Over A Tomb, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Burren, County Clare, Republic Of Ireland

Ancient burial ground Sillustani featuring cylindrical funerary towers and Laguna Umayo, Puno, Atuncolla District, Puno Province, Puno Region, Peru

Ancient burial ground Sillustani featuring cylindrical funerary towers and Laguna Umayo, Puno, Atuncolla District, Puno Province, Puno Region, Peru

Ancient burial ground Sillustani featuring cylindrical funerary towers, Puno, Atuncolla District, Puno Province, Puno Region, Peru

Ancient burial ground Sillustani featuring cylindrical funerary towers, Puno, Atuncolla District, Puno Province, Puno Region, Peru

Ancient burial ground Sillustani featuring cylindrical funerary towers, Puno, Atuncolla District, Puno Province, Puno Region, Peru

Detail of stone wall at Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Cusco Province, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ruins of the Inca town of Machu Picchu against the Andes, UNESCO, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes at sunrise, Cuzco Region, Peru

Terraces and ruins at archeological site of UNESCO, Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Terraces and ruins at archeological site of UNESCO, Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Gate of the Ten Alcoves at Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Urubamba Province, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient archeological Incan Lost City of Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

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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.