Civilization Collection (page 2)

Pont du Gard, Roman aqueduct, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Avignon, Provence, France, Europe

Ancient Greeks holding the pass of Thermopylae, 480 BC
Greeks under Leonidas holding off the Persian invasion at Thermopylae, 480 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Parthenon in ancient Athens
The Parthenon atop the Acropolis at the height of Athens power, 400s BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mount Vesuvius seen from the ruins of Pompeii, buried in the ash flow of the eruption of AD 79, Columbus basalt lava marble and brick, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Codex Borbonicus. Aztec codex. Written by Aztec priest shortly before or after tthe Spanish conquest of Mexico. 1562-1563. Detail fol. 17r

Egypt, Cairo, Giza, View of all three Great Pyramids at sunset

Pyramids along the Nile
Pyramids at Gizeh, with dhows on the Nile River in Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Egyptian deities separating night and day
Ancient Egyptian deities Shu separating Sibu and Nuit. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a painting on a mummy-case

Chariot race in ancient Rome
Chariot race in the Circus Maximus of ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Road from ancient Athens to Eleusis
Temple of Aphrodite (left) on the road from Eleusis to Athens, ancient Greece. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Greek urn
Richly decorated Greek urn. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an artifact

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Timbuktu in Africa, as drawn by Rene-Auguste Caillie, the first European visitor, 1828. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Caillies illustration

Aboriginal rock art, Ubirr, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

The rock fortress of Sigiriya (Lion Rock), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Interior, Newgrange, County Meath, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

King Henry VIIIs ship, Mary Rose, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Pennine Way crossing near Turret 37a, Hadrians Wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Housesteads, Hadrians Wall, Northumberland, England, UK

Castlerigg Stone Circle and Blencathra, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Men-an-Tol, a cromlech, near Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK

Madaba Mosaic Map, 6th century AD, detail showing Jerusalem, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East " The mosaic represents the biblical land from Egypt to Lebanon including Sinai, Israel

The Big Buddha statue, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Egyptian Art. Relief depicting a bee, symbol of Lower Egypt
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting a bee, symbol of Lower Egypt. New Kingdom. Egypt

Head of a statue of Ares. Roman sculpture after original of
Ares, the god of war. Roman equivalent : Mars. Head of a statue of Ares. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Glytothek. Munich

Sunset View of City Council Building and Hillbrow Tower (JG Strijdom Tower), Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
City of Johannesburg is considered Africas economic powerhouse, and contentiously as a modern and prosperous African city

Historic, Sculpture
Antinous (110-130). Member of the Roman Emperor Hadrians entourage, to whom he was beloved. Bust. Marble. Dated 130-138. Found in Patras. National Archaeological Museum. Athens, Greece

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Temple ceremony in an Aztec city. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Aztec tiger knight in a costume of cotton and a helmet made of wood, from a model in Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A trireme, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans
A trireme, with three banks of oars, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Sun-god Ra on his daily journey, ancient Egypt
Sun-god Ra embarking for his daily journey through Egypt. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of ancient Egyptian art

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

Ancient Mesopotamia
Map of the ancient Tigris and Euphrates region. Printed color 19th-century illustration

Hair styles of Roman ladies
Hair styles of ladies in ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman Empire, circa 200 AD
Map of the Roman Empire in the third century. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Mycenae in ancient Greece, circa 1400 BC
Mycenae in ancient Greece at the height of its culture, circa 1400 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Greek and Roman theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Carvings on stone, New Grange (Newgrange) site, County Meath, Leinster, Eire (Ireland), Europe

Statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the city, Cuzco, Peru, South America

Inca ruins, Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

View from Pyramid of the Moon of the Avenue of the Dead and the Pyramid of the Sun in background, Teotihuacan, 150AD to 600AD and later used by the Aztecs, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Taormina, island of Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

House of Axel Munthe, Villa San Michele, Anacapri, Capri, Campania, Italy, Europe

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, UK

Lanyon Quoit, near Madron, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Pyramids at sunset, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Civilization: Tracing the Footsteps of Ancient Empires" Journey through time and space as we unravel the rich tapestry of human civilization. From the grandeur of ancient Rome to the mystique of Egypt's pharaohs, from the intellectual prowess of Greece to the architectural marvels in Babylon, our world is adorned with remnants that whisper tales of bygone eras. Gaze upon a map showcasing ancient Rome, where once an empire stood tall, shaping history for centuries. Marvel at its intricate network of roads and aqueducts, a testament to their engineering genius. Behold Tutankhamun's golden mask gleaming in all its splendor at Cairo's Egyptian Museum. This exquisite artifact encapsulates Egypt's opulence and reverence for life beyond death. In London's British Museum, discover The Rosetta Stone—an enigmatic key that unlocked lost languages and allowed us to decipher hieroglyphics—a triumph bridging past and present. Immerse yourself in legends surrounding Babylon’s Hanging Gardens—the epitome of man-made wonders—where lush greenery cascaded like waterfalls amidst desert sands. Explore ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean Sea; witness their influence on art, philosophy, democracy—a legacy still felt today. Stand before Athena’s statue within Athens' Parthenon—an embodiment of wisdom personified. Travel northward to Scotland’s MacLellans Castle—silent sentinel overlooking turbulent times when civilizations clashed amidst rugged landscapes—a reminder that civilization knows no boundaries or borders. Delve into Mesopotamia’s Code of Hammurabi—an early legal code etched onto stone tablets—offering insights into societal norms that shaped civilizations long ago. Trace Europe under Roman rule on yet another map; witness how this mighty empire stretched across vast lands—from Britannia to Hispania—leaving indelible marks on architecture, governance, language, and culture.