Cyclopean Collection

Hissarlik (Troy) Digging
A clear example of the excavation style of Heinrich Schliemann at Hissarlik, cutting through later occupation levels, actually missing Homerian deposits!

Strange tribes from the wilds of the earth, 1897 (engraving)
878607 Strange tribes from the wilds of the earth, 1897 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From left to right, a Monopodi, a Monoculi Cyclopean, a two headed dwarf)

Ruins of the Wiracocha Temple at Raqch i, Peru
Built in the fifteenth century and considered by the historians to be one of the most audacious Inca constructions, the remarkable Wiracocha temple at Raqchi

Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Empress Theodora, etc
Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Byzantine imperial courtiers 2, Empress Theodora 3, and Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer 4. Immagini di Giustiniano Teodora

Cyclopean Fortress on the Island of Samothrace, on the Coast of Thrace (engraving)
2774088 Cyclopean Fortress on the Island of Samothrace, on the Coast of Thrace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Baalbeck, the so-called Cyclopean wall (b / w photo)
5214664 Baalbeck, the so-called Cyclopean wall (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baalbeck, the so-called Cyclopean wall)

Cusco, Peru - Incan Indians and their Llama. Note the Cyclopean Incan walls in the background with near flawless and seamless positioning of the stones. Date: circa 1910s

A Greek Cyclopean bridge on the road between Nauplion and Epidarus

The Parthenon, 5th century BC
The Parthenon on the Acropolis, with the Cyclopean walls in the foreground, 5th century BC

Strange Tribes From The Wilds Of The Earth. From Left To Right, A Monopodi, A Monoculi Cyclopean, A Two Headed Dwarf, A Person With No Head But Merely A Face On Their Chest And A Member Of The

Greece. Tiryns. Cyclopean wall
Greece. Tiryns. Mycenaean city (3rd millennium B.C.). Cyclopean wall (1400-1200 B.C.). Peloponnese

Ruins of Ollantaytambo, Cuzco, Peru
Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 60 kilometers northwest of the city of Cusco

Cyclopean Wall - Sacsayhuaman Complex, Cuzco, Peru
Sacsayhuaman (also known as Saksaq Waman, Sacsahuaman or Saxahuaman) - a walled complex on the northern outskirts of the city of Cuzco, Peru, the former capital of the Inca Empire

Cuzco - Peru - Cyclopean masonry
Pre-Columbian walls at Cuzco, Peru - Cyclopean polygonal masonry of the Incas - almost defying belief with the way the massive multi-faceted blocks fit together seamlessly

Cyclopean Door, Dulane Church, Kells - a view of a doorway. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Kells). Date: circa early 1900s

Cyclopean Door, Our Ladys Church, Glendalough - detail of doorway in derelict church. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Wicklow: Glendalough). Date: circa early 1900s

Cyclopean Door, Killeavy Abbey, Newry - a view of a stone doorway. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down). Date: circa early 1900s

Baalbek, Lebanon - The massive stone courses of the walls Date: circa 1910s

Spain. Catalonia. Ampurias. Cyclopean walls
Spain. Catalonia. Ampurias (Emporiuon). Founded in 575 BC by greek colonists from Phocaea. Cyclopean walls

Greece. Tiryns. Ruins
Greece. Tiryns. Mycenaean city (3rd millennium B.C.). Upper terrace. Peloponnese

Cyclopean wall. Tarragona. Catalonia. Spain
Cyclopean wall (6th or 5thcentury B.C.) built of irregular stone blocks. Tarragona. Catalonia. Spain

Spain. Catalonia. Tarragona. Houses and the roman cyclopean
Spain. Catalonia. Tarragona. Houses in the old town. At the botton, the remains of the roman cyclopean wall

Cuzco, Peru - Incan Ruins, adorned by some intrepid tourists! Date: circa 1910s

Mycenaean Art. The Lion Gate of Mycenae fortress. View behind the gate. Argos, Peloponnese, Greece

Cyclopean walls of the ancient city dating from IV century B. C. View of the gateway
Cyclopean walls of the ancient city dating from IV century B.C. View of the gateway called Lions Gate, one of the six entrances to the city. It shows a lion devouring a bull. Butrint

Amerindian Man - Cyclopean Wall - Cuzco, Peru
Amerindian Man - standing in front of a Cyclopean stone Wall - testament to the skill of Incan masons - Cuzco, Peru. Date: circa 1910s

Tiryns - The Gallery
Minoan Hillfort complex of Tiryns. This site was excavated by Heinrich Schliemann in 1884-1885, and is the subject of ongoing excavations by the German Archaeological Institute at Athens

Treasury of Atreus
This structure was named the Treasury of Atreus, but is in fact a tholos tomb, built in the mid 13th century BC. This view is previous to the clearing of the entrance

Schliemanns Excavations
The so-called Scaean Gate and Palace of Priam, Hissarlik. Schliemanns rather fanciful interpretations of his findings at the site of Troy

Second Treasury Mycenae
The Second Treasury at Mycenae. The building is in fact a Tholos tomb, with a ashlar walls and corbelling over the door to decrease weight on the lintel stone

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"Cyclopean: Unveiling the Ancient Marvels of Architecture" Step into the world of ancient wonders as we explore the enigmatic concept of "cyclopean. " From the Hissarlik Digging site, believed to be Troy, to the ruins of Wiracocha Temple in Peru, these remnants transport us back in time. Witness Greece's Tiryns and its awe-inspiring Cyclopean wall that stands tall even today. Emperor Justinian I the Great and Empress Theodora left their mark on history with their grandeur. But it is not just human achievements that captivate our imagination; nature too has a hand. Behold the Cyclopean Fortress on Samothrace Island, guarding Thrace's coast like an ancient sentinel. Baalbeck's so-called Cyclopean wall leaves us pondering over its colossal stones and mysterious origins. Meanwhile, Cusco in Peru reveals Incan Indians and their loyal Llamas living harmoniously amidst cyclopean structures. Marvel at a Greek Cyclopean bridge connecting civilizations across time and space. And how can we forget one of history's most iconic landmarks - The Parthenon? Its majestic presence continues to inspire generations. But it is not only monumental structures that define cyclopeanism; intricate doors hold secrets too. Dulane Church in Kells, Our Lady's Church in Glendalough, and Killeavy Abbey in Newry boast remarkable Cyclopean Doors that guard hidden stories within. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel the mysteries behind these cyclopseanian marvels - testaments to human ingenuity and nature's enduring power.