Excavation Site Collection

Carnac (Brittany, Morbihan): the Menhirs of Menec in April 1906
7291166 Carnac (Brittany, Morbihan): the Menhirs of Menec in April 1906; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnac (Brittany)

Columns of the Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century
7264831 Columns of the Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century; Evora, Alto Alentejo, Portugal; (add.info.: Corinthian columns of the Roman temple of Evora, built around the 1st century)

Archaeologists getting out of the tomb of Toutankhamon (-1345 / -1327), Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty
1761649 Archaeologists getting out of the tomb of Toutankhamon (-1345 / -1327), Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty.; (add.info)

The hydrography of Sicily, Malta and the adjacent islands; surveyed in 1814,1815, and 1816, 1823 (print)
7342738 The hydrography of Sicily, Malta and the adjacent islands; surveyed in 1814,1815, and 1816, 1823 (print) by Smyth, William Henry (1788-1865); National Maritime Museum, London

The temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century
7264829 The temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century; Evora, Alto Alentejo, Portugal; (add.info.: The Corinthian Roman temple of Evora, built around the 1st century)

Columns of theTemple of Diana, Evora, 1st century
7264840 Columns of theTemple of Diana, Evora, 1st century; Evora, Alto Alentejo, Portugal; (add.info.: Corinthian columns of the Roman temple of Evora, built around the 1st century)

The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, built 395-408, in Abu Mina Monastery, near Alexandria, Egypt (photo)
AIS5361007 The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, built 395-408, in Abu Mina Monastery, near Alexandria, Egypt (photo); (add.info.: The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, edified from 395 to 408)

In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene
1742448 In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene Lord Carnarvon whose financings allowed has Howard Carter to discover

The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of
1749590 The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in the Valley of the Kings

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt)
1750606 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : Howard Carter carries with an egyptian worker's help a statue composing the treasure; (add.info)

(l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter
1742757 (l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter, George Herbert 5th Lord Carnarvon, Alfred Lucas

The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of
1742758 The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in Thebes in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt during the winter

The Sphinx, c. 1853 (salted paper print from waxed paper negative)
XOS5884172 The Sphinx, c. 1853 (salted paper print from waxed paper negative) by Greene, John Beasley (1832-56); 23.2x29.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Temple of Abu Simbel, 1856 (salted paper print from paper negative)
XOS5884206 Temple of Abu Simbel, 1856 (salted paper print from paper negative) by Murray, Robert (1822-93); 18.2x23.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Robert Murray (British)

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the King in 1923 (photo)
1749632 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the King in 1923 (photo) by Burton, Harry (1879-1940); (add.info)

Hathor Temple, Philae
8588881 Hathor Temple, Philae by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Temple of Philae, the cult of Isis Hathor Temple built for Ptolemy VI); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Main facade of the Temple and colonnade on the right, Philae
8588648 Main facade of the Temple and colonnade on the right, Philae by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Temple of Philae)

Detail of the columns of the Temple of Horus, Edfu
8587514 Detail of the columns of the Temple of Horus, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Edfu)

Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt
8586687 Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus.); © Jean Bernard

The Peristyle Court, Temple of Horus, Edfu
8586436 The Peristyle Court, Temple of Horus, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus. Built from 237 to 57 BC)

Overlapping lintels, Philae Temple
8587886 Overlapping lintels, Philae Temple by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Temple of Philae, the cult of Isis Overlapping lintels); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Entrance to the Karnac Temple with lines of Sphinxes
8586012 Entrance to the Karnac Temple with lines of Sphinxes by Egyptian; Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Luxor temple at night (photo)
8585985 Luxor temple at night (photo) by Egyptian; Temple of Luxor, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Deir El Medineh, village of artisans
8587076 Deir El Medineh, village of artisans by Egyptian; Deir el-Medina, Thebes, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus
8587012 Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Edfu, city located on the left bank of the Nile between Aswan and Luxor Temple of Edfu)

View of the Great Temple, Statues of Ramses II and Re, Abu Simbel
8586966 View of the Great Temple, Statues of Ramses II and Re, Abu Simbel by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); The Great Temple, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt.Abu Simbel temple)

Abu Simbel Small Temple
8586876 Abu Simbel Small Temple by Egyptian; Abu Simbel, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt.Abu Simbel temple. 2 temples built by Ramses II (XIX dynasty)

Sculptures of the deities, Horus temple, Edfu
8586475 Sculptures of the deities, Horus temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus. Built from 237 to 57 BC)

Giseh Plateau, Cheops Pyramid, and Giseh Sphinx (-2500 BC)
8586391 Giseh Plateau, Cheops Pyramid, and Giseh Sphinx (-2500 BC) by Egyptian; Giza (El Gizeh), Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Giseh Plateau, Cheops Pyramid)

Entrance to the Karnac Temple
8586006 Entrance to the Karnac Temple by Egyptian; Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Entrance to the Karnac Temple, View of the Obelisk
8585996 Entrance to the Karnac Temple, View of the Obelisk by Egyptian; Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Trajan's Kiosk, Aguilkia Island (photo)
8588814 Trajan's Kiosk, Aguilkia Island (photo) by Roman, (2nd century); Kiosk of Trajan, Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Trajan's Kiosk or Pharaoh's Bed)

Giseh Plateau, Cheops Pyramid
8586257 Giseh Plateau, Cheops Pyramid by Egyptian; Giza (El Gizeh), Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Giseh Plateau, Cheops Pyramid); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Column alignment and obelisk, Karnak site
8586086 Column alignment and obelisk, Karnak site by Egyptian; Karnak, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Pink granite beetle stele and the 3 obelisks
8586080 Pink granite beetle stele and the 3 obelisks by Egyptian; Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Kom Ombo Temple, between Luxor and Aswan
8587482 Kom Ombo Temple, between Luxor and Aswan by Egyptian; Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, Kom Ombo, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Kom Ombo Temple, between Luxor and Aswan); © Jean Bernard

Entrance, Temple of Horus, Edfu
8586603 Entrance, Temple of Horus, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus. Temple entrance); © Jean Bernard

Giseh Plateau, Cheops, Khephren and Mykerinos pyramids
8586402 Giseh Plateau, Cheops, Khephren and Mykerinos pyramids by Egyptian; Giza (El Gizeh), Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Giseh Plateau, Cheops pyramid in the center)

Philae Island
8588977 Philae Island by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Philae Temple Philae island); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Alignment of columns, papyriform capitals, Philae temple
8588833 Alignment of columns, papyriform capitals, Philae temple by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Temple of Philae)

Kom Ombo Temple Entrance
8588544 Kom Ombo Temple Entrance by Egyptian; Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, Kom Ombo, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Kom Ombo Temple)

View of one of the obelisks at the Karnac site
8586025 View of one of the obelisks at the Karnac site by Egyptian; Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Pyramid of Cheops and Sphinx of Giseh (-2500 BC)
8585777 Pyramid of Cheops and Sphinx of Giseh (-2500 BC) by Egyptian; Giza (El Gizeh), Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Giseh Plateau, Cheops Pyramid)

View of the Temple of Isis, Philae
8588965 View of the Temple of Isis, Philae by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Temple of Philae, the cult of Isis View of the Temple of Isis); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Hator Temple Columns, Philae
8588770 Hator Temple Columns, Philae by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Temple of Philae, the cult of Isis Temple of Hator, detail of the columns); © Jean Bernard

Columns and Pharaoh Headdress of the Hedjet, Kom Ombo Temple
8587500 Columns and Pharaoh Headdress of the Hedjet, Kom Ombo Temple by Egyptian; Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, Kom Ombo, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt)

Inner courtyard, Horus temple, Edfu
8586831 Inner courtyard, Horus temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus. Built from 237 to 57 BC)

Horus and Knoum, holding prisoners by the bars, Horus temple, Edfu
8586661 Horus and Knoum, holding prisoners by the bars, Horus temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus)

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"Unearthing the Mysteries: Exploring an Ancient Excavation Site" Step back in time as you venture into the excavation site, granting access to As-Siq, a mesmerizing pathway leading to the abandoned rock city of Petra. This captivating UNESCO World Heritage Site once stood as the capital of the Nabataean Empire in Jordan, now revealing its secrets through carefully uncovered relics. Transport yourself further into history with digitally restored reproductions from Giovanni Battista's Vedute principali e piu interessanti di Roma. Behold the Tempio di Vesta, a remarkable temple within Rome's Roman Forum. Nearby lies Curia Hostilia, where influential meetings took place among members of the Roman Senate during the Roman Republic era. Journeying across borders, discover cave dwellings nestled in La Roque Saint-Christophe within France's picturesque Valley of Vezere. These ancient abodes offer glimpses into prehistoric life and ignite our imagination about early human civilizations. Delve deeper into antiquity with a map showcasing historical Rome from 1625—a digital reproduction preserving centuries-old knowledge and architectural marvels that once graced this eternal city. Witness Emile Loubet immersing himself in Rome's timeless allure through Le Petit Journal's colored engraving from May 8th, 1904—an evocative snapshot capturing both admiration for past splendors and their enduring influence on modern visitors. Travel eastward to Persepolis in Iran and stand before an awe-inspiring ancient column adorned with intricate reliefs—a testament to Persia's rich cultural heritage. Marvel at Xerxes' cuneiform inscription within Palace of Darius (Tachara), offering insights into Persian civilization at its peak. And don't miss Artaxerxes II's grand tomb—both immortalized through stone carvings and striking photographs—reminding us of their lasting legacy. Finally, gaze upon The Parthenon, an iconic symbol of Athens in Greece.