Past Civilization Collection

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Ballydehob Viaduct, Ballydehob, Co Cork, Ireland, 12 Arch Viaduct

The Roman Baths, Bath, Avon, England, UK

The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Guardian lions on the steps of a temple. Foggy winter morning November 2005

Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

The Relics of a Past Civilization (litho)
1056750 The Relics of a Past Civilization (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relics of a Past Civilization)

The Jealous Wall, Belvedere House And Gardens, Co Westmeath, Ireland, Irelands Largest Man-Made Folly

Enniskillen Castle, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, Ireland

Glanworth Bridge, Funshion River, Co Cork, Ireland

The Burren, Portal Dolmen, Co. Clare, Ireland

Hercules and Cerberus, c1634. Artist: Francisco de Zurbaran
Hercules and Cerberus, c1634. From a private collection

Droumlusk Standing Stone, Blackwater, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland

Megalithic Site, Oldcastle, Co Meath, Ireland

Fanad, Co Donegal, Ireland; Dolmen

Dunluce Castle, Co Antrim, Ireland

Standing Stones, Blacksod Point, Co Mayo, Ireland

Beaghmore Stone Circles, Co. Tyrone, Ireland

Drombeg, County Cork, Ireland; Moon Over Stone Circle

Drombeg Stone Circle, County Cork, Ireland; Moon Over Stone Circle

Standing Stone Alignment, Near Cloughran, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland

Co Kerry, Ireland; Stone Circle

Drombeg, Co Cork, Ireland; Stone Circle

Carrowmore, Co Sligo, Ireland; Stone Circle

Ardgroom, Co Cork, Ireland; Stone Circle

Co Kerry, Standing Stone On Clogher Head, Dingle Peninsula

Dunmore Head, Co Kerry, Ireland; Ogham Stone

Dunmore Head, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland; Ogham Stone On A Landscape

Stone Circles On A Landscape, Beaghmore Stone Circles, Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Kilclooney, Co Donegal, Ireland; Dolmen

Round Tower Near Gort, Co Galway, Ireland

Co Offaly, Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, Ireland, West Cross, Cross Of The Scriptures

Co Kerry, Ireland, Stone Circle

Celtic High Cross At Drumcliff, Drumcliff, Co Sligo, Ireland

Co Donegal, Inishowen Mamore Gap, Shrine

Athenry, Co Galway, Ireland, Dominican Priory, 1241

Detail Of Standing Stone, Newgrange, Co Meath, Ireland

Doorty Cross, Kilfenora, Co Clare, Ireland, 12Th Century High Cross

Cross Slab, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland

Beaghmore Stone Circles, Sperrin Mountains, Co Tyrone, Ireland

Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Co Galway, Ireland

Trinitarian Friary, Adare, Co Limerick, Ireland, 13Th Century Columbarium

Ganesh stone statue, Kathmandu, Nepal. Ganesh is the elephant headed hindu god, son of shiva and parvati

Aboriginal dance, Australia

Petroglyphs drawn in sandstone by Anasazi indians around 500AD, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA ALPHA

Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in Chinatown, Singapore, South East Asia

Temple roof detail, Thian Hock Keng Temple, Chinatown, Singapore, South East Asia

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of a Past Civilization: From Two Mothers to Hercules and Cerberus" Step back in time with us as we explore the remnants of a bygone era. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece, "Deux meres (Two Mothers), 1888, " takes us on an emotional journey through the lives of two women from a forgotten civilization. Traveling further, we find ourselves standing atop Ballydehob Viaduct in Co Cork, Ireland. This architectural marvel with its 12 arches whispers tales of a once-thriving society that relied on this structure for transportation and trade. Venturing across borders, The Roman Baths in Bath, Avon, England beckon us to immerse ourselves in their ancient waters. These baths were not only places for physical rejuvenation but also served as social hubs where past civilizations gathered to discuss politics and culture. In Durbar Square, Bhaktapur within Kathmandu valley, Nepal lies another treasure trove of history. This UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases intricate architecture and sculptures that stand as testaments to the artistic prowess and cultural significance of past civilizations. The Ellora Caves take us deep into India's rich heritage. Carved meticulously into solid rock over centuries, these caves depict stories from various religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism - showcasing the harmonious coexistence that characterized this ancient civilization. Closer to home again is Rock Of Cashel in Co Tipperary, Ireland. Towering majestically over lush green fields stands this iconic site steeped in legends and myths; it serves as a reminder of power struggles among past rulers who left their mark upon these lands. Moving towards Belvedere House And Gardens in Co Westmeath, Ireland we encounter The Jealous Wall – Ireland's largest man-made folly. A testament to human ambition or perhaps even love gone awry? Its enigmatic presence leaves us pondering the stories of those who built it.