Revetment Collection

Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b / w photo)
867775 Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Fragment of a Wall Revetment, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Wall Revetment, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Fragments of a Revetment Depicting Fish Scales, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Fragment of a Revetment Depicting Fish Scales, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Fragment of a Revetment, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Revetment, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

One of the aivans with tiled revetments, grille and monolithic stone columns (photo)
BOO181357 One of the aivans with tiled revetments, grille and monolithic stone columns (photo) by Islamic School, (19th century); Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran; out of copyright

Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b / w photo)
869216 Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b/w photo) by Hs and Peale (fl.1839-57); Private Collection; (add.info)

Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b / w photo)
867774 Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b/w photo) by Cooley, Samuel A. (fl.1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pair of 10-inch Union seacoast mortars and their crew)

Mired Confederate mortar in Fort McAlister, near Savannah, Georgia, 1864 (b / w photo)
867769 Mired Confederate mortar in Fort McAlister, near Savannah, Georgia, 1864 (b/w photo) by Cooley, Samuel A. (fl.1864); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aiming an 8-inch Union siege mortar in the trenches outside Petersburg, Virginia
867767 Aiming an 8-inch Union siege mortar in the trenches outside Petersburg, Virginia, as sketched by Alfred R. Waud (pencil on paper) by Waud

Tel Deweir Lachish E side Iron Age revetment
Tel Deweir (Lachish). E. side of Iron Age revetment, built in three superimposed sections, uppermost washed away. 1936, Israel

Excavations Tell-el-Nasbeh Mizpah City wall revetment
Excavations. Tell-el-Nasbeh (Mizpah) City wall with its revetment. East side of city. 1932, West Bank, Tall al-Nasbeh

Tel Deweir Lachish Close view revetment S. W corner
Tel Deweir, Lachish, Close view of revetment. S.W. corner of Tell. Rock core, on which city is founded, visible in hole. 1936, Israel, Lachish

Tel Deweir Lachish XVIII-XIX dynasty temple Top right
Tel Deweir (Lachish). XVIII-XIX dynasty temple. Top right stone revetment built by expedition to hold steel chute, N.W. of Tell. 1936, Israel

Tel Deweir Lachish Section revetment city gates
Tel Deweir, Lachish, Section of revetment to city gates. Area shows abundant traces of burning, 588 B.C. which destroyed Lac. due to conflagration. 1936, Israel, Lachish

MISSISSIPPI FLOOD, 1927. Emergency construction of levees near Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the Great Mississippi River Flood, April 1927

Same gun, as shown in no. 1015, with Hurdle Revertment (i.e. revetment) and Epaulement - unfinished battery, US, USA, America, Vintage photography

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"Preserving History: The Fascinating World of Revetment" Reviving the past through captivating fragments, revetments offer a glimpse into ancient civilizations and wartime fortifications. In an evocative black and white photograph, we witness a discarded Confederate mortar at the abandoned Fort Johnson in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina in 1865. This relic serves as a poignant reminder of the turbulent times that shaped our nation. Traveling back further in time, we encounter a fragment of wall revetment from the 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Its creator remains unknown, but its intricate design speaks volumes about the craftsmanship of bygone eras. Another remarkable find is the depiction of fish scales on yet another fragment from this period. These delicate details transport us to an era where artistry met functionality. Moving forward to modern times, we catch sight of one of the aivans adorned with tiled revetments and monolithic stone columns. This architectural marvel showcases how they can transform structures into works of art while providing structural support. Returning to historical battlefields, Union mortars stand tall in Battery Weed on Morris Island during 1863's tumultuous days. Similarly captured in another black and white image are Federal 10-inch mortar batteries on Morris Island in South Carolina during 1865 - remnants that bear witness to intense conflicts fought for freedom. Not all stories end triumphantly; some reveal moments frozen amidst struggle. A mired Confederate mortar lies trapped within Fort McAlister near Savannah, Georgia during 1864 - forever encapsulating both victory and defeat within its frame. Intriguingly juxtaposed against these war-torn scenes are snapshots capturing everyday life outside Petersburg, Virginia or Fort Carroll near Washington D. C. , where soldiers aim their siege mortars or artillery respectively - showcasing not only military prowess but also highlighting technological advancements made during those times. Through these diverse glimpses into history, revetments emerge as silent storytellers.