Scythia Collection

Map of the Ancient Persian Empire, encompassing Greece to the north west, Arabia to the south east, Egypt and Libya to the south west and deep in the Caucasus in the north east. Date: 1798

Map of the Empire of King Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon 356323 BC), from Greece in the west to India in the east. Date: 1807

The Cunard Liner RMS Scythia - became a troop and supply ship during WW2. Date: 1922

Cunard ocean liner RMS Scythia, launched in 1920, maiden voyage 1921. circa 1920s

Cunard Poster advertising cruises from Liverpool to Boston on the Scythia and Laconia cruise ships

The Cunard Companys Steamship Scythia leaving the Mersey for New York (engraving)
2812752 The Cunard Companys Steamship Scythia leaving the Mersey for New York (engraving) by Sala, George Augustus (1828-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Passengers on the Scythia take their last look at Liverpool as the liner moves off down the Mersey en route for New York. Date: 1882

La Fontaines Fables - Scythian Philosopher
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. A Scythian Philosopher

Ovid among the Scythians, 1862 (oil on paper, laid down on wood)
scythia, Christian, care, metamorphoses, landscape, empire, french, romanticism, sea, christianity, romantic, exile, milk, black sea, exiled, horse, painting, banishment, constanta

Ms 2617 The castle of the Amazons is besieged by Theseus, Duke of Athens, from La Teseida
STC205196 Ms 2617 The castle of the Amazons is besieged by Theseus, Duke of Athens, from La Teseida, by Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-75) 1340-41 (vellum) by French School

The Cunard Companys Steamship Scythia at Sea (engraving)
2812753 The Cunard Companys Steamship Scythia at Sea (engraving) by Sala, George Augustus (1828-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cunard Companys Steamship Scythia at Sea)

Scythian vase from Kul -Oba Kurgan, Crimea, depicting a dentist at work
CHT225116 Scythian vase from Kul -Oba Kurgan, Crimea, depicting a dentist at work, 4th century BC (gold or electrum) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Pair of Belt Clasps with three figures, from Siberian Collection of Peter I, from Altai
BOO228305 Pair of Belt Clasps with three figures, from Siberian Collection of Peter I, from Altai, 4th Century BC (gold) by Scythian, (4th century BC); height: 13 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Military Costumes of the Arsacide Dynasty, 1821 (colour litho)
CHT285297 Military Costumes of the Arsacide Dynasty, 1821 (colour litho) by Botticelli, Carlo (fl.1820); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Indo-Scythian Coin, 20 BC (silver)
1203005 Indo-Scythian Coin, 20 BC (silver) by Indian School, (1st century BC); 2.5x2.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Azilises)

Indo-Scythian Coin, 20 BC (silver)
1203003 Indo-Scythian Coin, 20 BC (silver) by Indian School, (1st century BC); 2.5x2.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Azilises)

Ovid among the Scythians, 1862. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Ovid among the Scythians, 1862

World map according to Eratosthenes - Scanned 1899 Engraving

Map of Sarmatia (From: Rudimenta Cosmographica), 1542. Artist: Honterus (Honter), Johannes (1498-1549)
Map of Sarmatia (From: Rudimenta Cosmographica), 1542. From a private collection

Scythian depiction of an archer on horseback, from the British Museums collection

Cunard Comapny Steamship Scythia Launched 1874
The Cunard Comapny's steamship Scythia. Launched in 1874, the Scythia always sailed the Liverpool - Boston/New York service and was finally broken up in Italy in 1899

Cunard Company Steamship Scythia Leaving Mersey
The Cunard Company's steamship Scythia leaving the Mersey for New York. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico, published 1886

The World as Known to the Ancients (steel engraving)
A creased and stained steel engraving of a map which shows The World as Known to the Ancientsa which aŠcontains all the Parts of which it is thought the Ancients had any knowledgea

Map, Personal Narative of travels in Babylonia, Assyria, Media, and Scythia, in the year 1824, 19th century engraving

Horse from Scythia, Hieronymus Wierix, Philips Galle, c. 1583 - c. 1587

Head of the Ukok Princess ice mummy C015 / 6821
Ice maiden mummy. Also known as the Altai Princess or Ukok Princess, this womans mummified body was found frozen in her burial mound (kurgan) in Siberia in 1993

of a Scythian warrior on a Scythian gold bottle, 3rd or 4th century BC
DENTAL TREATMENT of a Scythian warrior on a Scythian gold bottle, 3rd or 4th century BC

Scythian gold ornament, 4th century BC
Scythian gold ornament. Details of animals depicted on a gold chest ornament found during archaeological excavations in the Ukraine

Pazyryk mummy burial, Central Asia
Pazyryk mummy, Central Asian burial ground. The mummified body is seen at centre. The Pazyr or Pazyryk people are a nomadic people that inhabited the Ukok Plateau in the Altai Mountains of Central

Ice maiden mummy, Siberia
Ice maiden mummy. Also known as the Altai Princess or Ukok Princess, this womans mummified body was found frozen in her burial mound (kurgan) in Siberia in 1993

Genoese world map, 1450
Genoese world map. This world map was drawn in around 1450, possibly by the Italian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli (1397-1482)

Military / Dress / Scythian
A Scythian warrior armed for battle, with armour on his chest and a heavy sword at his belt

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Scythia, a land shrouded in history and mystery, holds tales of ancient empires and legendary voyages. As we explore the hints left behind by time, we uncover glimpses of this enigmatic realm. Maps of the Ancient Persian Empire and the Empire of King Alexander the Great reveal Scythia's strategic location as a crossroads between East and West. It stood witness to countless battles that shaped civilizations. The Cunard Liner RMS Scythia takes us on a different journey, one across vast oceans. A majestic vessel captured in posters and engravings, it symbolizes the ambition and adventure that defined an era. Passengers bid farewell to Liverpool as they embark on their transatlantic voyage towards New York. In literature, Scythian philosophers like those depicted in La Fontaine's Fables remind us of intellectual pursuits amidst turbulent times. Ovid among the Scythians captures an artist's imagination with its vivid portrayal of life within this intriguing civilization. Even artifacts speak volumes about Scythian culture. A vase from Kul-Oba Kurgan depicts a dentist at work, showcasing their advanced knowledge in medicine. Belt clasps adorned with figures from Siberian Collection hint at intricate craftsmanship passed down through generations. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter stories intertwined with mythologies - The castle of Amazons besieged by Theseus or mythical creatures lurking within these lands - all contributing to the allure surrounding Scythia. Whether traversing treacherous seas or exploring artistic expressions found within its borders, Scythia continues to captivate our imaginations. Its legacy lives on through remnants etched upon maps and preserved within artifacts – reminders of a civilization that once thrived against all odds.