Asia Minor Collection (page 9)

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Athena, 190-36 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Athena, 190-36 BCE

Map of Asia, early 19th century
6337920 Map of Asia, early 19th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Map of Asia, early 19th century. Showing Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Siberia, Tartary, Thibet, Hindoostan)

Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure, c. 18th century BC (Ivory (hippopotamus)
3525782 Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure, c.18th century BC (Ivory (hippopotamus), gold foil) by Anatolian School; height: 9.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Furniture plaque: female sphinx with Hathor-style curls, c
3525781 Furniture plaque: female sphinx with Hathor-style curls, c.18th century BC (hippopotamus ivory) by Anatolian School; 7.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Hattian standard with two long-horned bulls, c. 2300-2000 BC (copper alloy)
5049846 Hattian standard with two long-horned bulls, c. 2300-2000 BC (copper alloy) by Early Bronze Age, (c.3300-2000 BC); 15.9x14.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; out of copyright

Ruined Churches of Asia Minor (engraving)
1621682 Ruined Churches of Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruined Churches of Asia Minor)

The Riots in Constantinople, the Arrival of the Hamidieh Cavalry from Armenia (litho)
1050953 The Riots in Constantinople, the Arrival of the Hamidieh Cavalry from Armenia (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in Constantinople)

A Cruise off the Coast of Karamanili, Asia Minor (engraving)
1045360 A Cruise off the Coast of Karamanili, Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cruise off the Coast of Karamanili, Asia Minor)

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (chromolitho)
974540 The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus)

The Acropolis of Pergamus, Asia Minor (engraving)
978250 The Acropolis of Pergamus, Asia Minor (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Acropolis of Pergamus, Asia Minor.); © Look and Learn

Mr F C Selouss Travels in Asia Minor, taking Eggs from an Eagles Nest (litho)
1064027 Mr F C Selouss Travels in Asia Minor, taking Eggs from an Eagles Nest (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr F C Selouss Travels in Asia Minor)

Cherries from Asia Minor (chromolitho)
1094325 Cherries from Asia Minor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherries from Asia Minor)

Characters in the Costume Ball at Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum (engraving)
1099891 Characters in the Costume Ball at Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horses for the Land Transport Corps encamped at Tocat, in Asia Minor (engraving)
1608389 Horses for the Land Transport Corps encamped at Tocat, in Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coin from Lampsacus with a Janiform head (metal) (b / w photo)
XIR220431 Coin from Lampsacus with a Janiform head (metal) (b/w photo) by Greek; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Lampsaque currency in Asia Minor; ); Greek, out of copyright

Cassandra mourns the destruction of Troy, 1550-55 (pen on paper)
5916304 Cassandra mourns the destruction of Troy, 1550-55 (pen on paper) by Swart Van Groningen, Jan (c.1495-c.1560); 36x28.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Cassandra)

Portrait Bust of an Aristocratic Woman and Portrait Bust of an Aristocratic Man
499617 Portrait Bust of an Aristocratic Woman and Portrait Bust of an Aristocratic Man, 280-290 (marble) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); 31.5x19x10.8 wt:11.15 lbs (woman) 33.5x20.1x10 wt

Jonah Swallowed, 280-290 (marble)
499610 Jonah Swallowed, 280-290 (marble) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); 50.38x15.5x26.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Lieutenant-General Sir Arnold Burrowes Kemball (colour litho)
613487 Lieutenant-General Sir Arnold Burrowes Kemball (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant-General Sir Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Asia Minor)

Temple of Diana at Ephesus from a series of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
CHT220380 Temple of Diana at Ephesus from a series of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World published in Muenchener Bilderbogen, 1886 (colour engraving) by Knab

Friedrich crossing to Asia Minor, 1882 (litho)
446521 Friedrich crossing to Asia Minor, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick I (1122-90) Holy Roman Emperor (1155-90)

Portrait Bust of an Aristocratic Man and Portrait Bust of an Aristocratic Woman, c
499618 Portrait Bust of an Aristocratic Man and Portrait Bust of an Aristocratic Woman, c.270-280 (marble) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); 35.2x21.5x12 wt

The Megarians Found Byzantium in 667 BC (chromolitho)
735624 The Megarians Found Byzantium in 667 BC (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Megarians Found Byzantium in 667 BC)

Saffron (chromolitho)
735671 Saffron (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saffron. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Exterior of the ruined Roman theatre at Ephesus, 1790s (w / c on paper)
468709 Exterior of the ruined Roman theatre at Ephesus, 1790s (w/c on paper) by Mercati, Gaetano (fl.1797); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ruins of a Roman temple at Ephesus, 1790s (w / c on paper)
468708 Ruins of a Roman temple at Ephesus, 1790s (w/c on paper) by Mercati, Gaetano (fl.1797); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Greek and later Roman settlement on the west coast of Asia Minor)

Marble column from the Temple of Artemis at Sardis
3492992 Marble column from the Temple of Artemis at Sardis by Greek, (4th century BC); 361 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Greek, out of copyright

Bedouin shepherds of Asia Minor (chromolitho)
2782519 Bedouin shepherds of Asia Minor (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedouin shepherds of Asia Minor)

Emir Sultan, Brusa, Asia Minor, Brousse (engraving)
3638884 Emir Sultan, Brusa, Asia Minor, Brousse (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emir Sultan, Brusa, Asia Minor, Brousse)

A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia
1607993 A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia, and the Crimea (engraving) by English School

Death of the Roman Emperor Trajan, 117 (chromolitho)
973920 Death of the Roman Emperor Trajan, 117 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Roman Emperor Trajan, 117)

The War in Asia Minor, Battle of Jahnilar, 18 August (engraving)
1589816 The War in Asia Minor, Battle of Jahnilar, 18 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Asia Minor, Battle of Jahnilar, 18 August)

The Capture of Englishmen by Brigands in Asia Minor (engraving)
1041210 The Capture of Englishmen by Brigands in Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Englishmen by Brigands in Asia Minor)

Great Eruption of Mud at Kantzorik, near Erzeroum, Asia Minor (engraving)
1046881 Great Eruption of Mud at Kantzorik, near Erzeroum, Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Eruption of Mud at Kantzorik, near Erzeroum)

The War in the East, Generals of the Turkish Army (engraving)
1059638 The War in the East, Generals of the Turkish Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, Generals of the Turkish Army)

The Russo-Turkish War, Sketches in Asia Minor (engraving)
1059623 The Russo-Turkish War, Sketches in Asia Minor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russo-Turkish War, Sketches in Asia Minor)

The British Fleet in the Mediterranean (engraving)
1054214 The British Fleet in the Mediterranean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet in the Mediterranean)

Remains of the Church of St John, Pergamus, Asia Minor (engraving)
978251 Remains of the Church of St John, Pergamus, Asia Minor (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of the Church of St John, Pergamus)

Greek Church of St Theodore, Pergamus, Asia Minor (engraving)
3638902 Greek Church of St Theodore, Pergamus, Asia Minor (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Church of St Theodore, Pergamus, Asia Minor)

The Good Shepherd, 280-290 (marble)
499615 The Good Shepherd, 280-290 (marble) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); h:49.50 w:26.00 d:16.20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Jonah Cast Up, c. 280-290 (marble)
499612 Jonah Cast Up, c.280-290 (marble) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); 41.5x36x18.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Coast of Asia Minor, c. 1867 (oil on canvas)
2956892 The Coast of Asia Minor, c.1867 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 20.32x40.64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Reconstruction of the Great Altar at the Ancient Greek city of Pergamon, Asia Minor (engraving)
5999628 Reconstruction of the Great Altar at the Ancient Greek city of Pergamon, Asia Minor (engraving) by English School

Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland, and baths at Bergamo, Asia Minor (litho)
5996443 Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland, and baths at Bergamo, Asia Minor (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland)

Funerary Stela of the Priest Dionysios and His Wife, Tertia, c. 240-260 (marble)
3576916 Funerary Stela of the Priest Dionysios and His Wife, Tertia, c.240-260 (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 153x86.4x20.3 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Furniture plaque: hawk, c. 18th century BC (hippopotamus ivory)
3525780 Furniture plaque: hawk, c.18th century BC (hippopotamus ivory) by Anatolian School; 11.2 wide cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Anatolia)

Furniture support: female sphinx with Hathor-style curls, c
3525779 Furniture support: female sphinx with Hathor-style curls, c.18th century BC (hippopotamus ivory, gold foil) by Anatolian School; 12.7x10.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Statue of a wounded Amazon, 1st-2nd century A. D. (marble)
3493047 Statue of a wounded Amazon, 1st-2nd century A.D. (marble) by Roman; 203.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Restored copy of a Greek bronze statue c.450-425 B.C)

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Asia Minor, also known as Anatolia, is a region steeped in rich history and cultural significance. Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, it has witnessed the rise and fall of great empires throughout the centuries. In ancient times, Asia Minor was home to various civilizations such as Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean. These city-states flourished with remarkable achievements in art, philosophy, and politics. The remnants of their grandeur can still be seen today through archaeological sites scattered across the land. The Byzantine Empire dominated Asia Minor during the 9th century AD. A map from that era showcases its vast territories encompassing present-day Turkey. This empire left an indelible mark on architecture with iconic structures like Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) Sultanahmet in Istanbul – a magnificent testament to Byzantine craftsmanship. Religious heritage is also prominent in Asia Minor. The Armenian church of Holy Cross on Akdamar Island stands proudly amidst Lake Van's serene waters—an architectural gem reflecting Armenia's historical presence in this region. The Roman Empire once extended its dominion over Asia Minor; evidence lies within a map illustrating its expansive reach during circa 200 AD. Bodrum Harbour boasts another reminder of this period—the Castle of St. Peter—a formidable fortress guarding against potential invaders. During the mid-700s, Arab influence swept through parts as they established their own empire. Their impact can still be felt today through cultural elements infused into local traditions and practices. For those seeking natural wonders amidst this historical tapestry, Lycian rock tombs carved into cliffsides near Dalyan offer breathtaking views—a glimpse into ancient burial customs dating back thousands of years. Gulets peacefully docked at Kalkan harbor provide an idyllic scene along Southwest Turkey's Mediterranean coast—inviting visitors to explore picturesque coastal towns along Lycia's enchanting shores. Lastly, Asia Minor holds immense significance in religious history.