Antiquity Gallery

Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War

Greek hero Achilles dragging Hector's body behind his chariot in the Trojan wars.
Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Maps of Italy in ancient times

Map of early tribes in Italy (top). of the Roman hills (lower left). and the vicinity of Rome (right) in the time of the Roman Empire.
Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Egyptian deities separating night and day

Ancient Egyptian deities Shu separating Sibu and Nuit.
Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a painting on a mummy-case

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