Archaeological Gallery

Greek Art. Greece. 4th century BCE. Bronze statue of a youun

Greek Art. Greece. 4th century BCE. Bronze statue of a young identified as Perseus with Medusa's head hanging. However, probably represents Paris and would subject the apple of discord. Attributed to the sculptor Euphranor of Corinth to 340-330 BC. Bust. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

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Trundholm Sun Chariot

The Trundholm Sun Chariot is a late Nordic branze Age artifact discovered in Denmark that has been interpreted as a dispiction of the sun being pulled by a mare that may have relation to later Norse mythology attest in 13th century sources. The scupture has been dated 18th to 16th century BC, discovered in 1902 in the Trundholm moor in West Zealand Country on the northwest coast of the island Zealand in Denmark. The disk alone has a diameter of 25 cm

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Pyramids at Giza

Pyramids at Giza. Satellite image of the three pyramids at Giza, in northern Egypt. The pyramids are thought to have been built between 2600 and 2500 BC, as tombs and monuments for members of the ruling dynasties of ancient Egypt. The largest pyramid (lower left) was built for King Khufu, or Cheops. Its construction is thought to have taken over 20 years, and for many centuries it was the tallest building in the world. The pyramid at centre right was built for King Khafre, son of Khufu. The smallest pyramid (upper right) was built for King Menkaure. The pyramids at Giza are the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still intact

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