Archaeology Collection (page 20)

George V inspecting Roman galley unearthed in London 1912
George V and Queen Mary inspecting the only Roman boat to be found in Britain during a visit to the London Museum. The galley was unearthed in London on the site of the new County Hall

Reconstruction of Mesolithic site of Star Carr, Yorkshire
Yorkshiremen of ten thousand years ago: a reconstruction of life on the middle Stone Age lakeside site of Star Carr, near Scarborough, showing typical artefacts and activities

Casa dei Vetti (House of the Vettii), Pompeii, Italy. Date: circa 1900

Two skeletons have been unearthed by archaeologists who have been working for several months on a dig outside The Keep, in Newcastle on 1st May 1979

A least two human skeletons have been unearthed by archaeologists carrying out excavation work at the Arbeia roman Fort as South Shields on 8th January 1990

Connie sheldon, aged 19, at Cornell University, New York State, U. S. A
Connie sheldon, aged 19, at Cornell University, New York State, U.S.A. and the skeleton which was found at Piercebridge on 3rd August 1973

Tyne and Wear County Industrial Archaeologist Ian Ayris on some of the perfectly preserved wooden railway tracks that were buried beneath colliery spoil from the former Lambton Cokeworks in

Archaeologists digging up a perfectly preserved wooden railway which had lain buried beneath colliery spoil at the site of the former Lambton Cokeworks in Sunderland on 16th October 1996

An archaeologist at a dig at Turf Knowe in the Breamish Valley, Northumberland

Archaeology student Rosie Barnes at work on the Bronze Age site near Milfield. A woman with a dust pan and brush, things never change

Temple of Concord and Roman Forum, 1656. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Temple of Concord and Roman Forum, 1656

Stone carving at the museum of Mahasthangarh, one of the earliest urban archaeological sites in Bangladesh, Bogra District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh

Vue du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Vue du grand Sphinx et de la grande pyramide de Menkazeh (Mycerinus), December 1849

Romania, Constanta, Ceramic pots in the Roman Mosaic Museum, also known as the Roman Edifice

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ARGENTINA Patagonia Cueva de las Manos Cave of the Hands. Prehistoric rock paintings of human hands and animals in red black and orange 13 000 to 9 500 years old

Ebbor Gorge, Wookey Hole, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of Ebbor Gorge at Wookey Hole in Somerset, c.1920s. This limestone gorge on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills is a nature reserve and is known for its caves and Neolithic

Cranium of Homo rhodesiensis, discovered in Mutwe Wa Nsofu Area in a lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe, Zambia) on June 17, 1921 by Tom Zwiglaar, a Swiss miner. H

Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, near Cairo, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, near Cairo, Egypt, 1898. The pyramid was built in the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser

Column from Luxor, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Column from Luxor, Egypt, (1928). Papyrus composite column with a sand-stone bud capital...from that part of the temple at Luxor built by Amenophis III...1411-1375 B.C. After Prisse D Avennes

Mural painting in the Tomb of Typhon (Tomba del Tifone) at Tarquinia, Italy, (1928]. Etruscan burial chamber, 3rd-2nd Century B.C...Frieze of flying fish [dolphins] over stylicised waves)

Painted floor in the palace at Mycenae, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Painted floor in the palace at Mycenae, Greece, (1928). 14th or 13th Century B.C...After a reconstruction in water-colours by Miss W

Mural frieze in the Tomb of the Lionesses (Tomba delle Leonesse), Tarquinia, Italy, (1928). Etruscan burial chamber, 1st Half of 6th Century B.C...Flying fish [dolphins]

Portico of the Carytides on the Erechtheum, Acropolis, Athenaai (Athens), Greece, c1930s. Caryatids on the 5th century BC Erechtheum temple at the Acropolis of Athens in Greece

The Ancient Sphinx and Recent Excavations, Giza, Egypt, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Ancient Sphinx and Recent Excavations, Giza, Egypt, c1930s. Limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, with the body of a lion and the head of a human

Ancient boxers fresco, National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece. From Akrotiri Ruins, Santorini Island, Greece 16th Century BC

Ancient Agora Marketplace, Stoa of Attalos Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens, Greece. Agora founded 6th Century BC, Parthenon built 438 BC symbol of ancient Greece

The Pyramid of Cholula, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Pyramid of Cholula, 1890. The Great Pyramid of Cholula was an important religious and mythical centre in prehispanic times

Porch Caryatids and ruins. Temple of Erechtheion, Athens, Greece. Columns of Greek maidens, Temple of Erechtheion for a former Athenian king

Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece. Stone theater base of Acropolis, built 161 AD. Renovated 1950, used as concert stage today

Temple of Erechtheion, Athens, Greece

Temple of Augustus Rome, Acropolis, Athens, Greece. Temple of Augustus and Rome created on the Acropolis in 27 BC. Acropolis is the symbol of Greece

Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, Athens, Greece. Built 161 AD renovated 1950, used as a concert stage today

Aztec Statuettes - Idols - In the National Museum of Mexico, Mexico City. Date: 1910s

New Excavations of 1899 reveal Ancient Theatre at Ephesus
Tour group examining the recent excavations of 1899, which revealed more of the Ancient Theatre at Ephesus, near modern Selcuk in Izmir Province, Turkey. Date: 1899

The Taq Kisra) at Ctesiphon, Iraq
Interesting view (from the rear) of the gigantic vaulted hall (the Taq Kisra) at Ctesiphon, an ancient Parthian city located southeast of modern Baghdad, Iraq

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The Great Sphinx statue and the Pyramid of Khafre Date:

Alexander Adam, L. L. D. (mid 19th century). Creator:s Freeman
Alexander Adam, L.L.D. (mid 19th century). Portrait of Alexander Adam (1741-1809), Scottish teacher and writer on Roman antiquities

Pentre Ifan, a Neolithic burial chamber, Nevern, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. November 2008

Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Anubis and Thoth
Vintage engraving from 1864 of Anubis and Thoth. Anubis is jackal-headed god associated with mummification and the afterlife in ancient Egyptian religion

Bastet and Amen Ra
Vintage engraving from 1864 of Bastet and Amen Ra. Bastet is a feline goddess of ancient Egyptian religion. Amun (also Amon, Amen) was a local deity of Thebes

ancient Grecian vases
Lithograph of ancient Grecian vases

Theropod dinosaur tracks preserved in Lower Jurassic (200 million years old) rock. Near Tuba City, Arizona, USA

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
The Duke of Cornwall discusses some of the archaeological discoveries at Tintagel with Cornwall Archaeological Units Director of Excavations at Tintagel and four of the museums volunteers

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
The Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall shows some archaeological artefacts to the Duke of Cornwall. Standing to the left is the Director of the Royal Cornwall Museum

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
The Principle Archaeologist of Cornwall Archaeological Unit talks to the Duke of Cornwall about some Cornish archaeological artefacts

Detail of Arch of Constantine, Arco di Costantino, Rome, Unesco World Heritage Site, Latium, Italy, Europe

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"Unearthing the Mysteries of the Past: A Journey through Archaeology" Step into the world and discover captivating remnants from ancient civilizations. From the vibrant fresco depicting three Minoan women at Knossos to the mesmerizing Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France, these artifacts offer glimpses into our ancestors' lives. Delve deep into history as you explore the Cave of Hands in Argentina, where handprints left by early humans adorn its walls. Witnessing such primitive artistry reminds us of our shared humanity across time. The Rosetta Stone stands as a testament to human ingenuity, unlocking secrets of an ancient language and enabling us to decipher hieroglyphics. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in archaeological history. Traveling northwards, we arrive at Scotland's Orkney Islands and marvel at Skara Brae Prehistoric Village. Preserved for over 5, 000 years beneath sand dunes, this site offers insights into Neolithic life like no other. Stonehenge emerges majestically on Salisbury Plain—a symbol shrouded in mystery. Its enigmatic purpose continues to intrigue researchers worldwide; each visit brings us closer to understanding its significance. Climb Cleeve Hill or study Avebury/Stukeley Map—both provide perspectives on how ancient societies interacted with their landscapes. These sites reveal intricate connections between people and their environment throughout history. Venturing further afield takes us to Peru's Machu Picchu—the lost city of the Inca—an architectural masterpiece nestled amidst breathtaking mountain scenery. Exploring its ruins transports us back centuries while leaving questions unanswered about its ultimate demise. Finally, Brean Down beckons with evidence from more recent times—a fortification built during World War II that serves as a reminder that archaeology encompasses all periods—not just those buried deep within antiquity. Archaeology invites us on an endless quest for knowledge about our past.