Archaeology Collection (page 7)

Exeter City Wall
A finely preserved section of the massive old Roman city wall at Southgate, Exeter, Devon, England. Date: 1st century

Statue of Zeus in Ancient Olympia
Statue of Zeus in Olympia. coloured historical artwork. This statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was 12 metres high inside the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece

Roman fresco, Ostia Antica
Roman fresco. Fresco showing a Roman charioteer with a crown and holding a palm branch. This fresco is in the Building of the Charioteers at Ostia Antica

Stonehenge, 17th century artwork. This megalithic stone circle was constructed over 5000 years ago as a Druid temple, burial ground, or astronomical observatory

SUMERIAN GOLD HELMET. Gold wig helmet of Meskalam dug from the royal tombs at Ur, c2500 B. C
SUMERIAN GOLD HELMET. Gold wig helmet of Meskalam dug from the royal tombs at Ur, c2500 B.C

MESA VERDE, COLORADO. Prehistoric Pueblo Native American dwelling ruins at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photochrome print, c1898

Archaeological Museum with sculpture, Odessa, Ukraine
View of the Archaeological Museum in Odessa, Ukraine, with a Laocoon sculpture in front (a copy -- the original is in the Vatican Museum, Rome). The museum was founded in 1825

Piltdown man reconstructed
The Piltdown man sketched by A. Forestier after Professor Keiths reconstruction, and an inset showing an alterative reconstruction after Dr. A. Smith Woodward

THE ACROPOLIS, MYCENAE
A general view of the Acropolis at Mycenae. The primary remains at the site are the walls and tombs. The Palace has been almost totally destroyed over time

Dolmen of Bagneux
The Dolmen of Bagneux, near Saumur. A massive megalith of neolithic origin, comprising of eight upright slabs in two rows, covered by three immense horizontal slabs

Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30 years later in 480 BC
RS-273 Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30 years later in 480 BC, the palace was used by The King of Kings for official audiences

Peru Agriculture terraces, Machu Picchu
FG-8895 PERU - Agriculture terraces, Machu Picchu Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Schliemann at Mycenae
Schliemanns excavations at Mycenae. The famed shaft graves are pictured in the middle circle, with Schliemanns large scale excavations on the right

Hissarlik (Troy) Digging
A clear example of the excavation style of Heinrich Schliemann at Hissarlik, cutting through later occupation levels, actually missing Homerian deposits!

Entrance at Troy (Ruins)
An entranceway through the Cyclopean walls of Gergis, Bournabashi at Troad (Troy/Hissarlik), the site of Ancient Troy excavated by Heinrich Schliemann

Tutmania 1923
A comic look at the influence of all things Egyptian, especially on female fashion, sparked by the interest in Tutankhamen & his tomb

Mexico / Xochicalco
inscribed ruins

Egypt / Tutankhamen
Howard Carter at the tomb of Tutankhamen, in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor

The Forum of Roman London
Artists impression of the Forum of Roman London, located in what is now the City of London. Date: 1926

ABU SIMBEL / EGYPT
The Temples of Abu Simbel viewed from the Nile. Date: 1848

Parkes Castle, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Chapel Of Saint Kevin At Glendalough And Round Tower, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Courtyard of the Temple of Bel, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates

Wharram Percy, North Yorkshire. Wharram Percy is a deserted medieval village in the Yorkshire Wolds. It is thought that the village became deserted early in the 16th century when the local landowner

West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village, Bury St Edmund s, Suffolk. A reconstruction of an early Anglo-Saxon village from c420-650 excavated on the site

View of the antechamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The tomb of the 18th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC)

Meeting of archaeological institute, Winchester
Meeting of the British Archaeological Institute, St. John s, Winchester in 1845. Date: 1845

William Henry Waddington, French statesman
William Henry Waddington (1826-1894), French statesman and Prime Minister of France. He was also involved in archaeological research. Date: circa 1880

Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda. Castilian Spanish-Flemish School. It comes from the Convent of Santa Clara (Palencia). Gothic art. Painting. SPAIN

Palaeanthropus of Palestine
A reconstruction drawing of Palaeanthropus of Palestine based on discoveries made in the Valley of the Caves at the foot of Mount Carmel during an archaeological expedition led by Dorothy Garrod Date

Temple of Apollo, Delphi
Temple of Apollo at Delphi (4th century BC) built along the Sacred Way

Old watchtower Baluarte de San Diego, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Peat cutting, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Face of Bayon
The Bayon temple at Angkor, Cambodia, is a complex of worship in the center of Angkor Thom

Teatro Romano, Catania, Sicily

Roman theatre at Dougga
The theatre of Roman ruins in Dougga. Dougga or Thugga is an ancient Roman city in northern Tunisia. UNESCO qualified Dougga as a World Heritage Site in 1997

Commercial Agora in Ephesus
view of the Agora from the The Gate of Mazeus and Mythridates. Being the most important trade center of Ephesus, Agora was built in the third century B.C

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England - Aerial view, Housesteads Roman Fort and Hadrian's Wall, Date:

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Column of Erechteion, Greek temple
The Erechteon is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece. The temple was built between 421 and 405 BC

Turkey, Bergama, Detail of the frieze from Pergamon altar representing a giant with a lion head fighting against the Goddess Aether 2nd century B.C

AVEBURY CIRCLE. The Druidical circle of ruins at Avebury, Wiltshire, England. Wood engraving, 19th century

Sea Cliffs stained green from copper deposits leaching from the old Geevor Tin Mine near St Just in Cornwall
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Magicians Pyramid, Uxmal, Yucatan State, Mexico Uxmal was occupied from 600 to 900 AD and was considered to be an important city in the Late Classic period

Stonehenge, outer ditch N071266
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View of the outer ditch. Frosty early morning view

Temple Of Apollo; Delphi, Greece

Dolmen of Pedracabana. Catalonia. Spain
Dolmen of Pedracabana. Cabo Valley. Catalonia. Spain

Pepys / Kits Cotty / Visit
SAMUEL PEPYS Statesman and diarist, visiting Kits Cotty near Maidstone, Kent, on 24 March 1669: " I was mightily glad to see it." Date: 1633 - 1703

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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.