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Bardo Collection

"Bardo: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the world of bardo, a term that encompasses various aspects of history, art, and architecture

Background imageBardo Collection: Early Christian art. The Good Shepherd. Relief. 4th century

Early Christian art. The Good Shepherd. Relief. 4th century. Bardo National Museum. Tunis. Tunisia

Background imageBardo Collection: Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic. TUNISIA. Tunis

Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic. TUNISIA. Tunis

Background imageBardo Collection: Triumph of Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident

Triumph of Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident
544252 Triumph of Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident and riding in chariot pulled by horses with dolphin tails

Background imageBardo Collection: Bardo

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Background imageBardo Collection: Parc de Montsouris, Le Bardo, Paris, France

Parc de Montsouris, Le Bardo, Paris, France - showing a reproduction of the Palace of the Bey of Tunis from the 1867 Exhibition

Background imageBardo Collection: Roman aqueduct near Bardo, Tunis (b / w photo)

Roman aqueduct near Bardo, Tunis (b / w photo)
6006773 Roman aqueduct near Bardo, Tunis (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman aqueduct near Bardo, Tunis)

Background imageBardo Collection: The Bey of Tunis taking the Oath to the Constitution in the Throne-Room at Bardo (engraving)

The Bey of Tunis taking the Oath to the Constitution in the Throne-Room at Bardo (engraving)
2773481 The Bey of Tunis taking the Oath to the Constitution in the Throne-Room at Bardo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBardo Collection: Triumph of Neptune. Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident

Triumph of Neptune. Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident and riding in chariot pulled by horses with dolphin tails. 2nd century AD mosaic from Sousse (Susah)

Background imageBardo Collection: Ornate Tunisian Birdcage - Musee du Bardo, Tunis, Tunisia

Ornate Tunisian Birdcage - Musee du Bardo, Tunis, Tunisia
Ornate Tunisian Birdcage - Musee du Bardo. The Bardo National Museum is located in Tunis, Tunisia. It is one of the largest museums in North Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBardo Collection: The Bardo Palace, Tunis, Tunisia - The Bey at the Palace

The Bardo Palace, Tunis, Tunisia - The Bey at the Palace
Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa - the Bardo, Court of Lions (once a palace, later a museum) - The Bey at the Palace

Background imageBardo Collection: Group photo on Cable Ship John Pender, Gibraltar

Group photo on Cable Ship John Pender, Gibraltar
Group photo of officers on board the Cable Ship John Pender of the Eastern Telegraph Company, Gibraltar, July 1898. The names are, back row L-R: Grigon, Collinson, Tomlinson, Koszelski

Background imageBardo Collection: Grand Salon, Bardo Palace, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa

Grand Salon, Bardo Palace, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa
Grand Reception Salon, Bardo Palace (now a museum), Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1910

Background imageBardo Collection: Hotel Cirta, Rue Bardo, Constantine Province

Hotel Cirta, Rue Bardo, Constantine Province
Hotel Cirta, Rue Bardo, Constantine, Constantine Province, Algeria. Date: 1900s

Background imageBardo Collection: Figure shaped as a sarcophagus lid founded in Ard-el-Morali

Figure shaped as a sarcophagus lid founded in Ard-el-Morali necropolis. Carthaginian art. Ceramics. TUNISIA. Tunis. Bardo Museum. Proc: TUNISIA. TUNIS. Carthage

Background imageBardo Collection: The French Occupation of Tunis, the Bey Signing the Treaty with France at the Bardo

The French Occupation of Tunis, the Bey Signing the Treaty with France at the Bardo Palace, May 12, 1881; M. Roustan, General Breart, the Bey

Background imageBardo Collection: Roman mosaic showing Daniel, one of four great Hebrew prophets, cast into the Lions

Roman mosaic showing Daniel, one of four great Hebrew prophets, cast into the Lions den by Nebuchadnezzar (Nebuchadrezzar) king of Babylon. Bible Daniel 6:20

Background imageBardo Collection: Roman mosaic, 2nd century AD. Games in the arena - Chariot race. Bardo Museum, Tunisia

Roman mosaic, 2nd century AD. Games in the arena - Chariot race. Bardo Museum, Tunisia

Background imageBardo Collection: Phoenician comb. 4th c. BC. From: Junon necropolis

Phoenician comb. 4th c. BC. From: Junon necropolis. Phoenician art. Sculpture on ivory. TUNISIA. Tunis. Bardo Museum. Proc: TUNISIA. Carthage

Background imageBardo Collection: Bardo, the lion staircase, Tunis, Tunisia

Bardo, the lion staircase, Tunis, Tunisia. Date ca. 1899

Background imageBardo Collection: Bardo, the throne room, Tunis, Tunisia

Bardo, the throne room, Tunis, Tunisia. Date ca. 1899

Background imageBardo Collection: Bardo, tribunal chamber, Tunis, Tunisia

Bardo, tribunal chamber, Tunis, Tunisia. Date ca. 1899

Background imageBardo Collection: Bardo Palace, Tunis, Tunisia

Bardo Palace, Tunis, Tunisia
The Bardo Palace, Tunis, Tunisia - the entrance to the Barracks (with a wide range of military equipment illustrated in relief above the archway)

Background imageBardo Collection: Beatrice Portinari

Beatrice Portinari
BEATRICE PORTINARI Florentine noblewoman, wife of Simone de Bardo and admired by Dante much of whose work was inspired by her

Background imageBardo Collection: Mosaics at Bardo Museum

Mosaics at Bardo Museum, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Background imageBardo Collection: Tunisia / Tunis Lions

Tunisia / Tunis Lions
Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa: the Bardo, Court of Lions (once a palace, later a museum)


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"Bardo: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the world of bardo, a term that encompasses various aspects of history, art, and architecture. From Early Christian art to Roman mosaics, this captivating concept takes us on a voyage across different periods and places. In the realm of Early Christian art, we encounter "The Good Shepherd, " a relief from the 4th century. This masterpiece showcases the divine figure guiding his flock with love and compassion. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves immersed in Roman art within Tunisia's borders. A mesmerizing mosaic discovered in Tunis transports us back to the Early Empire era. Its intricate patterns depict scenes that unravel stories lost in time. Le Bardo in Paris beckons us with its Parc de Montsouris charm. Here lies an oasis where nature intertwines with history—a place where tranquility meets grandeur. As our journey continues to Tunisia's Musee du Bardo, an ornate birdcage catches our attention. Crafted with meticulous detail, it serves as a testament to Tunisian craftsmanship and artistic finesse. Venturing outside the city limits of Tunis brings us closer to ancient marvels like the Roman aqueduct near Bardo. Even captured in black-and-white photography, its architectural prowess remains awe-inspiring. Delving deeper into history reveals significant moments such as "The Bey of Tunis taking the Oath to the Constitution" at Bardo Palace—an engraving etching this pivotal event forever into memory. Shifting gears from historical events to personal connections is a group photo aboard Cable Ship John Pender docked at Gibraltar—reminding us that they are also be about shared experiences and cherished memories. Returning once more to Tunisia's vibrant capital city unveils another gem—the Grand Salon within Bardo Palace. Adorned with opulence and elegance, it reflects North Africa's rich cultural heritage for all who enter its doors.