Burials Collection

Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Splendid Swords of the Kings - The Royal Treasure of Dorak c.3000 BC - report of the finds from the excavations by James Mellaart, Assistant Director

The Tomb of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya
Nizamuddin Dargah complex, in Nizamuddin West, Delhi, India. The Well near the Tomb of Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya (or Awliya) (12381325) - also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin

The Tomb of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya
Nizamuddin Dargah complex, in Nizamuddin West, Delhi, India. The Well near the Tomb of Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya (or Awliya) (12381325) - also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin

Iron Age burial mound, Black Hill, near Haytor, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Mercy Gate or Golden Gate on the east side of the Temple Mount
Israel, Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, The Eastern Gate, the Golden Gate or the Gate of Mercy of the Old City with the Temple Mount or al-Haram ash-Sharif behind it. In front is a Muslim cemetery

Workmen uncovering a group of cists at the excavation site of the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall
A view of men excavating cists (stone lined graves) in 1900 with a horse and cart in the background. A policeman watches from the right hand side

Group at the excavation site of the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900
A view of the Reverend W. Iago (centre) and others at the excavation in 1900. 2000 tons of blown sand was excavated to a depth of 20 feet and carted away

Excavation at Iron Age cemetery, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1977
View of a trench behind the old museum at Harlyn Bay. The Iron Age cemetery in Harlyn Bay was excavated between 1900 and 1906

The Tombs of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin and Jahanara Begum
Nizamuddin Dargah complex, in Nizamuddin West, Delhi, India. The Tomb of Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya (or Awliya) (12381325) and Jahanara Begum (16141681), daughter of the Emperor Shah Jahan

Mass burials in Field of Mars, Petrograd, Russia
Mass burials in the Field of Mars, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia, of those who died during the Revolution. Date: late 1917

HIBERS TRENCH CEMETERY
Hibers Trench Cemetery, Wancourt, Pas-de-Calais, France, which was created in April 1917. It contains 136 burials and commemorations of the First World War. Date: 1914 - 1918 War

Un Enterrement Dans Les Cavernes A L Epoque Magdalenienne (engraving)
6003905 Un Enterrement Dans Les Cavernes A L Epoque Magdalenienne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Welsh - Caesars Nose - CWGC Cemetery
This small cemetery stands on the site of a German redoubt which was called Fortin 17. Fighting around this area began in 1915

Parsee Towers of Silence (colour litho)
980508 Parsee Towers of Silence (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Mary-at-Lambeth
The church is the oldest structure in the Borough of Lambeth, except for the crypt of Lambeth Palace itself, and its burials and monuments are a record of 950 years of community history. Date: 1875

Ypres Ramparts CWGC Cemetery seen across the moat
The earliest settlement in this area is thought to have been near Langemarck in about AD960 and gradually a cluster of villages grew up around the Yperlee

British CWGC Cemetery Tyne Cot, Passchendaele, Belgium
This is the largest British War Cemetery in the world and was designed by Sir Hebert Baker (who designed the tomb of Cecil Rhodes in Delhi)

Menin Road South CWGC Cemetery
The cemetery was used by the 85ths Staffs, 9th East Surreys and Field Ambulances from January 1916 to 1918. It contains UK, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand

Buttes New CWGC Cemetery, New Zealand Memorial
The cemetery lies on an area which was a pre-war drill ground. It contains 1, 317 UK burials, 564 Australian, 50 Canadian, 167 New Zealand, and 1, 703 Unknown, plus 35 Special Memorials

Mr George Osborne Morgan (colour litho)
613530 Mr George Osborne Morgan (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr George Osborne Morgan, Burials, 17 May 1879)

Ryes Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery
The first burials here were made just 2 days after the landings. The 2nd Battalion Dorset Regiment liberated Ryes late afternoon on D Day helped by the 1st Battalion Royal Hampshire Regiment

First American Cemetery Marker Omaha Beach
This marks the first American battle burials in Europe. It was set up by 2nd Platoon of the 607th Graves Registraton Company

German Cemetery Orglandes Normandy
There are over 10, 000 burials here from the battles as the Americans drove towards Cherbourg. Originally both Germans and Americans were buried here but the latter were moved in 1945 to St Laurent

Grave fire (colour litho)
980533 Grave fire (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grave fire. Illustration from A Further Contribution to the Study of Mortuary Customs of)

Chippewa scaffold burial (colour litho)
980522 Chippewa scaffold burial (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chippewa scaffold burial)

Northampton Chapel, trade card (engraving)
984021 Northampton Chapel, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northampton Chapel, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Druidic Remains of Brittany, the Great Dolmen of Corconne (engraving)
1625943 Druidic Remains of Brittany, the Great Dolmen of Corconne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druidic Remains of Brittany)

Preparing the dead (colour litho)
980526 Preparing the dead (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing the dead)

Offering food to the dead (colour litho)
980519 Offering food to the dead (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Offering food to the dead)

Indian cemetry (colour litho)
980510 Indian cemetry (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian cemetry)

Collines funeraires a Nagasaki (engraving)
2793187 Collines funeraires a Nagasaki (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collines funeraires a Nagasaki)

Interior of an Etruscan tomb near Perugia (engraving)
729421 Interior of an Etruscan tomb near Perugia (engraving) by Bauernfeind, Gustave (1848-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of an Etruscan tomb near Perugia)

Plan and Section of Tumulus at Tregascal, Cornwall, with Sepulchral Urn (engraving)
1099806 Plan and Section of Tumulus at Tregascal, Cornwall, with Sepulchral Urn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Burial houses (colour litho)
980514 Burial houses (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burial houses)

The Great Pit in Aldgate (engraving)
3643530 The Great Pit in Aldgate (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Pit in Aldgate)

This print is an exact representation of a boy about 12 years old (engraving)
614354 This print is an exact representation of a boy about 12 years old (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Douaumont Ossuary (colour photo)
3095808 Douaumont Ossuary (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Douaumont Ossuary. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Canoe burial (engraving)
980525 Canoe burial (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canoe burial. Illustration from A Further Contribution to the Study of Mortuary Customs of)

Lee-Enfield Rifle No. 4, buried with full military honours at Bisley, Surrey, England, by a 26 strong party of Royal Navy Officers and Men, Thursday 7th July 1966

Illustration, painted Egyptian mummy coffin

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"Unveiling the Splendid Swords: Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Royal Treasure Burials" Step into a world of opulence and grandeur as we explore the magnificent burials adorned with precious treasures. Among them, the splendid swords of kings glisten with gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and obsidian - a testament to their power and status. Journeying further back in time, we discover the ancient tomb of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya. This sacred resting place holds stories of devotion and spirituality that transcend generations. In contrast to this serene sanctuary is an Iron Age burial mound nestled on Black Hill near Haytor in Dartmoor National Park. Here lies evidence of our ancestors' lives etched into history through their final resting places. Traveling across continents brings us to Petrograd's Field of Mars in Russia where mass burials tell tales of sacrifice during tumultuous times. The echoes of heroism resonate within these hallowed grounds. Hibers Trench Cemetery stands as a solemn reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Each headstone represents a life lost but never forgotten. The Mercy Gate or Golden Gate on the east side of Temple Mount beckons us towards Jerusalem's rich heritage. It guards secrets untold within its ancient walls. Transported back to 1900 Cornwall, workmen uncover cists at Harlyn Bay's Iron Age cemetery excavation site. These discoveries shed light on past civilizations that once thrived along these shores. Joining them are groups captivated by history at Harlyn Bay's excavation site in St Merryn. Their shared enthusiasm unites past and present as they unravel mysteries buried beneath layers of time. Fast forward to 1977 when another excavation takes place at Harlyn Bay's Iron Age cemetery site. Archaeologists meticulously unearth artifacts that bridge gaps between our modern world and ancient civilizations long gone.