Excavated Collection

Mycenae - the Lion Gate
The Lion Gate at Mycenae. This early citadel was extensively excavated in the mid 19th century by Schliemann, who dug the Royal shaft graves, finding many treasures

Petrie at Daphne
The Pharoahs Palace at Daphne being excavated by renowned archaeologist William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853 - 1942) who devoted his life to studying Egyptian culture

The Peace frieze from the Standard of Ur. Sumerian artefact excavated from the Royal Cemetery in Ur (located in modern-day Iraq)

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

Maiden Castle Hillfort
At 1, 800 ft long, Maiden Castle is one of the largest and most completely excavated Hillforts in Britain

An Assyrian bas relief
5312064 An Assyrian bas relief; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Assyrian bas relief of warriors in a cart captured from the enemy. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A terracotta tablet excavated in Babylon
5312059 A terracotta tablet excavated in Babylon; (add.info.: Engraving of a terracotta tablet excavated in Babylon showing a large dog and it's attendant)

The Assyrian winged god Nesroch
5312061 The Assyrian winged god Nesroch; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Assyrian winged god Nesroch in a mirror image either side of a symbolic tree)

A huntsman and dogs
5312060 A huntsman and dogs; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a huntsman and dogs. Engraving of detail from a slab excavated at Kouyunjik during the 1840s)

An Assyrian bas relief
5312066 An Assyrian bas relief; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Assyrian bas relief of Assyrians cutting down the date palms in a conquered city)

The great hunter Nimrod
5312062 The great hunter Nimrod; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the great hunter Nimrod, of Assyrian mythology, shown holding a boomerang in his right hand and grasping a lion in his left)

Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801 (engraving)
536600 Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801 (engraving); (add.info.: From Cuvier The Animal Kingdom, London 1830)

Interior of Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England
538077 Interior of Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England; (add.info.: Interior of Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England)

Assyrian winged god Nisroch carrying the pine cone, symbol of regeneration
537267 Assyrian winged god Nisroch carrying the pine cone, symbol of regeneration. Engraving after relief excavated at Nimrod in the 19th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Late Neolithic Statuettes from Hacilar in north-western Anatolia, excavated during the 1960 season by James Mellaart, Assistant Director, The British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara. Date: 1961

Ercolano, Italy over the ancient Roman ruins of Herculaneum

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

Mosaic At Excavated Roman City, Volubilis, Morocco, North Africa

Exterior Of The Basilica, Excavated Roman City, Volubilis, Morocco, North Africa

Excavated Roman City, Volubilis, Morocco, North Africa

A quarry in Mochlos, Crete, Greece, Europe

Excavated Street In Pompeii, Italy

The Recent Excavations in Rome, Discovery of the House of the Vestal Virgins (engraving)
1044624 The Recent Excavations in Rome, Discovery of the House of the Vestal Virgins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Excavations in Rome)

Pottery from Ban Don Ta Phet (ceramic)
LIT389512 Pottery from Ban Don Ta Phet (ceramic) by Prehistoric; Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: an archaeological site in the Phanom Thuan district)

The Ruins of Delphi, Greece, excavated 1896-1900 Date: 1901

Remains of the Roman City, Uriconium now being excavated at Wroxeter Shropshire (engraving)
1609900 Remains of the Roman City, Uriconium now being excavated at Wroxeter Shropshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of the Roman City)

The Latest Excavations at Pompeii (engraving)
1601745 The Latest Excavations at Pompeii (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Latest Excavations at Pompeii)

View of the ruined city (photo)
BAL176128 View of the ruined city (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

The Temple of Jupiter Tonans - Restored by Camporesi, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384825 The Temple of Jupiter Tonans - Restored by Camporesi, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Entrance to a Tomb (b / w photo)
JHL358836 The Entrance to a Tomb (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Via dell Abbondanza (photo)
BAL176117 Via dell Abbondanza (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Dr Schliemanns Trojan antiquities on view, London 1877
The antiquities found at Hissarlik (Hisarlik, modern Turkey), on the plains of Troy, by Heinrich Schliemann during his remarkable excavations

Quiver found with the Oetzi Iceman (chamois leather)
WNB222111 Quiver found with the Oetzi Iceman (chamois leather) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano

The archaeological excavation site of Herculaneum, 1869 (b / w photo)
ALI276551 The archaeological excavation site of Herculaneum, 1869 (b/w photo) by Rive, Robert (fl.1860-90); Herculaneum, Naples, Campania

North thermal baths, detail of a brick wall, High Imperial Period (27 BC-395) (brick)
GDG267028 North thermal baths, detail of a brick wall, High Imperial Period (27 BC-395) (brick) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Timgad

The Opening Of The First Gallery On The Access Line To The Sempione, Between Arona And Meina
2798711 The Opening Of The First Gallery On The Access Line To The Sempione, Between Arona And Meina, The Meeting Of The Workers (colour litho) by Beltrame

Construction of underground railway King William Street 1888
Driving the tunnels of the London and Southwark sub-railway passing under the River Thames. 1888

General view of the Foro Civile, Pompeii, Italy
General view of the Foro Civile (public forum), Pompeii, Italy, with Mount Vesuvius in the distance. Date: circa 1900

Aerial view of the excavated ruins of Pompeii, Italy. Date: circa 1900

Excavating tube railway 1903
Under construction, workers in the shield, Great Northern and City Railway. 1903

Gold Mining in South-East Wynaad, India (engraving)
1045677 Gold Mining in South-East Wynaad, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Mining in South-East Wynaad, India)

The House of the Vestals (b / w photo)
JHL358864 The House of the Vestals (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: House of the Vestal Virgins)

Cleopatras Needle - base of the sister obelisk (engraving)
607824 Cleopatras Needle - base of the sister obelisk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle - base of the sister obelisk now standing)

Beads and other ornaments (mixed media)
LIT389511 Beads and other ornaments (mixed media) by Prehistoric; Ban Chiang, Udon Thani Province, Thailand; (add.info.: found in the archeological site located in Nong Han district; discovered in)

The Ancient and Ruined City of Brahmunabad, in Sind (engraving)
1587364 The Ancient and Ruined City of Brahmunabad, in Sind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ancient and Ruined City of Brahmunabad, in Sind)

Lararium of family altar, seen in situ after excavation, House of Aulus Vettius, Pompeii
746847 Lararium of family altar, seen in situ after excavation, House of Aulus Vettius, Pompeii, c.36-39 AD, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Bazzani, Luigi (1836-1927); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Dolphin armest public toilet of the forum; High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (stone)
GDG267027 Dolphin armest public toilet of the forum; High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (stone) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Timgad

View of a House lately discovered at Pompei, and now being excavated (litho)
1038670 View of a House lately discovered at Pompei, and now being excavated (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of a House lately discovered at Pompei)

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"Unearthing the Past: A Journey through Excavated Treasures" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of archaeology and the incredible artifacts that have been excavated from various ancient sites around the globe. From Mycenae's majestic Lion Gate to Petrie's discoveries at Daphne, these hints offer a glimpse into our rich historical heritage. Witness the grandeur of Troy as you stand at its entrance, now reduced to ruins but still echoing with tales of legendary battles. Marvel at the intricate Peace frieze from Sumerian civilization, a precious artifact unearthed from the Royal Standard of Ur. Travel further back in time to Maiden Castle Hillfort, where remnants of an ancient fortress reveal stories of past civilizations. Walk along an excavated street in Pompeii, Italy and feel transported to a bustling Roman city frozen in time by volcanic ash. Discover Late Neolithic statuettes from Hacilar in north-western Anatolia, providing insights into early human cultures and artistic expressions. Explore the opulent objects found at Moscow's Palace of Youssoupof, offering a glimpse into Russia's imperial history. Immerse yourself in daily life as it once was within Casa dei Vetti (House of Vettii) in Pompeii - preserved frescoes and mosaics tell stories of wealth and luxury enjoyed by its former inhabitants. Admire the exquisite mosaic art found within Volubilis, Morocco - an excavated Roman city that showcases North Africa's rich cultural tapestry. As you wander through Volubilis' basilica or stroll amidst its well-preserved streetscapes, let your imagination soar as you envision what life must have been like during this thriving period. These excavations provide us with invaluable glimpses into our collective past – reminding us that beneath our feet lies a treasure trove waiting to be discovered.