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Background imageExcavation Collection: Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. The audience in the roofed theater

Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. The audience in the roofed theater watches a performance by
FLO4688238 Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. The audience in the roofed theater watches a performance by actors, chorus, musicians and dancers

Background imageExcavation Collection: View of the Basilica, near the west corner of the Forum, Pompeii

View of the Basilica, near the west corner of the Forum, Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Friedrich after an illustration
FLO4688183 View of the Basilica, near the west corner of the Forum, Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Friedrich after an illustration by G

Background imageExcavation Collection: The ruins of the bath complex of the villa, Roman, early 4th century AD (photo)

The ruins of the bath complex of the villa, Roman, early 4th century AD (photo)
BAL103290 The ruins of the bath complex of the villa, Roman, early 4th century AD (photo); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy.

Background imageExcavation Collection: Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Chromolithograph after an illustration

Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Chromolithograph after an illustration by S
FLO4688223 Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Chromolithograph after an illustration by S. De Stefano from Antonio Niccolinios Pompeii: Views and Restorations (Pompeii)

Background imageExcavation Collection: Interior of a House in Regio VIII, insula 2, Pompeii. Woman reading near a fountain in

Interior of a House in Regio VIII, insula 2, Pompeii. Woman reading near a fountain in the impluvium (pool)
FLO4688277 Interior of a House in Regio VIII, insula 2, Pompeii. Woman reading near a fountain in the impluvium (pool). Chromolithograph by D

Background imageExcavation Collection: Interior of Pompeii ampitheatre during the Games. Naked gladiators battle wild animals, bulls

Interior of Pompeii ampitheatre during the Games. Naked gladiators battle wild animals, bulls
FLO4688203 Interior of Pompeii ampitheatre during the Games. Naked gladiators battle wild animals, bulls, boars and tigers in the arena as part of a Venatio

Background imageExcavation Collection: In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of

In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene
1742448 In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene Lord Carnarvon whose financings allowed has Howard Carter to discover

Background imageExcavation Collection: The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon

The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of
1749590 The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in the Valley of the Kings

Background imageExcavation Collection: The works of the Metropolitan extension railway in Smithfield, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

The works of the Metropolitan extension railway in Smithfield, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The works of the Metropolitan extension railway in Smithfield, [London], 1864. View from the bottom of Cow-cross and St. John-street towards the south-west

Background imageExcavation Collection: Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: general view of the excavations, 1864

Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: general view of the excavations, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: general view of the excavations, 1864. Engraving from a photograph '...placed at our disposal by the Rev

Background imageExcavation Collection: Nova Scotian Goldfields: horizontal formation of auriferous quartz at Laidlaw's Farm, 1862

Nova Scotian Goldfields: horizontal formation of auriferous quartz at Laidlaw's Farm, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Nova Scotian Goldfields: horizontal formation of auriferous quartz at Laidlaw's Farm, [Canada], 1862. Engraving of a photograph by Captain W. D. Tompson, of the 17th Regiment

Background imageExcavation Collection: Nova Scotian Goldfields: Laidlaw's Farm, near Halifax, 1862. Creator: Smyth

Nova Scotian Goldfields: Laidlaw's Farm, near Halifax, 1862. Creator: Smyth
Nova Scotian Goldfields: Laidlaw's Farm, near Halifax, [Canada], 1862. Engraving of a photograph by Captain W. D. Tompson, of the 17th Regiment

Background imageExcavation Collection: Tank in New York Court House excavation, 1 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Tank in New York Court House excavation, 1 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Tank in New York Court House excavation, 1 Mar 1918 (date created or published later). The British tank Britannia which served on the Flanders front in World War I

Background imageExcavation Collection: Yuryuzan Bridge with excavation, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky

Yuryuzan Bridge with excavation, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Yuryuzan Bridge with excavation, 1910.

Background imageExcavation Collection: (l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter

(l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter
1742757 (l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter, George Herbert 5th Lord Carnarvon, Alfred Lucas

Background imageExcavation Collection: The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of

The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of
1742758 The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in Thebes in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt during the winter

Background imageExcavation Collection: Sado Province, The Goldmines, 1853. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Sado Province, The Goldmines, 1853. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Sado Province, The Goldmines, 1853

Background imageExcavation Collection: Contre des villes Ouvertes; Les fouilles, pour retrouver la projectile, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Contre des villes Ouvertes; Les fouilles, pour retrouver la projectile, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Contre des villes Ouvertes; Les fouilles, pour retrouver la projectile, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageExcavation Collection: Louis Philippe Albert d'Orleans, at an excavation in Egypt, 1860. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas

Louis Philippe Albert d'Orleans, at an excavation in Egypt, 1860. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas
Louis Philippe Albert d'Orleans, at an excavation in Egypt, 1860. French aristocrat with Egyptian boy

Background imageExcavation Collection: The Baths of Caracalla and Three Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome, c.1809-c.1812

The Baths of Caracalla and Three Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
The Baths of Caracalla and Three Capitals from the Villa Mattei in Rome, c.1809-c.1812. Knip originally drew his spectacular panorama of the Baths of Caracalla

Background imageExcavation Collection: Scene of the Geological Discoveries at Swanage, Dorset - from a photograph by F. Briggs, 1857

Scene of the Geological Discoveries at Swanage, Dorset - from a photograph by F. Briggs, 1857. The excavations...are interesting as the scene of important geological discoveries [including] the jaws

Background imageExcavation Collection: Front elevation of house at Brahmunabad, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Front elevation of house at Brahmunabad, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Front elevation of house at Brahmunabad, 1857. Ancient city in what is now Pakistan, excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

Background imageExcavation Collection: Ground plan of one of the houses excavated at Brahmunabad, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Ground plan of one of the houses excavated at Brahmunabad, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Ground plan of one of the houses excavated at Brahmunabad, 1857. Ancient city in what is now Pakistan, excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

Background imageExcavation Collection: Sand Excavation, 1839. Creator: Johannes Tavenraat

Sand Excavation, 1839. Creator: Johannes Tavenraat
Sand Excavation, 1839

Background imageExcavation Collection: Excavating for new reservoir at Slater, Mo. 1901 Oct 10. Creator: Unknown

Excavating for new reservoir at Slater, Mo. 1901 Oct 10. Creator: Unknown
Excavating for new reservoir at Slater, Mo. 1901 Oct 10

Background imageExcavation Collection: Famous Cucaracha slide, Panama Canal, c.between 1910 and 1914. Creator: Unknown

Famous Cucaracha slide, Panama Canal, c.between 1910 and 1914. Creator: Unknown
Famous Cucaracha slide, Panama Canal, c.between 1910 and 1914

Background imageExcavation Collection: Persecution Portal, Ephesus, c.1820. Creator: Unknown

Persecution Portal, Ephesus, c.1820. Creator: Unknown
Persecution Portal, Ephesus, c.1820

Background imageExcavation Collection: Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, 1913

Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, 1913
Culebra Cut - View at Base of Gold Hill, Showing Basaltic Columns Developed By Steam Shovel, Cut in March 1913. Men working on the Panama Canal project

Background imageExcavation Collection: Panama Canal, 1904. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1904. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Panama Canal, 1904. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1904. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Panama Canal, 1904. Isthmian Canal - Looking North from Sta. K547 - Culebra. Dec. 20, 1904'. The Panama Canal project was one of the largest

Background imageExcavation Collection: Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Panama Canal, 1913. Railway lines with earthmoving equipment. The Panama Canal project was one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken

Background imageExcavation Collection: Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Panama Canal, 1913. The Panama Canal project was one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken

Background imageExcavation Collection: The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. Creator: Unknown

The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageExcavation Collection: Another recently discovered Statue of Ramses II at Luxor, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Another recently discovered Statue of Ramses II at Luxor, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Another recently discovered Statue of Ramses II at Luxor, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageExcavation Collection: Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageExcavation Collection: Recent Excavations at Pompeii, Italy - The Street of Tombs, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Recent Excavations at Pompeii, Italy - The Street of Tombs, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Recent Excavations at Pompeii, Italy - The Street of Tombs, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageExcavation Collection: Vale leading to Inkerman, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Vale leading to Inkerman, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Vale leading to Inkerman, 1854. Crimean War, ruins at Kalamita. Here is truly a city of caverns, for the white rocks that look over the bay of Aktiar (which, translated, signifies White Rocks)

Background imageExcavation Collection: Recently-discovered remains of the Alexandrian Library, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Recently-discovered remains of the Alexandrian Library, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Recently-discovered remains of the Alexandrian Library, 1854. Archaeological remains in the city of Alexandria, Egypt....a few months since

Background imageExcavation Collection: General view of Paris, taken from Chaillot hill, current 16th and 7th arrondissements, 1818

General view of Paris, taken from Chaillot hill, current 16th and 7th arrondissements, 1818. Creator: Seyfert
General view of Paris, taken from Chaillot hill, current 16th and 7th arrondissements, 1818

Background imageExcavation Collection: Arenes de Lutece (panorama), 5th arrondissement, Paris, 1870. Creator: Pierre Emonds

Arenes de Lutece (panorama), 5th arrondissement, Paris, 1870. Creator: Pierre Emonds
Arenes de Lutece (panorama), 5th arrondissement, Paris, 1870

Background imageExcavation Collection: Excavation near Citta Vecchia, in the Island of Malta, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Excavation near Citta Vecchia, in the Island of Malta, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Excavation near Citta Vecchia, in the Island of Malta, 1850. Archaeological site containing a temple. The cave is hewn out in the solid rock...The cavity consists of three large compartments

Background imageExcavation Collection: The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt: the Sphinx at Djizeh and the recent excavations around

The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt: the Sphinx at Djizeh and the recent excavations around... 1862 Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt: the Sphinx at Djizeh and the recent excavations around it - from a drawing by Frank Dillon, 1862. The future King Edward VII in Africa

Background imageExcavation Collection: Lake Baikal, rock and excavation near the pier of Mysovaya station, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown

Lake Baikal, rock and excavation near the pier of Mysovaya station, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Lake Baikal, rock and excavation near the pier of Mysovaya station, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Background imageExcavation Collection: Washing gold in trays, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown

Washing gold in trays, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Washing gold in trays, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Background imageExcavation Collection: Late Neolithic Statuettes from Hacilar in north-western Anatolia

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

Background imageExcavation Collection: Diagram of the lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe, Zambia)

Diagram of the lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe, Zambia) - the site of the discovery of a Cranium of Homo rhodesiensis, in Mutwe Wa Nsofu Area on June 17

Background imageExcavation Collection: Photograph of the lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe

Photograph of the lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe, Zambia) - the site of the discovery of a Cranium of Homo rhodesiensis, in Mutwe Wa Nsofu Area on June 17

Background imageExcavation Collection: Slate Knife and bronze rings from the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900

Slate Knife and bronze rings from the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900
A well shaped slate knife and bronze rings found in 1900 at the prehistoric Iron Age cemetery excavated between 1900 and 1906 at Harlyn Bay

Background imageExcavation Collection: Spindle whorls, Iron Age brooches and various rings from the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay

Spindle whorls, Iron Age brooches and various rings from the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900
A collection of spindle whorls, Iron Age brooches and various rings of different sizes found at the prehistoric Iron Age cemetery excavated between 1900 and 1906 at Harlyn Bay



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"Unearthing the Mysteries: A Journey through Time and Culture" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the world of excavation, uncovering hidden treasures and ancient civilizations. In Machu Picchu, Peru, the majestic Llama FG 8898 stands tall against the backdrop of this awe-inspiring archaeological site. This UNESCO World Heritage Site holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. The Sutton Hoo treasure takes us back to early medieval England, where an extraordinary burial ship revealed a trove of riches belonging to an unknown king. Each artifact tells a story of power and opulence. Petrie at Daphne transports us to Egypt, where renowned archaeologist Flinders Petrie meticulously excavated this ancient city. His discoveries shed light on the lives and customs of its inhabitants from centuries ago. Peru FG 8889 captures Michu Picchu in all its glory - a city nestled below Huayna Picchu mountain. The ruins speak volumes about the advanced engineering skills possessed by its creators. Italy's Pompeii reveals itself as a time capsule frozen in history after being buried under volcanic ash for centuries. Its well-preserved remains offer glimpses into daily life during Roman times. The Splendid Swords of the Kings showcase gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and obsidian adorning weapons fit for royalty. These magnificent swords tell tales of valor and conquests that shaped kingdoms. Tautavel Man introduces us to our distant ancestors - Homo erectus subspecies who inhabited Europe over half a million years ago. Their fossils provide valuable insights into human evolution. At Jerash in Jordan, we witness grandeur unfold at the Nymphaeum Public Fountain - an architectural marvel adorned with intricate decorations showcasing Roman craftsmanship at its finest. Schliemann's excavation at Ancient Troy brings mythology to life as he unearths remnants from Homer's epic poems. The ruins reveal layers upon layers of ancient civilizations that once thrived.