Excavations Collection

Llama FG 8898 Photographed at Machu Picchu, Peru. Lama glama © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON
FG-8898 LLAMA At Machu Picchu, Inca site. Peru Lama glama Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sutton Hoo treasure
A double-page spread relating to the Anglo-Saxon ship burial ground discovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. it was filled with many priceless treasures, a few of which are shown here

The wharf of Terracina with a view of the cliff of Pisco Montano and, on top, the Temple of Jupiter Anxur Terracina Street Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Dinosaurs - Geology Sedimentary sequence at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico: Triassic Chinle Formation (red)
FG-CD-87 Dinosaur geology: Sedimentary sequence at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Triassic Chinle Formation (red, foreground); Jurassic Entrada Formation (red/white cliffs)

Peru FG 8889 Michu Picchu the city below Huayna Picchu mountain. © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON
FG-8889 Peru - Machu Picchu. The city below Huayna Picchu mountain Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Reconstructing Ancient Pompeii by Fortunino Matania
In front of the magnificent temple of Apollo: a reconstruction of Pompeii before the terrible eruption of 79 A.D. A scene drawn by Sphere special artist Fortunino Matania

A little boy playing on the ruins of the northern podium of the Colosseum, in Rome Rome Colosseum Arena, Amphitheater Flavian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

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

Peru - Machu Picchu. The city below Huayna Picchu South America
FG-8882 PERU - MACHU PICCHU below Huayna Picchu Mountain Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pompeii Excavation, 1751
Carlo III di Borbone visits the first excavations at Pompeii

Interior of the Colosseum Rome Arena, Amphitheater Flavian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:72-80

View of the Roman Forum (Imperial Forums) "in moonlight", Rome Rome Fori Imperiali (Imperial Forums) Trimphal Arch Late Antique Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The Baptistery and a tram on the rails at night, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1931-1932

Detail of the barrel-vault of the Arch of Tito, across from which the Colusseum is visible. Roman Forum, Rome. Rome Roman Forum Trimphal Arch Flavian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

The Colosseum, the Meta Sudante and, on the right, the arch of Costantine Rome Foro Romano (Roman Forum), Colosseum Arena, Amphitheater Flavian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

The caves underneath the villa of Nerone in Anzio, in the province of Rome Anzio Building Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:54-68 ca

Sinanthropus, perhaps the lowest man known to science: excavating Choukoutien Cave where Peking Man dwelt 100, 000 years ago, and moulding his image. Date: 1939

Sumerian Jewellery Bc
The jewels of a Sumerian lady of the court, discovered during the excavations at Ur - evidence that feminine adornment was customary in the worlds oldest civilisation

dinosaur excavation - Hadrosaur bones Hadrosaur bones in situ after excavation
FG-CB-434 dinosaur excavation - Hadrosaur bones in situ after excavation. Dinosaur Park Formation, Late Cretaceous, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta

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!

Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Artist: John Cooke Bourne
Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Navvies excavating the cutting. Wheelbarrows are filled with spoil at the bottom

Picture No. 10741283
England - Aerial view, Housesteads Roman Fort and Hadrian's Wall, Date:

Roman remains found in the City, London
Discoveries form 19th century excavations at Camomile Street and Bishopsgate. The remains were unearthed after the removal of a number of old buildings

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

St Constantine Chapel, St Merryn, Cornwall. Undated, probably early 1900s
A view of the ruins of the shale and slate stone medieval Constantine Chapel showing the entrance arch. It is Grade II listed

St Constantine chapel remains, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1906
A view of the ruins of the shale and slate stone medieval St Constantine chapel with two men standing to the side. The chapel is Grade II listed

Mosaics at House of Theseus, Kato Pathos Archaeological Park, Pathos, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Lord Carnarvon
Photographic portrait of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923), c.1922. Lord Carnarvon was the wealthy, English amateur egyptologist who financed Howard Carters excavations in the Valley

"En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys")
3563373 "En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): tourists among the ruins of the Temple of Apollo in Bassae by Unknown photographer

The Sphinx and, in the background, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Cairo, El Giza
3561957 The Sphinx and, in the background, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Cairo, El Giza by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1885-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 2630-2510 a. C)

Athens Archaeological Site
3575920 Athens Archaeological Site by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of Athens
3575915 View of Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Two men portraits inside the remains of the theater of Tusculum
3561589 Two men portraits inside the remains of the theater of Tusculum by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Colli Albani)

View of the Arena of Verona
3561698 View of the Arena of Verona by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Verona 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: I sec. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of Rome with the Temple of Winner Venus
3560778 View of Rome with the Temple of Winner Venus by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Rome 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: II - III secc)

Athens Archaeological Site
3561853 Athens Archaeological Site by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Propyleum Athens Acropolis
3561851 Propyleum Athens Acropolis by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Date of Artwork: 437 - 432 a.C)

View of Pola, in the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with view of the roman Amphitheatre
3570500 View of Pola, in the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with view of the roman Amphitheatre by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Pola)

The ancient church of the Carmo Convent in Lisbon
3561084 The ancient church of the Carmo Convent in Lisbon by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Lisbon, Portugal 1900-1910 ca. Date of Artwork: XIV sec)

Photographic pictures of Rome: view of the Roman Forum from the Tabularium; the Palatine Hill is in the background
3560796 Photographic pictures of Rome: view of the Roman Forum from the Tabularium; the Palatine Hill is in the background; (add.info.: Tabularium, Rome 1862 Date of Artwork: VII sec. a.C.- III sec)

Photographic pictures of Rome: apsis in the Temple of Castor and the Piazza d'Oro in Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
3560795 Photographic pictures of Rome: apsis in the Temple of Castor and the Piazza d'Oro in Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli; (add.info.: Hadrian's Villa)

Tivoli: the ruins of the Temple of the Sybil and Neptune's Cave
3560741 Tivoli: the ruins of the Temple of the Sybil and Neptune's Cave; (add.info.: Rome 1858 Date of Artwork: I sec. ca. Photographer: MacPherson, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence

Obelisk at the entrance to the temple of Luxor
3561663 Obelisk at the entrance to the temple of Luxor; (add.info.: Luxor, Egypt 1850-1900 Date of Artwork: XII sec. a.C. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius Epulone and of the Gate of San Paolo, Rome
3561436 View of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius Epulone and of the Gate of San Paolo, Rome; (add.info.: Rome 1880 ca. Date of Artwork: 12 - 13 d.C)

Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence
3563133 Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence, 1899-1912 " family trip to Europe Self

Group portrait in front of Claudio aqueduct in the Roman countryside; Stereoscopic photograph
3563065 Group portrait in front of Claudio aqueduct in the Roman countryside; Stereoscopic photograph; (add.info.: Rome 1880 ca)

View of the Roman Forum with the Temple of Saturn and Vespasian and the Arch of Septimus Severus, in Rome
3566429 View of the Roman Forum with the Temple of Saturn and Vespasian and the Arch of Septimus Severus, in Rome; (add.info.: Roman Forum, Rome 1861 Date of Artwork: 497 a. C)

The Temple of Concordia in Agrigento
3566257 The Temple of Concordia in Agrigento; (add.info.: Valley of Temples, Agrigento 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: 440-430 a. C. Photographer: Crupi, Giovanni); Alinari Archives, Florence

Aosta: View with the ruins of the Roman Theater
3566124 Aosta: View with the ruins of the Roman Theater; (add.info.: Aosta 1865 ca. Date of Artwork: I sec. d.C. Photographer: Riva, J.); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Arch of Titus. Three soldiers stand next to the ruins
3566424 The Arch of Titus. Three soldiers stand next to the ruins; (add.info.: Roman Forum, Rome 1864 Date of Artwork: 81-96. Photographer: Altobelli Gioacchino); Alinari Archives, Florence

Some tourists climbing a pyramid
3568620 Some tourists climbing a pyramid; (add.info.: Egypt 1880 ca. Photographer: Abdullah, Freres); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Sphinx of Khafre (Chefren), at Gizeh, partially freed from the sands
3562679 The Sphinx of Khafre (Chefren), at Gizeh, partially freed from the sands; (add.info.: 1886-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 2630-2510 a. C. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Roman Forum of Pompeii
3562662 The Roman Forum of Pompeii; (add.info.: Pompeii 1862 ca. Date of Artwork: II - I secc. a.C. Photographer: Graham, James); Alinari Archives, Florence

Album " Stonehenge Turusachan and Cromlechs 1867": particularly of the stone circle of Stonehenge
3570743 Album " Stonehenge Turusachan and Cromlechs 1867": particularly of the stone circle of Stonehenge by British Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Stonehenge)

Album " Stonehenge Turusachan and Cromlechs 1867": CColonel Henry James leaning against a stone of Stonehenge
3570737 Album " Stonehenge Turusachan and Cromlechs 1867": CColonel Henry James leaning against a stone of Stonehenge by British Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Stonehenge)

The entrance to the amphitheater of Syracuse
3568859 The entrance to the amphitheater of Syracuse; (add.info.: Syracuse 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: III-IV secc. Photographer: Crupi, Giovanni); Alinari Archives, Florence

The ruins of the Basilica Ulpia and Trajan's Column, in the Forum of Trajan, Rome
3568446 The ruins of the Basilica Ulpia and Trajan's Column, in the Forum of Trajan, Rome; (add.info.: Trajan's Forum, Rome 1855 ca)

Inner view of the Colosseum, Rome; postcard
3575764 Inner view of the Colosseum, Rome; postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Fori Imperiali, Colosseum, Rome 1909 ca. Date of Artwork: 72-80)

Detail of the frescoes in the Tomb of the Leopards, in the necropolis of Tarquinia
3572363 Detail of the frescoes in the Tomb of the Leopards, in the necropolis of Tarquinia; (add.info.: Tarquinia 1900 ca. Date of Artwork: V sec. a. C)

Flavian Amphitheatre, or Colosseum, in Rome
3568453 Flavian Amphitheatre, or Colosseum, in Rome; (add.info.: Rome 1865 ca. Date of Artwork: 72-80. Photographer: Behles, Edmondo); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of the Temple of Vesta, in the Foro Boario, Rome
3560803 View of the Temple of Vesta, in the Foro Boario, Rome; (add.info.: Foro Boario, Rome 1871 Date of Artwork: II sec. a.C. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Photographic pictures of Rome: ruins of the Basilica Julia in the Roman Forum
3560794 Photographic pictures of Rome: ruins of the Basilica Julia in the Roman Forum; (add.info.: Roman Forum, Rome 1862 Date of Artwork: 54 - 44 Photographer: MacPherson, Robert); Alinari Archives

Spoleto, Temple of Clitumno
3560743 Spoleto, Temple of Clitumno; (add.info.: Spoleto 1862 Date of Artwork: V sec. Photographer: MacPherson, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence

Rome: View of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella
3560738 Rome: View of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella; (add.info.: Rome 1857 Date of Artwork: 50 Photographer: MacPherson, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence

Rome: View of the Palatine with the Palace of the Caesars
3560737 Rome: View of the Palatine with the Palace of the Caesars; (add.info.: Rome 1857 Photographer: MacPherson, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of the House of Marcus Lucretius Fronto in Pompeii, during the excavations of 1900
3558539 View of the House of Marcus Lucretius Fronto in Pompeii, during the excavations of 1900 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

The Hastings Castle
3561127 The Hastings Castle by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Hastings, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Pozzuoli View
3560972 Pozzuoli View by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Pozzuoli 1880-1884 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf, 2nd bc
3480472 Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf, 2nd bc; (add.info.: Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf. National Bardo Museum, Tunisia. Salvaged from the underwater excavations in Mahdia)

Alexandria, Cleopatra's Obelisk
3563515 Alexandria, Cleopatra's Obelisk; (add.info.: Alexandria, Egypt 1870 ca. Photographer: Beato Antonio); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Via di Mercurio in Pompeii
3562433 The Via di Mercurio in Pompeii; (add.info.: Pompeii 1870 ca. Photographer: Amodio, Michele); Alinari Archives, Florence

Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina
3566262 Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina; (add.info.: Greek Theater, Taormina 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: III sec. a.C. Photographer: Crupi, Giovanni); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Erechtheion during the restoration work, Acropolis of Athens
3575918 The Erechtheion during the restoration work, Acropolis of Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Date of Artwork: 421 - 406 a.C)

Piazza San Giovanni, Genoa
3562144 Piazza San Giovanni, Genoa by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Genoa 1942 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Athens Archaeological Site
3561858 Athens Archaeological Site by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Cave of San Cristofano, Amalfi
3560975 Cave of San Cristofano, Amalfi by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Amalfi 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Animated view of the Temple of Vesta and the Fountain of Triton in the Foro Boario, Rome
3560789 Animated view of the Temple of Vesta and the Fountain of Triton in the Foro Boario, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Foro Boario, Rome 1870 ca)

Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens
3575922 Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Date of Artwork: 421 - 406 a.C)

Archaeological remains, Athens
3575917 Archaeological remains, Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of Pula with the Roman amphitheatre
3560330 View of Pula with the Roman amphitheatre by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Pula, Croatia 1920-1930 Date of Artwork: I sec)

Two women with a baby in Piazza San Giovanni, Genoa
3562141 Two women with a baby in Piazza San Giovanni, Genoa by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Genoa 1942 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The famous Porta dell'Arco in Volterra
3570893 The famous Porta dell'Arco in Volterra by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Volterra 1870-1880 Date of Artwork: IV - III secc. a. C)

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"Unearthing the Past: A Journey through History's Treasures and Fossils" Step into a world of discovery as we delve into the fascinating realm of excavations. From the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru to the Sutton Hoo treasure, each site holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Intriguingly captured by Francois Gohier, Llama FG 8898 stands proud against the backdrop of Machu Picchu. This UNESCO World Heritage Site reveals remnants of an advanced civilization that once thrived amidst breathtaking mountainous landscapes. Venturing further back in time, we find ourselves at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. The geology sedimentary sequence showcases a mesmerizing tapestry of Triassic Chinle Formation, Jurassic Entrada Formation, and Jurassic Morrison Formation. These layers hold clues to Earth's prehistoric past and offer glimpses into long-extinct dinosaurs' existence. The allure continues with Peru FG 8889 - Michu Picchu nestled beneath Huayna Picchu mountain. Francois Gohier captures this awe-inspiring city that has stood for centuries as a testament to human ingenuity and architectural marvels. Turning our attention towards treasures fit for kings, gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and obsidian adorn splendid swords steeped in regal history. The Royal Treasure speaks volumes about opulence throughout different eras. Transporting us back in time is John Cooke Bourne's artwork depicting Tring cutting on the London & Birmingham Railway from 1837. This illustration offers a glimpse into early industrialization efforts shaping modern transportation systems. Dinosaur enthusiasts are treated to Hadrosaur bones unearthed during excavation at Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada. These fossils provide invaluable insights into life during the Late Cretaceous period when these magnificent creatures roamed our planet. Machu Picchu reappears on our journey through excavations as it unveils its splendor below the towering Huayna Picchu.