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Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English archaeologist. Know
Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English traveller, archaeologist, cuneiformist, art historian, draughtsman, collector, author, politician and diplomat

Excavating Nonsuch 1959
Excavation work at Nonsuch Palace, Surrey. In 1959 no visible trace of the building existed. Excavations revealed foundations and many relics of Henry VIIIs fantastic palace. Date: 1959

Syria / Archaeology
A reconstruction, based on German archaeological excavations, of the basic layout of the North Syrian walled city of Sendschirli. Date: late 19th century

Iraq / Archaeology / Nineveh
Iron artifacts found in excavations at the site of ancient Nineveh. These include a chain, a socketed pick head and ring-mounted hooks. Date: 1874

Iraq / Tell Afar
An engraving showing Layards camp close to Tell Afer. Recent excavations close by at Qermez Dere have revealed evidence of an early Aceramic Neolithic settlement. Date: 1849

Iraq / Archaeology / Mosul
Excavations in progress at the site of ancient Mosul. Around 400 AD, the city of Mosul began to eclipse the dominant city of Nineveh, on the other side of the Tigris

Cultural links between India and Babylonia
Archaeology revealing cultural links between India and Babylonia from the dig at Tell Agrab, a settlement mound southeast of Eshnunna in the Diyala region. 1928

Sumerian Fashions and Coiffure 500 Years Ago: Khafaje
A page from The Illustrated London News, 9 June 1934. Statuettes and figures found during excavations at Khafaje (Khafajah) Date: 9 June 1934

Sumerian Sculpture About 3000 B. C
A page from The Illustrated London News, 9 June 1934 issue, with an article by Dr Henry Frankfort, Director of the Iraq Expedition of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

Sumerian Cult-Statues
Two of the twelve statues found during excavations at Tell Asmar, fifty miles north-east of Baghdad. On the left is the Lord of Fertility, and to the left, the Mother Goddess

Temple of Mithras, Walbrook
A view from above of the site of the Roman Mithraic Temple uncovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during excavations before the construction of a new office building

Cambodia - Angkor Wat

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Early Walking Draglilne`
An early form of the walking dragline stripping rocky overburden preparatory to erecting a new tea shop in the Allegheny Mountains

The Gentle Art of Excavating - A New Multi-Movement Drag Sho
A new multi-movement drag shovel excavating for the foundations of a new cinema. A typically convoluted digger, made from recycled bits of houses

Excavations for Pool
Excavations under sea level, working night and day to have the new sea water supply for warm baths ready for Easter at Cliftonville Bathing Pool, near Margate, Kent, England. Date: 1932

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Rome: Excavations in the Forum Romanum

The Coliseum before the Recent Excavations

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CYPRIOTE ANTIQUITIES DISCOVERED AT THE TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, AT ACHNA AND AT SALAMIS: 1. This Illustration and the Busts and Figures Bordering the Page Show Different Types of the Goddess Artemis

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Sketches in the Greek Archipelago and the Troad: Dr. Schliemanns Excavations at Hissarlik from the East, Greece

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Sketches in the Greek Archipelago and the Troad: Dr. Schliemanns Excavations at Hissarlik from the West, Greece

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Relics from Uriconium, Found in the Recent Excavations at Wroxeter

Excavations at Ephesus on the Site of the Temple of Diana, 1873

The defences of Jericho in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period, c. 1930-6 (b / w photo)
XJF476205 The defences of Jericho in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period, c.1930-6 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Excavations under Flood Rock, Hell Gate, Us, Usa, America, United States, American, Engraving 1880

A BURRIED CITY OF THE EXODUS: 1. Field of Excavations at Tel-el-Maskhutah, on the Fresh-Water Canal, Egypt. 2. Part of Excavations. 3

Recent Excavations at Pompeii, Italy, 1886: the Street of Tombs

Antiquarian Excavations in Egypt, 1886: the Great Sphinx as Now Cleared from The
Antiquarian Excavations in Egypt, 1886: the Great Sphinx as Now Cleared from the Encumbering Sand

The Excavations in Rome: Discovery of the House of the Vestal Virgins, Italy, 1883: 1
THE EXCAVATIONS IN ROME: DISCOVERY OF THE HOUSE OF THE VESTAL VIRGINS, ITALY, 1883: 1. General View of the Excavations which are being made between the Forum and the Palace of the Cmsars. 2

Cathair Chomain ringfort, Celtic ring wall, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Archaeological excavation site of the ancient city of Kourion, South Cyprus, south coast, Greek Cyprus, Southern Europe

Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares) - Fetching water
Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares) - Large excavations dug out of the sand to draw up water from the depths. Date: circa 1910

Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares) - Large excavations dug out of the sand to draw up water from the depths. Date: circa 1907

A pilot tunnel for the London Tube leading to the construction of an escalator tunnel at Colliers Wood, City and South London Railway. August 1925

Dartford - Purfleet pilot tunnel completed. The picture shows the scene in the pilot tunnel when the Essex and Kent tunnellers met in the centre - 11 October 1938 eTopFoto

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Dinosaur Dig - wooden frame & jacket being attached to protect Tyrannosaurus Rex bone. Date:

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Dinosaur - excavating Allosaurus tibia. Morrison Formation, Jurassic. Date:

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DINOSAURS - Excavation, Morrison formation. Supersaurus was found at this site. Date:

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Dinosaur Excavation - Mammoth died in sinkhole about 26, 000 yrs ago. Site of Hot Springs. Date:

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Rybury Camp, an Iron Age hill fort with Neolithic causewayed enclosure, Wiltshire Date:

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England - Aerial view, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Date:

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England - Aerial view of the Uffington White Horse, a 110 metre long chalk hill figure. Date:

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Diplodocus - ecavating tail bones, Morrison formation, Jurassic. Date:

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Dinosaur Dig - wooden frame & jacket being attached to protect Tyrannosaurus Rex pelvis bone. Date:

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PREHISTORIC - Sauropod - Bones in Jurassic sediments Date:

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Dinosaurs - Theropods Date:

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DINOSAUR - Excavating a Hadrosaur skeleton fossil. Date:

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Dinosaur excavation Date:

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Robert Bakker, - posing near a femur of Apatosaurus (brontosaur). The bone is protected by a plaster jacket. Date:

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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.