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Terracotta fragment with map of city of Nippur, from Tell Telloh, Iraq
Sumerian civilization, 3rd millennium b.C. Terracotta fragment with the map of the city of Nippur. From Tell Telloh, Iraq

Relief from sarcophagus depicting Jason with Bull before divinity, from Rome
Roman civilization. Relief from a sarcophagus depicting Jason with the Bull before a divinity. From Rome

Fragments from fresco known as the Parisienne, from Palace of Knossos
Minoan civilization. Fragments from a fresco known as the Parisienne. From the Palace of Knossos

Bust of woman in bronze, from Tomb of Isis in Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Bust of a woman in bronze. From the Tomb of Isis in Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province

Head of King Taharka from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXV. Head of King Taharka. From Thebes

Kingdom of Psamtik I, cube shaped alabaster statue found incomplete in a sculptors workshop
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Kingdom of Psamtik I. Cube shaped alabaster statue found incomplete in a sculptors workshop. Height 53.5 cm

Italy, Province of Bolzano-Bozen, Vandoies, Statuette representing Hercules (Heracles), bronze 1st Century B.C. Museo Civico (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Marble statue of Diana, from Barbano nearby Gries, Trentino-Alto Adige region, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st-2nd century A.D. Marble statue of Diana. From Barbano nearby Gries, Trentino-Alto Adige region, Italy

Seated Venus also known as Dea Barberini (The Barberini Goddess) fresco, Constantinian dynasty 4th Century A.D. Roman art

Italy, Campania, Pompeii, Mosaic work representing the Battle of Issus, led in 333 B. C
Italy, Campania, Pompeii, Mosaic work representing the Battle of Issus, led in 333 B.C. by Alexander the Great of Macedon (356-323 B.C.) 2nd Century B.C

Mosaic depicting warrior on horse
Roman civilization. Mosaic depicting Battle of Issus. From Pompei, Naples province, Italy. Detail, Alexander the Great

Headless statue of Mother Goddess from Malta
Prehistory, Malta. Headless statue of Mother Goddess

Polychrome terracotta relief depicting Ulysses and Penelope, 450 B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Polychrome terracotta relief depicting Ulysses and Penelope, 450 b.C

Dark shale hatchet in form of leopard
Minoan civilization, 18th century b.C. Dark shale hatchet in the form of a leopard

Greek civilization, bas-relief depicting winged Victory with sandal, from balustrade in Temple of Athena Nike in
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Bas-relief depicting winged Victory with sandal, from the balustrade in the Temple of Athena Nike in Athens, 420-410 b.C

Greek civilization, bas-relief frieze by Phidias from north side of Parthenon, Pentelic marble, 447-440 b. c
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Phidias, bas-relief frieze on the north side of the Parthenon. Pentelic marble, 447-440 b.C

Greek civilization, Dionysus or Theseus by Phidias, from east gable of Parthenon in Athens, Pentelic marble, 447-440 b
Greek civilization 5th century b.C. Phidias, Dionysus or Theseus, from the east gable of the Parthenon in Athens. Pentelic marble, 447-440 b.C

Eads Bridge construction, 1870s C014 / 2064
Eads Bridge construction. This stage of the construction of the Eads Bridge, across the Mississippi River, USA, shows the piers erected, the steel ribs completed and the roadways begun

Spina bifida, MRI scan
Fibrolipoma of the spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 24-month-old patient with spina bifida

Cooley Airship, Rochester, 1910 C014 / 2043
Cooley Airship. This large aircraft, designed to carry passengers, was built to designs drawn up by John F. Cooley of Rochester, New York, USA

Incomplete Statue, Palace of the Conservatori, Rome, Italy

Saint-Benezet bridge dating from the 12th century, and the Palais des Papes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, across the Rhone river, Avignon, Vaucluse, France, Europe

Clapper Bridge, mid span missing, and Dart Bridge, Belever Forest, near Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lost-wax casting open air workshop, Amarapura, Mandalay Division, Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Burma), Asia

The Mingun temple, along the Irrawaddy river, Mingun, Sagaing Division, Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Burma), Asia

The Pont St. Benezet bridge in Avignon on the Rhone at sunset with moon, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

Traditional boat building yard, Aghios Isidhoros, Samos, Aegean Islands, Greece

17th century map of Japan
Japan, 17th century Dutch map. These lands had not yet been accurately mapped by Europeans, and the islands of Japan (centre to centre right) are much distorted

Young woman taking photograph of the Monumental Head, by Igor Mitora, Boboli Gardens, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Aerial view of the Capitol, Washington, 1861
Engraving showing an aerial view of the Capitol, when under construction in 1861. The famous Capitol dome and Western wing are scaffolded and incomplete

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"Incomplete: A Tapestry of Time and Vision" Step into a world where time stands still, where the past and present intertwine in an incomplete symphony. The magnificent La Sagrada Familia church, designed by the visionary Antoni Gaudi, illuminates the night sky with its ethereal glow. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is not just a basilica; it is a testament to human creativity that transcends generations. As we delve deeper into history, we uncover ancient maps that tell tales of exploration and discovery. A 17th-century world map reveals the vastness of our planet, while a 16th-century map showcases the intricate details of the British Isles. These fragments from centuries ago remind us of how much there is left to explore and understand. Inside La Sagrada Familia's sacred space, stained glass windows create kaleidoscopic patterns that dance with light. Gaudi's genius lies in his ability to merge architecture and art seamlessly – an unfinished masterpiece that continues to captivate hearts today. Traveling further through time, we encounter another 17th-century map depicting Europe's ever-changing borders. It serves as a reminder that history is never static; it evolves like the very landscapes it represents. Venturing beyond familiar shores, a 17th-century map unveils the mysteries of the New World – uncharted territories waiting to be discovered by intrepid explorers seeking fame and fortune. In Barcelona's vibrant streets, La Sagrada Familia Cathedral proudly stands as an emblematic symbol of Catalonia's rich heritage within Spain and Europe at large. Its towering spires reach for heights unknown – just like humanity itself – forever striving towards completion amidst perpetual change. Returning once more to Britain's shores on a 16th-century map, we witness its evolving identity throughout history - shaped by conquests, alliances, and cultural exchanges - yet always remaining enigmatic in its essence.