Lintel Collection (page 4)

YaxchilᮠLintel 53. 766. Late Classic period
Yaxchilᮠ Lintel 53. 766. Late Classic period. Ritual scene with the governor Jaguar Shield, wearing quetzal feathers. Maya art. Relief on rock. MEXICO. Mexico City

India, Bihar, Patna: Historical Museum, antique lintel. Date: 2011

Saxon sundial. Vertical semicircular sundial over a doorway in the south wall of a church. This sundial has been dated between 1055 and 1064 AD and is one of the oldest sundials in Britain

MAYAN GLYPH. A worshipper kneeling before a double-headed serpent deity: Lintel 25, House G, Yaxchilan, Chiapas, Mexico, c681 A.D

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Doorways leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

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Ruins of Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

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Ruins of Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

Skikda (Philippeville), Algeria - French Barracks
Skikda (Philippeville), Algeria - The French Barracks

The Lintel of the Tomb of Ay
Illustration showing the carvings found on the lintel of the Tomb of Ay at El Amarua, near Cairo in Egypt, 1909

Chamber at Mycenae
A rock-cut side chamber leading from the tholos tomb, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus by Schliemann

Nile Dam Construction
NILE DAM Stone porters transporting a granite lintel weighing three tons to be used in the construction of the Nile dam

Hampton Court - A London alleyway / passage
London alley " Hampton Court". Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Carved capital and lintels of limestone, Roman ruins, Palmyra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Syria, Middle East

Old town of Plovdin, Bulgaria

Interior of Tholos Tomb
A tholos tomb at Mycenae, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus by Schliemann. The stonework is known as corbelling, with successive courses laid inward

Second Treasury Mycenae
The Second Treasury at Mycenae. The building is in fact a Tholos tomb, with a ashlar walls and corbelling over the door to decrease weight on the lintel stone

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The lintel, a timeless architectural element, holds within its intricate carvings the stories of ancient civilizations. From the Lion Gate in Mycenae to the ruins in the Forum of Ancient Rome, these stone beams bear witness to history's grandeur. In Mycenae, standing proudly at the entrance of the city, is the Lion Gate. This monumental structure showcases two majestic lions carved into its lintel, symbolizing power and strength that once ruled this ancient Greek civilization. Traveling further back in time to Ancient Rome, we find an ancient Roman road traversing through columns and ruins in the Forum. As we walk along this path, our eyes are drawn to a weathered lintel that silently tells tales of emperors and gladiators who once walked these very streets. Venturing eastward from Greece to Egypt, we encounter a Tholos Tomb adorned with an intricately carved lintel. Its hieroglyphs reveal secrets about life and death during this enigmatic era. Moving on to Beth Shean Gate in Israel, we discover a remarkable lintel inscribed with Ramesses III's name - a testament to his reign as one of Egypt's mighty pharaohs. Crossing over into France brings us face-to-face with Gothic art at Notre Dame Cathedral. The Portal of the Virgin captivates us with its ornate detailing on every inch of its lintels - an exquisite display of craftsmanship from medieval times. Journeying now towards Catalonia reveals 14th-century arch architecture art. Here lies another captivating example where Catalan artisans skillfully crafted intricate designs onto their linteled structures - leaving behind masterpieces for generations to admire. In Upper Galilee stands Nabratein Synagogue's Torah Niche Lintel; it whispers stories from Jewish traditions etched upon it – connecting worshippers across centuries through faith and devotion. Returning once more to Greece unveils yet another magnificent sight: The Lion Gate in Mycenae.