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

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

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

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

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

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

"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)

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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.