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Ancient World Collection

Step back in time and explore the wonders of the ancient world

Background imageAncient World Collection: Homeric cosmogony

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

Background imageAncient World Collection: Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho)

Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho)
AQS257138 Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageAncient World Collection: Arcus Constantini Allaeq Antiquitates Proxmae, The Arch of Constantine and its Ancient Surroundings

Arcus Constantini Allaeq Antiquitates Proxmae, The Arch of Constantine and its Ancient Surroundings
1 person, 17th-century, altertum, amphitheatre, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, arch, arches, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white

Background imageAncient World Collection: The Colossus of Mount Athos, Macedonia, a design by Dinocrates

The Colossus of Mount Athos, Macedonia, a design by Dinocrates
STC94460 The Colossus of Mount Athos, Macedonia, a design by Dinocrates, the architect of Alexander the Great, plate 18 from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur

Background imageAncient World Collection: Pharos lighthouse, Ptolemaic Egypt

Pharos lighthouse, Ptolemaic Egypt
Pharos lighthouse. Historical artwork showing what the Pharos lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt, in the third century BC, might have looked like

Background imageAncient World Collection: Germany, Berlin, Pergamon Museum, The Pergamon Altar from Asia Minor which dates

Germany, Berlin, Pergamon Museum, The Pergamon Altar from Asia Minor which dates from 165 BC

Background imageAncient World Collection: Sardis

Sardis
3791168 Sardis; (add.info.: Sardis (Sardes) ruins of the ancient Greek city (now in Manisa Province, Turkey). 19th century engraving); Lebrecht History

Background imageAncient World Collection: Citadel ruins in Cyrene

Citadel ruins in Cyrene
3787537 Citadel ruins in Cyrene; (add.info.: Citadel ruins in Cyrene - Roman city in modern day Libya. Illustration from Liebig collectible card series Remains of the Roman Empire in Africa (Italian)

Background imageAncient World Collection: Acrobats in ancient Rome

Acrobats in ancient Rome
3788504 Acrobats in ancient Rome; (add.info.: Acrobats in ancient Rome - engraving. Published 1885. French: Equilibristes dans l'antiquite')

Background imageAncient World Collection: Ruins of Timgad

Ruins of Timgad
3787535 Ruins of Timgad; (add.info.: Ruins of Timgad (present day Algeria). Roman colonial town. Illustration from Liebig collectible card series Remains of the Roman Empire in Africa (Italian)

Background imageAncient World Collection: Ruins of Carthage (Italian: Rovine di Cartagine')

Ruins of Carthage (Italian: Rovine di Cartagine')
3787532 Ruins of Carthage (Italian: Rovine di Cartagine'); (add.info.: Ruins of Carthage (Italian: Rovine di Cartagine'). Present day Tunisia

Background imageAncient World Collection: Ampitheatre at El Djem, Tunisia

Ampitheatre at El Djem, Tunisia
3787529 Ampitheatre at El Djem, Tunisia.; (add.info.: Ampitheatre at El Djem, Tunisia. Illustration from Liebig collectible card series Remains of the Roman Empire in Africa (Italian)

Background imageAncient World Collection: Philadelphia

Philadelphia
3791170 Philadelphia; (add.info.: Philadelphia (Alasehir) ruins of the ancient Greek city (now in Manisa Province, Turkey). 19th century engraving); Lebrecht History

Background imageAncient World Collection: History of Iron: Forging iron in Ancient Egypt

History of Iron: Forging iron in Ancient Egypt
3787569 History of Iron: Forging iron in Ancient Egypt.; (add.info.: History of Iron: Forging iron in Ancient Egypt. Liebig collectible card series (French title: Histoire du fer'). 1914

Background imageAncient World Collection: Ptolemais, Cyrenaica

Ptolemais, Cyrenaica
3787531 Ptolemais, Cyrenaica; (add.info.: Ptolemais, Cyrenaica (present day Libya). Ancient capital, possibly named after Ptolemy III Euergetes. Named Tolmeta in Roman period

Background imageAncient World Collection: Ephesus

Ephesus
3791167 Ephesus; (add.info.: Ephesus (Ephesos / Efes) ruins of the ancient Greek city (now in Izmir Province, Turkey). 19th century engraving); Lebrecht History

Background imageAncient World Collection: Marcus Aurelius Triumphal Arch

Marcus Aurelius Triumphal Arch
3787528 Marcus Aurelius Triumphal Arch; (add.info.: Marcus Aurelius Triumphal Arch, Tripoli, Libya. Illustration from Liebig collectible card series Remains of the Roman Empire in Africa (Italian)

Background imageAncient World Collection: Roman triumph - civil ceremony/religious rite

Roman triumph - civil ceremony/religious rite
3787659 Roman triumph - civil ceremony/religious rite; (add.info.: Roman triumph - civil ceremony/religious rite in Ancient Rome to honour military commander who had led a successsful military)

Background imageAncient World Collection: Pergamon

Pergamon
3791169 Pergamon; (add.info.: Pergamon (Pergamum / Pergamos) ruins of the ancient Greek city (now in Izmir Province, Turkey). 19th century engraving); Lebrecht History

Background imageAncient World Collection: History of Paper: Using palm leaves

History of Paper: Using palm leaves
3787652 History of Paper: Using palm leaves; (add.info.: History of Paper: Using palm leaves in India. Illustration from Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: Storia della carta'). 1913

Background imageAncient World Collection: Laodicea

Laodicea
3791178 Laodicea; (add.info.: Laodicea (Laodikeia) ruins of the ancient Greek city (now in Denizli Province, Turkey). 19th century engraving); Lebrecht History

Background imageAncient World Collection: History of Iron: King Porus and Alexander the Great

History of Iron: King Porus and Alexander the Great
3787571 History of Iron: King Porus and Alexander the Great; (add.info.: History of Iron: King Porus offering an iron bar to Alexander the Great)

Background imageAncient World Collection: History of Paper: Library of Alexandria, Egypt

History of Paper: Library of Alexandria, Egypt
3787654 History of Paper: Library of Alexandria, Egypt; (add.info.: History of Paper: Library of Alexandria, Egypt, c. 300 BC)

Background imageAncient World Collection: History of Paper: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt

History of Paper: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt
3787658 History of Paper: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt; (add.info.: History of Paper: Papyrus in Ancient Egypt. Illustration from Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: Storia della carta')

Background imageAncient World Collection: Stucco ceiling with Venus, Stabian spas, ancient city of Pompeii, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy

Stucco ceiling with Venus, Stabian spas, ancient city of Pompeii, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe
IMB4915667 Stucco ceiling with Venus, Stabian spas, ancient city of Pompeii, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe by Roman (1st century AD); (add.info.: Stucco ceiling with Venus, Stabian spas)

Background imageAncient World Collection: Map of Mesopotamia

Map of Mesopotamia
3779671 Map of Mesopotamia; (add.info.: Map of Mesopotamia, Babylon, Syria and Assyria from late 18th century.); Lebrecht History

Background imageAncient World Collection: Tribune in the Roman Republic: Proposing a law

Tribune in the Roman Republic: Proposing a law
3787661 Tribune in the Roman Republic: Proposing a law.; # cm; (add.info.: Tribune in the Roman Republic: Proposing a law)

Background imageAncient World Collection: The Colossus of Rhodes. The statue of Helios, the Greek sun-god

The Colossus of Rhodes. The statue of Helios, the Greek sun-god, was erected by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC. It was 33 meters or 108 feet high and collapsed during an earthquake in 226 BC

Background imageAncient World Collection: Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd

Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A.D. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Rome, Persia, and Armenia

Background imageAncient World Collection: The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd

The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A.D. c1915. Map of the Mediterranean and Near East, showing the Kingdom of Mohammed, Additions under the Caliphs

Background imageAncient World Collection: A moai at Tongariki

A moai at Tongariki

Background imageAncient World Collection: Head of Ramses ll at entrance to Luxor temple

Head of Ramses ll at entrance to Luxor temple

Background imageAncient World Collection: Ramses II Colossus at the entrance and central corridor of Luxor temple

Ramses II Colossus at the entrance and central corridor of Luxor temple

Background imageAncient World Collection: Sycamore Gap, Hadrian's Wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Henshaw, Hexham, Northumberland

Sycamore Gap, Hadrian's Wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Henshaw, Hexham, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, attraction, attractions, border, border station, borders, boundary wall, boundary walls, britain, british, cultural monument

Background imageAncient World Collection: Roman amphitheatre, on the right the cube-shaped Palazzo del Seggio, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

Roman amphitheatre, on the right the cube-shaped Palazzo del Seggio, Lecce, Apulia, Italy
altertum, amphitheatre, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, apulia, attraction, attractions, building, buildings, cities, cultural site, cultural sites, decayed, derelict

Background imageAncient World Collection: Temple of Hercules on Citadel Hill, Amman, Jordan

Temple of Hercules on Citadel Hill, Amman, Jordan
altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, arab, arabian, arabic, asian, asiatic, building, buildings, capital, capital city, capitals, cities, deserted

Background imageAncient World Collection: Khazne al-Firaun, Pharaohs treasure house, a mausoleum carved out of the rock by the Nabataeans in

Khazne al-Firaun, Pharaohs treasure house, a mausoleum carved out of the rock by the Nabataeans in the ancient city of
al-khazneh, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, arab, arabian, arabic, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient World Collection: Burial caves, abandoned rock city of Petra, al-Batra, capital of the Nabataean Empire, Jordan

Burial caves, abandoned rock city of Petra, al-Batra, capital of the Nabataean Empire, Jordan
altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, arab, arabian, arabic, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area, archaeological site

Background imageAncient World Collection: Access to As-Siq, abandoned rock city of Petra, al-Batra, capital of the Nabataean Empire, Jordan

Access to As-Siq, abandoned rock city of Petra, al-Batra, capital of the Nabataean Empire, Jordan
access, accesses, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, arab, arabian, arabic, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient World Collection: Eruption of Mount Vesuvius on the last days of Pompeii, Italy, historical wood engraving, ca

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius on the last days of Pompeii, Italy, historical wood engraving, ca
1900s, 19th-century, 4 people, accurate, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient World Collection: Rome Overview, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e piu interessanti di

Rome Overview, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e piu interessanti di Roma by Giovanni
altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archive, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, central italy, contemporary, copy, depiction

Background imageAncient World Collection: Anfiteatro flavio detto il colosseo, Colosseum, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction

Anfiteatro flavio detto il colosseo, Colosseum, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e
altertum, amphitheatre, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archive, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, central italy

Background imageAncient World Collection: Colosseo, Colosseum, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e piu

Colosseo, Colosseum, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e piu interessanti di Roma by
altertum, amphitheatre, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archive, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, central italy

Background imageAncient World Collection: Arco di Costantino, Arch of Constantine, three-arched triumphal arch in Rome, Italy

Arco di Costantino, Arch of Constantine, three-arched triumphal arch in Rome, Italy
altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, arch, arches, archive, arco, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, central italy, contemporary, copy

Background imageAncient World Collection: Arch of Janus, Arch of Janus, Arco di Giano, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction

Arch of Janus, Arch of Janus, Arco di Giano, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e piu
altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, arch, arches, archive, arco, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, central italy, contemporary, copy

Background imageAncient World Collection: Arco degli orefici, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e piu

Arco degli orefici, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e piu interessanti di Roma by
altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archive, arco, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, central italy, contemporary, copy, depiction

Background imageAncient World Collection: Arco di Settimio severo, Arch of Septimius Severus, a three-arched triumphal arch on the Roman

Arco di Settimio severo, Arch of Septimius Severus, a three-arched triumphal arch on the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy
altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, arch, arch of septimius severus, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

Background imageAncient World Collection: Arco di Tito, Arch of Titus, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e

Arco di Tito, Arch of Titus, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute principali e piu interessanti di
altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, arch, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area, archaeological site



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Step back in time and explore the wonders of the ancient world. From Homeric cosmogony to the visions of Daniel and John, this captivating journey will transport you through centuries of history. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of a chronological chart depicting the Visions of Daniel and John, an intricate masterpiece from 1843. Marvel at The Colossus of Mount Athos, Macedonia, a design by Dinocrates that stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Travel to Ptolemaic Egypt and witness the grandeur of the Pharos lighthouse, a beacon guiding sailors through treacherous waters. In Germany's Pergamon Museum, discover The Pergamon Altar from Asia Minor—an awe-inspiring relic that dates back centuries. Experience ancient entertainment at its finest as you gaze upon a Roman amphitheater nestled beside Lecce's Palazzo del Seggio in Apulia, Italy. Ascend Citadel Hill in Amman, Jordan to behold the majestic Temple of Hercules—a symbol of strength and power. Uncover hidden treasures within Petra's Khazne al-Firaun—the Pharaohs' treasure house—carved meticulously into rock by Nabataeans long ago. Explore burial caves within this abandoned rock city—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and feel its haunting beauty resonate with every step. Traverse As-Siq—the access point to Petra—and let your imagination run wild amidst its ancient ruins. Witness Pompeii on its final days before being engulfed by Mount Vesuvius' eruption—an event captured forever in historical wood engravings restored digitally for today's generation. Finally, take an enchanting overview tour through Rome—a city steeped in history—with Giovanni Battista's Vedute principali e piu interessanti di Roma from 1799 brought back to life through digital restoration techniques. The ancient world beckons with tales untold and mysteries waiting to be unraveled.