Ancient World Collection (page 8)

A llama on a road above Machu Picchu

Artists impression of The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or Tomb of Mausolus, a tomb built between 353 and 350 BC at Halicarnassus (present Bodrum, Turkey) for Mausolus, a satrap in the Persian Empire

The School of Athens. The work shows the greatest academics from all disciplines and eras of the ancient world gathered together under one roof

Scythed chariot in battle. Scholars believe scythed chariots were first used around the mid-5th century BC. After a 19th century work by German artist Heinrich Leutemann

A ruined Roman entrance to the Temple of Apollo under a bright blue sky at sunrise, Side, Turkey
Roman and Hellenistic ruins of the Temple of Apollo under a bright blue sky at sunrise, a ruined Roman entrance, at Side, near Manavgat, on the Mediterranean coast of Anatolia; Side, Anatolia, Turkey

Sunrise at Poulnabrone dolmen stone in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland
The dolmen portal tomb of Poulnabrone with the golden sun rising in a grey, cloudy sky on the Burren; County Clare, Ireland

Megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone at dawn, County Clare, Ireland
The megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone reflecting the cool, blue light of dawn; County Clare, Ireland

The theatre in the ruins at Miletus, near Kusadasi, Turkey.; The ruins of Miletus, near Kusadasi, close to the Aegean coast, in western Anatolia, Turkey

The Roman amphitheatre at Aspendos, near Antalya, Turkey.; Aspendos, Anatolia, Turkey

Ruins of the Roman theatre, at Termessos, near Antalya, Turkey.; Termessos, Anatolia, Turkey

Ancient ruins at Palmyra, or Tadmor, Syria
Ruins of the temples of ancient Tadmor in Syria, 1800s. Photograph

Sibyl Holding Scroll Study Cimmerian Sibyl 1638
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Interno del Colosseo 1850s Albumen silver print
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Ms Lat 463 f. 111v-112r Map of Phoenicia, Mesopotamia and Babylon (vellum)
XAL173421 Ms Lat 463 f.111v-112r Map of Phoenicia, Mesopotamia and Babylon (vellum) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Italy; Greek

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Elderly father using a cane, assisted by his daughter. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of northern Palestine in ancient times. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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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.