Ancient Collection (page 5)

Siberian Tartar woman and a Russian Mongol couple
Siberian Tartar (left) and Kalmyk Mongol couple (right) of Russia in their traditional clothing Antique hand-colored print

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Ptolemys map of the world, illustrating a concept of the flat earth. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

Aeropagus debating in ancient Athens
Gathering of the Areopagus, a deliberative court that met in the open air, ancient Athens. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pharos, the lighthouse of ancient Alexandria
Harbor and lighthouse of ancient Alexandria, a great center of Hellenistic culture and trade. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mideastern shepherd
Shepherd carrying a lamb in the Middle East. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Olympic Games
Racers cheered at the finish line in the Olympic Games, ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Discussions in ancient Athens, circa 400 BC
Citizens of Athens engaged in discussions during the time of Pericles, 5th century BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman villa
Villa of a wealthy citizen of ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Xerxes bridge of boats across the Hellespont, 480 BC
Bridge of boats built by Xerxes Persian army across the Hellespont to invade Greek territory, 480 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Giant monolithic stone Maoi statues at Rano Raraku, Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Chile, South America 2008

Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). The British Queen Boudicca (or Boadicea) of the Iceni encourages her soldiers to fight the Romans

USA, Utah, Canyonlands National Park, Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument, Ancinet
USA, Utah, Canyonlands National Park, Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument, Ancient petroglyphs carved on rock (Large format sizes available)

Decorations Nymphaeum Public Fountain Ancient Roman City Jerash Jordan
Nymphaeum Public Fountain, Ancient Roman City, Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 100 AD and was a city through 600 AD. Famous Trading Center. Most original Roman City in the Middle East

3D rendering of an Ankylosaurus dinosaur skeleton, side view. This armored dinosaur lived in the early Mesozoic era

Candikuning Temple, Lake Bratan, Bali, Indonesia

Limestone head from Gandhara (northwest Pakistan), 4th -5th century A. D
PAKISTAN: BUDDHA. Limestone head from Gandhara (northwest Pakistan), 4th -5th century A.D

Platos map of Atlantis, artwork. Artwork of the mythological city of Atlantis, as described by the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360 BC

Textile panel depicting a bird with anhk-cross dating to 5-7th century AD from Akhmim (Upper Egypt) Birds are a common decoration on Coptic textiles and were associated with the seasons

Queen Nefertari playing chess: fresco from the tomb of Nefertari, Thebes, 13th century B. C
ANCIENT EGYPT: CHESS. Queen Nefertari playing chess: fresco from the tomb of Nefertari, Thebes, 13th century B.C

Greek mathematician and inventor. Archimedes in his tub, discovering the relationship between weight
ARCHIMEDES (c287-212 B.C.). Greek mathematician and inventor. Archimedes in his tub, discovering the relationship between weight and displacement of water. Woodcut, German, 16th century

HIPPARCHUS (146-127 BC). Greek astronomer. Hipparchus observing the stars. 19th century line engraving

PREHISTORIC MAN: TOOLS. Prehistoric men making tools and weapons from flint. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

MEXICO: OLMEC HEAD. Olmec colossal head number 2, at Parque La Venta, Tabasco, Mexico, 800-200 B. C
MEXICO: OLMEC HEAD. Olmec colossal head number 2, at Parque La Venta, Tabasco, Mexico, 800-200 B.C

ANCIENT JERUSALEM. The ancient city of Jerusalem, with Solomons Temple in the center. Lithograph, c1851

Ammonites. Computer artwork of ammonites in the sea during the Devonian period. This lasted from around 408 to 360 million years ago

Cambrian animals, artwork
Cambrian animals. Artwork of an Opabinia regalis invertebrate (upper right) attempting to catch its prey, a primitive chordate called Pikaia (lower left)

Therizinosaurus dinosaur. Artwork of the theropod Therizinosaurus dinosaur, thought to have reached 10 metres in length. It lived from 85 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period

17th century map of South America
South America, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the new continent that was being discovered by European explorers. The shape is distorted because it had not yet been accurately mapped

Atlas compass, 16th century
Atlas compass in a 1544 copy of the Agnese Atlas. Several copies of this atlas were produced between 1536 and 1564, in Venice, by the Italian mapmaker Battista Agnese

Apollo 17 sample of lunar basalt. The dark areas visible on the Moon (the lunar maria) are plains of flood basaltic lava flows

PALEOLITHIC TOOLS. Paleolithic scraper (left) and arrow heads, c40, 000 B. C
PALEOLITHIC TOOLS. Paleolithic scraper (left) and arrow heads, c40, 000 B.C

GEROME: GLADIATORS, 1874. Jean-Leon Gerome: Pollice Verso [The Gladiators]. Oil on canvas, 1874

CARLO SARACENI: ICARUS. The Fall of Icarus. Oil on copper by Carlo Saraceni (c1580-1620)

GREECE: THEATRICAL MASK. Ancient Greek bronze mask of tragedy

BABYLON: ISHTAR GATE 600 B. C. Glazed enamel brick sirrush dragon from the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, c600 B. C
BABYLON:ISHTAR GATE 600 B.C. Glazed enamel brick sirrush dragon from the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, c600 B.C

EGYPT: GODDESS BASTET. The Gayer-Anderson cat, representing the Egyptian goddess Bastet. Bronze, after 30 B. C
EGYPT: GODDESS BASTET. The Gayer-Anderson cat, representing the Egyptian goddess Bastet. Bronze, after 30 B.C

Ten Commandments delivered by Moses
Moses giving the tablets with the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Visigoths and Romans defeating the Huns at Chalons
Thorismond proclaimed king of the Visigoths on the battlefield near Chalons after defeating Attila, 451 A.D. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mongol nomads moving camp
Medieval Tartar yurts and wagons moving camp. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Storyteller reciting Viking sagas
Viking bard singing of heroic legends to Northmen. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Viking attack on Paris, France, 885 AD
Rollo the Ranger attacking Paris from Viking ships on the River Seine, 885 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Man dressed in traditional Celt or Finnish attire
Turanian of Finland in traditional clothing, similar to that worn by the ancient Celts. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Sun-wheel on a Celtic quern, Ireland
Sun-wheel carved on a quern, a primative grinding-stone, Ireland. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Prehistoric cave art of a horse with foal, Altamira, Spain
Prehistoric cave painting of a horse with foal, Altamira, Spain. Color halftone reproduction

Battle of Actium, 31 BC
Sea battle of Actium, in which Octavius defeated Antony and Cleopatra, 31 BC. Hand colored wodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cedars of Lebanon for Solomons Temple
Solomons servants hewing the cedars of Lebanon to build the temple in Jerusalem. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman siege of a fortified city
Roman legions attacking a city to expand the Roman Empire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Egyptian agriculture
Farmers plowing, sowing, and harvesting grain in ancient Egypt. Engraving with a watercolor wash

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"Glimpses of the Ancient World: From Golfing Legends to Ethical Codes" Golfing the special Swilcan Bridge on the 18th hole at the world-famous St Andrews - a timeless tradition that connects modern players with ancient golfing roots. Reflexology foot map, artwork - an ancient healing practice believed to stimulate various organs and promote overall well-being through pressure points on the feet. Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 - a mesmerizing image capturing galaxies billions of light-years away, reminding us of our small place in the vastness of time and space. Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France - intricate artworks dating back over 30, 000 years that offer a glimpse into early human creativity and storytelling. Map Rome - tracing the grandeur and influence of one of history's most powerful civilizations, revealing its expansive territories and architectural marvels. Hanging gardens of Babylon - an architectural wonder considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; lush greenery cascading from terraces amidst arid landscapes. The Hippocratic oath, Hippocrates' code of ethical conduct for practitioners written in cross-form Byzantine manuscript from the 12th century – embodying principles still revered today in medical ethics worldwide. Ancient Greece and its colonies around Aegean Sea – birthplace to democracy, philosophy, arts; this vibrant civilization shaped Western thought for centuries to come. Map of Britain in 597 AD – showcasing early medieval kingdoms as Christianity spread across these lands during Saint Augustine’s mission from Rome Jesus calming storm on Sea Galilee – illustrating biblical accounts where faith triumphed over nature's fury while highlighting Jesus' teachings about peace amid chaos. Ancient Greek empire- A mighty empire stretching across continents with remarkable achievements in science, art & governance that continue to inspire generations.