Ancient Collection (page 8)

Welwitschia mirabilis. This unique plant consists of a woody stem and two large leaves. It is evergreen and the leaves grow continuously along the ground, often becoming frayed. W

SUMERIAN GOLD HELMET. Gold wig helmet of Meskalam dug from the royal tombs at Ur, c2500 B. C
SUMERIAN GOLD HELMET. Gold wig helmet of Meskalam dug from the royal tombs at Ur, c2500 B.C

Blarney Castle, Ireland

China, Beijing, Temple of Heaven, Chinese Urn in the foreground

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Lighted facade of Small Temple of Hathor for Queen Nefertari

Angkor Cambodia, Ta Prohm Tree

The library and reading room in the British Museum London UK
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Peru Agriculture terraces, Machu Picchu
FG-8895 PERU - Agriculture terraces, Machu Picchu Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wistmans Wood showing old Oaks and moss covered rocky understory Dartmoor National Park Devon, UK LA000184
COS-1303 Wistmans Wood showing old Oaks and moss covered rocky understory Dartmoor National Park, Devon, UK Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Europe, Spain, Granada. The Generalife gardens are part of the Alhambra grounds. Date: 19/11/2009

Bristlecone Pine
Tanja Ghirardini

Tall Arches Nave Saint Louis of French Basilica Church, Rome, Italy. Church built in 1500s in honor Saint Louis IX of France

Stairways adorned by magnificient architecture... (Gruppo di Scale ornato di magnifica Architettura...), ca. 1750

The Giants Causeway, c1870. Interlocking volcanic basalt columns at UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Giants Causeway, in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland

O Star of Wonder, Star of Night, c1900-1950

Starry night sky above Alamut castle, Qazvin Province, Iran

USA, Arizona, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Mummy Cave Ruin in Canyon del Muerto

HEBRON. A view of the city of Hebron, the largest city on the West Bank. Photographed by P. Bergheim, mid or late 19th century

EUCLID: ELEMENTS. A page from Euclids Elements, translated by English scholar Adelard of Bath from Arabic into Latin, 12th century

Richard the Good. 996-1027. Duke of Normandy. Copyright: aA Collection Ltd
Richard the Good. 996-1027. Duke of Normandy. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details

Richard I the Fearless. 942-996. Duke of Normandy. Copyright: aA Collection Ltd
Richard I the Fearless. 942-996. Duke of Normandy

Puerto Rico, North Coast, Karst Country, Utuado, Parque Ceremonial Indigena de Caguana, tree at ancient Taino peoples ceremonial site

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England - Aerial view, Housesteads Roman Fort and Hadrian's Wall, Date:

The first grid, 1951, by the cryptographer Michael Ventris in his ultimately successful efforts to decipher Minoan
CRYPTOGRAPHY, 1951. The first grid, 1951, by the cryptographer Michael Ventris in his ultimately successful efforts to decipher Minoan Linear B script

Meteorite Jepara, thin section, LM
Polarized light micrograph of a thin section of the meteorite Jepara, found in Java, Indonesia in 2008, weighing 499 kilograms This meteorite is of the siderite type consisting principally of nickel

Asia, China, Hebei, Luanping County, Chengde. Great Wall of China at Jinshanling

AVEBURY CIRCLE. The Druidical circle of ruins at Avebury, Wiltshire, England. Wood engraving, 19th century

Castlerigg Stone Circle, The Lake District, Cumbria, England

Guatemala, Peten, Tikal National Park, Jaguar Temple at the great plaza

Temple Of Apollo; Delphi, Greece

Smailholm Tower; Scottish Borders, Scotland

Ancient bristlecone pine tree clings to life on a rocky slope of the White Mountains in Inyo National Forest, CA

Mystery Valley Petroglyph Monument Valley Arizona USA

France, Provence, Vaison du Romain. A picturesque lane in the village

Buildings in San a, Yemen

LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xuande. Shu Han emperor of China, 221-223. Detail of a painted silk scroll, c650, attributed to Yen Li Pen

Artwork of supervolcano erupting on Mars
Planetary scientists have concluded that Eden Patera, a Martian crater, is the remains of an ancient supervocanic eruption, the first of its kind on this planet

USA, North America, Texas
Texas, San Antonio, San Antonio Missions NHP, Misison San Jose Y San Miguel de Aguayo

Europe, Italy, Pompeii. A bronze reproduction of Greek god Apollo stands at the Temple of Apollo at Pompeii, a World Heritage Site, in Italy

Asia, Syria, Palmyra. Temple of Bel

A foot-race. 6th century B. C
ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED VASE. A foot-race. 6th century B.C

Roman marble copy of the lost Greek Bronze by Myron of c450 B. C
GREECE: THE DISCOBOLUS. Roman marble copy of the lost Greek Bronze by Myron of c450 B.C

BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B. C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I
BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B.C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I and the Greek army led by Themistocles at Salamis, 480 B.C. 19th century engraving

SAINT PATRICK (c389-461). Patron saint of Ireland. Traveling to Tara. Line engraving, 19th century

HANNIBAL. Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps in 218 B. C. Engraving, 19th century
HANNIBAL. Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps in 218 B.C. Engraving, 19th century

MARCUS AURELIUS (121-180). Roman emperor, 161-180. Roman equestrian statue, the only such remaining of a Roman emperor. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Roman glass jewellery bead, SEM
Roman glass bead. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a glass bead used in jewellery in Roman times

Common horsetail spore, SEM
Common horsetail spore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a spore of a common horsetail (Equisetum arvense) plant

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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.