Burial Collection (page 16)

Sha-i-Zindeh Mausoleum, 14th century

Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, 2nd century
Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, also showing centaurs, fauns, and Silenus. From the National Museum in Rome, 2nd century

Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead on papyrus showing written hieroglyphs. Depiction of ploughing with oxen. From the Bodmer Library, Geneva, Switzerland

Iran, Central Iran, Yazd, Zoroastrian Towers of Silence burial complex, exterior

Infrared image of the graves in Highgate Cemetery, London, UK

Jewish Cemetery at Tunis, Tunisia
3788021 Jewish Cemetery at Tunis, Tunisia; (add.info.: Jewish Cemetery at Tunis, Tunisia (unusual cone shaped tombstones). After photo from early 20th century. Jewish Encyclopedia volume XII 1906

Tutankhamun sarcophagus, 18th dynasty (gold)
535714 Tutankhamun sarcophagus, 18th dynasty (gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); (add.info.: 18th dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh)

Tomb of Tutankhamun (dc1340 BC) (photo)
532442 Tomb of Tutankhamun (dc1340 BC) (photo) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); (add.info.: ): Sarcophagus containing gold coffin of the king which held his mummy

General view of the tombs of the Mamelukes, Cairo Egypt Cairo Monumental Tomb Islamic Art, Africa, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870 ca.. Date of Artwork:1283 - 1285

Egyptian Tomb Painting depicting Festival Preparations
3520756 Egyptian Tomb Painting depicting Festival Preparations by Egyptian School; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb painting depicting festival preparations. Dated 1400 BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Comic postcard, Grieving woman in cemetery Date: 20th century

Ancient Germanic warriors at a banquet. Warriors in animal skins eating and drinking, women grilling meat over a fire, in a large wooden structure

Headsone of German Jewish soldier Max Seller, Belgium
The burial is in the CWGC Cemetery, Hyde Park Corner. In this same cemetery is the grave of Private Albert Edward French, a 16 years old who was the subject of a BBC Radio 4 documentary in 1983

Coffer from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (wood, bronze
XIR220898 Coffer from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (wood, bronze, ivory and coloured glaze) (see also 228565) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 48.5x72 cm; Egyptian National Museum

The open grave of Mrs Florence Nightingales Burial at East Willow church yard. Florence Nightingale burial place. Picture shows the Nightingale family burial site is at the Church of St

The open grave of Mrs Florence Nightingales Burial at East Willow church yard. Florence Nightingale burial place. Picture shows the Nightingale family burial site is at the Church of St

Portrait of a Woman, 1638-39. Creator: Guido Reni
Portrait of a Woman, 1638-39 [Also known as Artemisia or Lady with a Lapis Lazuli Bowl]. The subject may represent Artemisia II of Caria (d.350 BC) wife of Mausolus

Cœnotaphiorum (10), 1563. Creators: Johannes van Doetecum I, Lucas van Doetecum
C" notaphiorum (10), 1563

The Ascension, ca. 1593. Creator: Cornelis Bloemaert
The Ascension, ca. 1593

Sutton Hoo Treasure. Purse lid. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Sutton Hoo Treasure. Domestic objects. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout, 1849-50

German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Herma from the tombs of Wurttembergian princes in the choir of the " Stiftskirche" at Stuttgart

Tomb of Michael Angelo in Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Michael Angelo in Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy, c1909. Tomb of Michelangelo, Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet of the High Renaissance with sculpture by Valerio Cioli

Italian Renaissance sgraffitos, wood-mosaic, marble-mosaic and bas-reliefs, (1898). Fig 1: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via Giulia Nr. 82. Fig 2: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via dei Coronari Nr

St Marys Church, Felpham, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex, showing the headstones of the blacksmith William Stone and his wife Mary. Date: circa 1910

Mural painting in the Tomb of Typhon (Tomba del Tifone) at Tarquinia, Italy, (1928]. Etruscan burial chamber, 3rd-2nd Century B.C...Frieze of flying fish [dolphins] over stylicised waves)

Mural frieze in the Tomb of the Lionesses (Tomba delle Leonesse), Tarquinia, Italy, (1928). Etruscan burial chamber, 1st Half of 6th Century B.C...Flying fish [dolphins]

1929 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 hearse. Creator: Unknown
1929 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 hearse

Stone tombs in Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire
Ornate stone tombs and headstones in the Victorian Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. In the background are the neighbouring terraced houses Date: 1988

Aberdaron, Lyn Peninsula, N Wales
The graveyard of St Hywyns Church above Aberdaron beach on the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales. Holidaymakers swim in the surf on the beach Date: 1989

St Hywyns Church, Aberdaron
St Hywyns Church and graveyard above Aberdaron beach on the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales. Holidaymakers swim in the surf off the beach. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Behold the place where they laid him, 19th century. Creator: W Holl
Behold the place where they laid him, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Mark 16: 6: And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth

Shrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Shrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1890. Shrine of Edward the Confessor (c1003-1066) one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England built under Henry III by workmen from Italy

Pretoria, South Africa, Burials of President Kruger & family
Pretoria, South Africa - The Burial site of President Kruger and his family. Date: circa 1906

Coffin lid, Church of St Sithney, Sithney, Cornwall. April 1935
The granite lid of a coffin with flared Latin cross resting against the inside of the North wall. Said to be the coffin of the founder of the 13th century Priory of St John of Sithney parish

In the Kitchener Memorial Chapel of St. Pauls Cathedral, c1935. Creator: Unknown
In the Kitchener Memorial Chapel of St. Pauls Cathedral, c1935. The All Souls Chapel at St Pauls in London was dedicated to the memory of British Field Marshal Lord Kitchener (1850-1916) in 1925

The Entombment of Christ (oil on canvas)
898937 The Entombment of Christ (oil on canvas) by Varin, Quentin (1570-1634); 84x67.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The burial of Christ.); French, out of copyright

The Entombment of Christ, from the Malavolti altarpiece, 1426 (tempera with gold
WLT380328 The Entombment of Christ, from the Malavolti altarpiece, 1426 (tempera with gold leaf on panel) by Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (1403-82); Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Mayfair, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
Entrance guarded by two traditional telephone boxes to Mount Street Gardens, opened in 1889 on what had been the burial ground of St Georges Church, hanover Square, Mayfair, London, W1, England

Megalithic Tomb at Pentre Ifan, Pembrokeshire, 1835, (1946). Artist: Richard Tongue
Megalithic Tomb at Pentre Ifan, Pembrokeshire, 1835, (1946). From Early Britain, by Jacquetta Hawkes [Collins, London, 1946]

The Royal Vault, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Les Invalides, Paris, France, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Photographic Company
Les Invalides, Paris, France, late 19th or early 20th century. The church at Les Invalides was designed by Liberal Bruant and Jules Hardouin Mansart and built in 1679

Landscape in Arles near the Alyscamps, 1888 (1939). Artist: Paul Gauguin
Landscape in Arles near the Alyscamps, 1888 (1939). Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France. Plate taken from Gauguin, by John Rewald

Margaret, Lady Peyton, c1484, (1910). A representation copied from a brass at Isleham Church, Cambridgeshire, showing Lady Peyton wearing the butterfly headdress

The King of Siam at the tomb of Napoleon I, Paris, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
The King of Siam at the tomb of Napoleon I, Paris, 1897. King Chulalongkorn visiting Les Invalides. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 26th September 1897

Banquet Scene, Wall Painting, Tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, 18th Dynasty. A sensual celebration of new life, British Museum, London

Tomb of Amun-her-khepeshef, son of Rameses II, Thebes, Egypt, 20th century. Amun-her-khepeshef was the firstborn son of Rameses II and Nefertari

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Burial: From Sutton Hoo to Tutankhamun" Step into the ancient world as we explore the captivating realm practices. Delve into history's most remarkable tombs and gravesites, each holding a unique story waiting to be discovered. Journey back in time to the Sutton Hoo treasure, where an extraordinary ship burial unveiled a glimpse into Anglo-Saxon culture. Marvel at the intricate artifacts that once adorned this royal resting place, revealing tales of power and prestige. Venture further east to Egypt's Tomb of Tutankhamun, a mesmerizing testament to Pharaohs' opulence during the 14th century BC. Witness the breathtaking treasures unearthed from this sacred site, shedding light on ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding death and afterlife. In Winchester Cathedral's Graveyard, stand before a solemn gravestone etched with heartfelt words honoring those who have passed. Reflect on life's transient nature as you contemplate mortality amidst serene surroundings. Discover Pharaoh Amenhotep I's final resting place in Egypt—a grand tribute befitting his divine status. Admire the architectural marvels that immortalize his legacy while pondering upon ancient rituals performed for departed rulers. Wander through Waylands Smithy and West Kennet Long Barrow—ancient British burial mounds shrouded in mystery. Feel their mystical aura as you traverse these haunting landscapes, contemplating how our ancestors honored their dead. Gaze upon Cairo's iconic Great Pyramids at sunset—an awe-inspiring sight symbolizing eternity itself. These colossal structures serve as enduring reminders of humanity's quest for immortality throughout history. Witness Arthur and Guinivere being exhumed—a moment frozen in time when legend meets reality. Uncover secrets buried deep within folklore as modern techniques shed new light on age-old tales. Marvel at Winterbourne Stoke Barrows—the enigmatic burial grounds that dot England's countryside.