Burial Collection (page 6)

Stone Age tumulus at Roddinge, Denmark containing two chambers. From John Lubbock lst Baron Avebury Prehistoric Times
533807 Stone Age tumulus at Roddinge, Denmark containing two chambers. From John Lubbock lst Baron Avebury Prehistoric Times London 1913

An ancient 'cist', 1860 (engraving)
1579509 An ancient 'cist', 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of an ancient 'cist', a small stone-built coffin-like box or ossuary used to hold the bodies of the dead)

Entrance to the Caves at Beni Hasan: Ancient Egyptian burial site used mainly during the Middle Kingdom
544802 Entrance to the Caves at Beni Hasan: Ancient Egyptian burial site used mainly during the Middle Kingdom, 21st-17th centuries BC

The Ghost of Napoleon on St Helena. Allegorical print of Napoleon's tomb on St Helena
542695 The Ghost of Napoleon on St Helena. Allegorical print of Napoleon's tomb on St Helena, with the figure of Napoleon watching as a laurel wreath is laid on the stone

A burial site near Lower Heysham
5310133 A burial site near Lower Heysham; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a burial site, thought to be Saxon, near Lower Heysham, Lincolnshire. Burial chambers were cut into the solid rock)

Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse
5304929 Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse.; (add.info.: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse. Horses would usually be sent into the afterlife with their owner)

Carved wood grave marker, corps badge of Henry Ball, 109th New York Vols
3028965 Carved wood grave marker, corps badge of Henry Ball, 109th New York Vols,; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved wood grave marker, silver corps badge of Sergeant Henry Ball)

CSA Georgia Button On Butternut Cloth from a grave, 1886
3027917 CSA Georgia Button On Butternut Cloth from a grave, 1886; Private Collection; (add.info.: CSA Georgia Button On Butternut Cloth from a grave, 1886); © Don Troiani

Union soldier's temporary wooden tombstone
3029357 Union soldier's temporary wooden tombstone; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union soldier's temporary wooden tombstone of a soldier of the 50th Massachusetts)

The gravesite of Wilhelm Richard Wagner
3586345 The gravesite of Wilhelm Richard Wagner; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the gravesite of Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813-1883) a German composer

Virgil's tomb
3740690 Virgil's tomb; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Roman burial vault in Naples thought to be tomb of the poet Virgil. Virgil (70 BC-19 BC) an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period

Group of men exiting Francklyn Cottage after Garfield's death, 1881
1576782 Group of men exiting Francklyn Cottage after Garfield's death, 1881; (add.info.: An end to all disagreement' A group of men, probably President Garfield's physicians)

Necropolis (cemetery) Glasgow. Steel engraving 1888
536439 Necropolis (cemetery) Glasgow. Steel engraving 1888; (add.info.: Necropolis (cemetery) Glasgow. Steel engraving 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tomb of Amenhotep II (15th century BC), ruled 1450-1425 BC. Sarcophagus containing the king's mummy. Luxor . Thebes
532434 Tomb of Amenhotep II (15th century BC), ruled 1450-1425 BC. Sarcophagus containing the king's mummy. Luxor . Thebes; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The death bed of the martyr President Abraham Lincoln, 1865
1576281 The death bed of the martyr President Abraham Lincoln, 1865; (add.info.: The death bed of the martyr President Abraham Lincoln. 18 people gathered around Lincoln when he died)

Marble carving of formalised lily, Taj Mahal, Agra, India. 17th century (sculpture)
530284 Marble carving of formalised lily, Taj Mahal, Agra, India. 17th century (sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Etruscan art: sarcophagus with reclining couple, Ceveteri Italy. 6th century BC
542815 Etruscan art: sarcophagus with reclining couple, Ceveteri Italy. 6th century BC (painted terracotta sculpture displayed at the Louvre, Paris); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rolling Stone, Tomb of Kings, Jerusalem, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Rolling Stone, Tomb of Kings, Jerusalem, between c1915 and c1920.

Burial of Rob't Bayard in France, Feb 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Burial of Rob't Bayard in France, Feb 1918. Burial at Vailly, France, of Robert R. Bayard of Dedham, Massachusetts who was shot by friendly fire on February 9, 1918 during World War I.

"Lord Riverdale's Repentance": the Last Home of the Riverdales - drawn by Samuel Read, 1862. Illustration to a short story by William J. Stewart

Burying French officer at front, 31 Jan 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Burying French officer at front, 31 Jan 1918 (date created or published later). Soldiers standing at graves during the burial of a French officer during World War I.

King George V mounting Butte De Warlencourt, 13 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V mounting Butte De Warlencourt, 13 Jul 1917. King George V climbing the Butte de Warlencourt, Le Sars, France, July 13, 1917, during World War I.

King George V on Butte De Warlencourt, 12 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V on Butte De Warlencourt, 12 Jul 1917. King George V with General Sir Julian Byng, Commander of the Third Army at the 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry Memorial, Butte de Warlencourt

Tomb of boyar Mikhail Nikitich Romanov in the winter church in the village of Nyrob..., 1910
Tomb of boyar Mikhail Nikitich Romanov in the winter church in the village of Nyrob [Church of Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker], 1910.

Grave of Metropolitan Felofei in the Trinity Monastery Cathedral in Tiumen, 1912.

Sepulchre of the Venerable Dimitrii Rostovskii with relics, Yakovlevsky Savior ..., 1911
Sepulchre of the Venerable Dimitrii Rostovskii with relics, Yakovlevsky Savior Monastery, near Rostov Velikii , 1911.

Ryazan: The Church of Archangel Michael, formerly belonging to the Grand Duke, next to..., 1912
Ryazan: The Church of Archangel Michael, formerly belonging to the Grand Duke, next to Assumption Cathedral, 1912.

Plashchanitsa [a shroud the image of Christ] from 1631. Dates to the time of Tsar Mikhail..., 1911
Plashchanitsa [a shroud the image of Christ] from 1631. Dates to the time of Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich. In the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Plashchanitsa [shroud with image of Christ]. Gift from Count Stroganov. In the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin. Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Sepulchre with the relics of Saint Evfrosiniia in Saint Eufrosyne Monastery, 1912. From album: Views of the Napoleonic campaign area, Russian Empire

Edinburgh: the Castle, from the Greyfriars' Cemetery, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh: the Castle, from the Greyfriars' Cemetery, 1864. 'The first object which every one visits in the Old Town is the renowned Castle of Edinburgh

Views in China: tombs of the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, at Nankin, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Views in China: tombs of the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, at Nankin, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell, of a 'View of the Tombs of the Ming dynasty of Chinese Emperors

Monument on the battle-field of Magenta, erected by the people of Lombardy..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Monument on the battle-field of Magenta, erected by the people of Lombardy in honour of the French Army, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by M. Mariani

The Bartlow Hills (Grave Mounds of the Romans), Essex, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Bartlow Hills (Grave Mounds of the Romans), Essex, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. G. Collins, of '...four tumuli, arranged in a row and varying in size, the largest being 142 ft

The tomb of James Ward, Esq., R.A., Kensal-green Cemetery, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The tomb of James Ward, Esq., R.A., Kensal-green Cemetery, [London], 1864. Monument consisting of '...a monumental headstone, in a coved recess of which has been sculptured by Mr. J. H

Irkutsk: Tomb of Saint Innokentii, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk: Tomb of Saint Innokentii, 1904. National Library of Russia

Burying horses, Battlefield of Haelen, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Burying horses, Battlefield of Haelen, 1914. Dead horses being buried in a trench after the Battle of Haelen which was fought by the German and Belgian armies on August 12, 1914 near Haelen

Belg.[i.e., Belgium], burying horses after battle, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Belg.[i.e., Belgium], burying horses after battle, 1914. People looking at a dead horse in the road after the Battle of Haelen which was fought by the German and Belgian armies on August 12

The Virgin Mourning at the Tomb, 1764. Creator: Lorenzo Gramiccia
The Virgin Mourning at the Tomb, 1764

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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.