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"Unearthing the Past: A Journey through History's Treasures and Fossils" Step into a world of discovery as we delve into the fascinating realm of excavations

Background imageExcavations Collection: Inner view of the Colosseum, Rome; postcard

Inner view of the Colosseum, Rome; postcard
3575764 Inner view of the Colosseum, Rome; postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Fori Imperiali, Colosseum, Rome 1909 ca. Date of Artwork: 72-80)

Background imageExcavations Collection: Detail of the frescoes in the Tomb of the Leopards, in the necropolis of Tarquinia

Detail of the frescoes in the Tomb of the Leopards, in the necropolis of Tarquinia
3572363 Detail of the frescoes in the Tomb of the Leopards, in the necropolis of Tarquinia; (add.info.: Tarquinia 1900 ca. Date of Artwork: V sec. a. C)

Background imageExcavations Collection: Flavian Amphitheatre, or Colosseum, in Rome

Flavian Amphitheatre, or Colosseum, in Rome
3568453 Flavian Amphitheatre, or Colosseum, in Rome; (add.info.: Rome 1865 ca. Date of Artwork: 72-80. Photographer: Behles, Edmondo); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: View of the Temple of Vesta, in the Foro Boario, Rome

View of the Temple of Vesta, in the Foro Boario, Rome
3560803 View of the Temple of Vesta, in the Foro Boario, Rome; (add.info.: Foro Boario, Rome 1871 Date of Artwork: II sec. a.C. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Photographic pictures of Rome: ruins of the Basilica Julia in the Roman Forum

Photographic pictures of Rome: ruins of the Basilica Julia in the Roman Forum
3560794 Photographic pictures of Rome: ruins of the Basilica Julia in the Roman Forum; (add.info.: Roman Forum, Rome 1862 Date of Artwork: 54 - 44 Photographer: MacPherson, Robert); Alinari Archives

Background imageExcavations Collection: Spoleto, Temple of Clitumno

Spoleto, Temple of Clitumno
3560743 Spoleto, Temple of Clitumno; (add.info.: Spoleto 1862 Date of Artwork: V sec. Photographer: MacPherson, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Rome: View of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella

Rome: View of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella
3560738 Rome: View of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella; (add.info.: Rome 1857 Date of Artwork: 50 Photographer: MacPherson, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Rome: View of the Palatine with the Palace of the Caesars

Rome: View of the Palatine with the Palace of the Caesars
3560737 Rome: View of the Palatine with the Palace of the Caesars; (add.info.: Rome 1857 Photographer: MacPherson, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: View of the House of Marcus Lucretius Fronto in Pompeii, during the excavations of 1900

View of the House of Marcus Lucretius Fronto in Pompeii, during the excavations of 1900
3558539 View of the House of Marcus Lucretius Fronto in Pompeii, during the excavations of 1900 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageExcavations Collection: The Hastings Castle

The Hastings Castle
3561127 The Hastings Castle by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Hastings, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Pozzuoli View

Pozzuoli View
3560972 Pozzuoli View by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Pozzuoli 1880-1884 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf, 2nd bc

Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf, 2nd bc
3480472 Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf, 2nd bc; (add.info.: Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf. National Bardo Museum, Tunisia. Salvaged from the underwater excavations in Mahdia)

Background imageExcavations Collection: Alexandria, Cleopatra's Obelisk

Alexandria, Cleopatra's Obelisk
3563515 Alexandria, Cleopatra's Obelisk; (add.info.: Alexandria, Egypt 1870 ca. Photographer: Beato Antonio); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: The Via di Mercurio in Pompeii

The Via di Mercurio in Pompeii
3562433 The Via di Mercurio in Pompeii; (add.info.: Pompeii 1870 ca. Photographer: Amodio, Michele); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina

Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina
3566262 Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina; (add.info.: Greek Theater, Taormina 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: III sec. a.C. Photographer: Crupi, Giovanni); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageExcavations Collection: The Erechtheion during the restoration work, Acropolis of Athens

The Erechtheion during the restoration work, Acropolis of Athens
3575918 The Erechtheion during the restoration work, Acropolis of Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Date of Artwork: 421 - 406 a.C)

Background imageExcavations Collection: Piazza San Giovanni, Genoa

Piazza San Giovanni, Genoa
3562144 Piazza San Giovanni, Genoa by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Genoa 1942 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Athens Archaeological Site

Athens Archaeological Site
3561858 Athens Archaeological Site by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Cave of San Cristofano, Amalfi

Cave of San Cristofano, Amalfi
3560975 Cave of San Cristofano, Amalfi by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Amalfi 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Animated view of the Temple of Vesta and the Fountain of Triton in the Foro Boario, Rome

Animated view of the Temple of Vesta and the Fountain of Triton in the Foro Boario, Rome
3560789 Animated view of the Temple of Vesta and the Fountain of Triton in the Foro Boario, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Foro Boario, Rome 1870 ca)

Background imageExcavations Collection: Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens

Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens
3575922 Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Date of Artwork: 421 - 406 a.C)

Background imageExcavations Collection: Archaeological remains, Athens

Archaeological remains, Athens
3575917 Archaeological remains, Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: View of Pula with the Roman amphitheatre

View of Pula with the Roman amphitheatre
3560330 View of Pula with the Roman amphitheatre by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Pula, Croatia 1920-1930 Date of Artwork: I sec)

Background imageExcavations Collection: Two women with a baby in Piazza San Giovanni, Genoa

Two women with a baby in Piazza San Giovanni, Genoa
3562141 Two women with a baby in Piazza San Giovanni, Genoa by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Genoa 1942 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: The famous Porta dell'Arco in Volterra

The famous Porta dell'Arco in Volterra
3570893 The famous Porta dell'Arco in Volterra by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Volterra 1870-1880 Date of Artwork: IV - III secc. a. C)

Background imageExcavations Collection: 'En Grece par monts et par vaux' ('In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys')

"En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys")
3563381 "En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): ruins of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia; (add.info.: Olympia)

Background imageExcavations Collection: 'En Grece par monts et par vaux' ('In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys')

"En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys")
3563379 "En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): Remains of the Temple of Winged Athena in Tegea; (add.info.: Tegea)

Background imageExcavations Collection: Album 'Italy': aqueduct Claudio (in Latin Aqua Claudia) near Rome; Stereoscopic photograph

Album "Italy": aqueduct Claudio (in Latin Aqua Claudia) near Rome; Stereoscopic photograph
3563289 Album "Italy": aqueduct Claudio (in Latin Aqua Claudia) near Rome; Stereoscopic photograph, 1900-1910 (stereoscopic photography); (add.info.: Rome 1900-1910 Photographer)

Background imageExcavations Collection: View of the Greek Theater of Taormina

View of the Greek Theater of Taormina
3566260 View of the Greek Theater of Taormina; (add.info.: Greek Theater, Taormina 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: III sec. a.C. Photographer: Crupi, Giovanni); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: The Temple of Dioscuri (or Castore and Pollux) at Agrigento

The Temple of Dioscuri (or Castore and Pollux) at Agrigento
3566255 The Temple of Dioscuri (or Castore and Pollux) at Agrigento; (add.info.: Valley of Temples, Agrigento 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: V sec. a. C)

Background imageExcavations Collection: The Nile valley inundated with water from the river, with a palm and the pyramids of Cheops

The Nile valley inundated with water from the river, with a palm and the pyramids of Cheops
3568833 The Nile valley inundated with water from the river, with a palm and the pyramids of Cheops and Chefren in the background; (add.info.: Egypt 1880 ca. Date of Artwork: 2500 a.C. ca)

Background imageExcavations Collection: The Forum of Nerva, Rome

The Forum of Nerva, Rome
3568427 The Forum of Nerva, Rome; (add.info.: Rome 1853 ca. Date of Artwork: 81-97 Photographer: Caneva, Giacomo); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Nocturnal view of the Fori Imperiali (Imperial Forums) in Rome

Nocturnal view of the Fori Imperiali (Imperial Forums) in Rome
3568816 Nocturnal view of the Fori Imperiali (Imperial Forums) in Rome; (add.info.: Fori Imperiali (Imperial Forums), Rome 1865 ca

Background imageExcavations Collection: Tour Magne at Nimes

Tour Magne at Nimes
3567144 Tour Magne at Nimes.; (add.info.: Nimes, France 1860 ca. Date of Artwork: I sec. a.C.-I sec. d.C. Photographer: Baldus, Edouard-Denis); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Ruins of the House of Cornelius Rufus, in Pompeii

Ruins of the House of Cornelius Rufus, in Pompeii
3562343 Ruins of the House of Cornelius Rufus, in Pompeii; (add.info.: Pompeii 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: I sec. a.C. - I sec. d.C. Photographer: Amodio, Michele); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: The amphitheater of Pompeii

The amphitheater of Pompeii
3562438 The amphitheater of Pompeii; (add.info.: Pompeii 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: 80 a.C. Photographer: Amodio, Michele); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Villa of Diomedes, in Pompeii

Villa of Diomedes, in Pompeii
3562436 Villa of Diomedes, in Pompeii; (add.info.: Pompeii 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: I sec. ca. Photographer: Amodio, Michele); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: The Via delle Tombe in Pompeii

The Via delle Tombe in Pompeii
3562435 The Via delle Tombe in Pompeii; (add.info.: Pompeii 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: II-I sec. ca. Photographer: Amodio, Michele); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Album 'Egypt. Photographs by E. M. Acworth': Italil Deag, Karnak Sheikh

Album "Egypt. Photographs by E. M. Acworth": Italil Deag, Karnak Sheikh
3561490 Album "Egypt. Photographs by E. M. Acworth": Italil Deag, Karnak Sheikh, photographed in front of the Sacred Lake

Background imageExcavations Collection: Claudio Aqueduct, Rome

Claudio Aqueduct, Rome
3560739 Claudio Aqueduct, Rome; (add.info.: Rome 1857 Date of Artwork: 38-52 Photographer: MacPherson, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Roman ruins found in Florence: a group of men at the top of the steps leading to a covered well

Roman ruins found in Florence: a group of men at the top of the steps leading to a covered well
3560195 Roman ruins found in Florence: a group of men at the top of the steps leading to a covered well by Unknown photographer

Background imageExcavations Collection: View of the Colosseum in Rome; postcard

View of the Colosseum in Rome; postcard
3561353 View of the Colosseum in Rome; postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Fori Imperiali, Rome 1908 ca. Date of Artwork: 72-80)

Background imageExcavations Collection: Abbey Fountain

Abbey Fountain
3561110 Abbey Fountain by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Great Britain 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: Baker's oven, bread and flour mills discovered in the excavations at Pompeii, Naples

Baker's oven, bread and flour mills discovered in the excavations at Pompeii, Naples
2963173 Baker's oven, bread and flour mills discovered in the excavations at Pompeii, Naples, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Background imageExcavations Collection: Athens Archaeological Site

Athens Archaeological Site
3561856 Athens Archaeological Site by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageExcavations Collection: The triumphal arch and mausoleum in Saint Remy de Provence

The triumphal arch and mausoleum in Saint Remy de Provence
3566486 The triumphal arch and mausoleum in Saint Remy de Provence by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Saint Remy, France 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 6 a.C)

Background imageExcavations Collection: The caryatid loggia of the erectheion on the acropolis in Athens

The caryatid loggia of the erectheion on the acropolis in Athens. The temple is shown in a reconstruction phase begun
3570898 The caryatid loggia of the erectheion on the acropolis in Athens. The temple is shown in a reconstruction phase begun in 1851 by Martin Tetaz by Unknown photographer

Background imageExcavations Collection: The Erechtheion during the restoration work, Acropolis of Athens

The Erechtheion during the restoration work, Acropolis of Athens
3575916 The Erechtheion during the restoration work, Acropolis of Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Date of Artwork: 421 - 406 a.C)



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"Unearthing the Past: A Journey through History's Treasures and Fossils" Step into a world of discovery as we delve into the fascinating realm of excavations. From the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru to the Sutton Hoo treasure, each site holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Intriguingly captured by Francois Gohier, Llama FG 8898 stands proud against the backdrop of Machu Picchu. This UNESCO World Heritage Site reveals remnants of an advanced civilization that once thrived amidst breathtaking mountainous landscapes. Venturing further back in time, we find ourselves at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. The geology sedimentary sequence showcases a mesmerizing tapestry of Triassic Chinle Formation, Jurassic Entrada Formation, and Jurassic Morrison Formation. These layers hold clues to Earth's prehistoric past and offer glimpses into long-extinct dinosaurs' existence. The allure continues with Peru FG 8889 - Michu Picchu nestled beneath Huayna Picchu mountain. Francois Gohier captures this awe-inspiring city that has stood for centuries as a testament to human ingenuity and architectural marvels. Turning our attention towards treasures fit for kings, gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and obsidian adorn splendid swords steeped in regal history. The Royal Treasure speaks volumes about opulence throughout different eras. Transporting us back in time is John Cooke Bourne's artwork depicting Tring cutting on the London & Birmingham Railway from 1837. This illustration offers a glimpse into early industrialization efforts shaping modern transportation systems. Dinosaur enthusiasts are treated to Hadrosaur bones unearthed during excavation at Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada. These fossils provide invaluable insights into life during the Late Cretaceous period when these magnificent creatures roamed our planet. Machu Picchu reappears on our journey through excavations as it unveils its splendor below the towering Huayna Picchu.