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EGYPT: MEDINET HABU. Bas-relief on the Medinet Habu temple, the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, at Medinet Habu, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF ISIS. Peristyle hall at the Temple of Isis, built in the 4th century B.C. on the island of Philae in the Nile River, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: ABU SIMBEL TEMPLE. The small temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, dedicated to the goddess, Hathor, built 13th century B.C. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF ISIS. Pylon gateway to the Temple of Isis, built in the 4th century B.C. on the island of Philae in the Nile River, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

RABBI GAMALIEL (1st CENTURY). Head of the Sanhedrin and teacher of Paul the Apostle. Marginal portait from a Greek Haggadah, probably from Crete, c1583

LAO-TZU (c604-531 B. C. ). Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism. Lao-Tzu and the Jade Emperor
LAO-TZU (c604-531 B.C.). Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism. Lao-Tzu and the Jade Emperor (left). Detail from a Chinese Taoist fresco, Lord of the Southern Dipper. Yuan Dynasty, c1300

CHINESE COMPASS. Magnetic compass developed in China around the 1st century A. D
CHINESE COMPASS. Magnetic compass developed in China around the 1st century A.D. A magnetized iron fish floating on water points south

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Telemachus led by Athena (Minerva), who has taken the form of Mentor, in search of his father Odysseus. Drawing, 1918, by Willy Pogany

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. The Harpies go to seize the terrified daughters of Pandarus. Line drawing, c1805 after the drawing by John Flaxman

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus escaping from Polyphemus by concealing himself under the belly of a ram. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

Prince Siddhartha meets an old man and a sick man. Detail of a painting on silk, 10th century, from Tun Huang
BUDDHA: PRINCE SIDDHARTHA. Prince Siddhartha meets an old man and a sick man. Detail of a painting on silk, 10th century, from Tun Huang, Gansu province, China

Chinese philosopher. Conferring with dukes of the Chinese states. Chinese drawing
CONFUCIUS (c551-479 B.C.). Chinese philosopher. Conferring with dukes of the Chinese states. Chinese drawing

Also known as Ch in Shih Huang Ti or Cheng. Chinese emperor. Chinese drawing
SHIH HUANG TI (259-210 B.C.). Also known as Ch in Shih Huang Ti or Cheng. Chinese emperor. Chinese drawing

Greek philosopher. Aristotle tutoring Alexander the Great, c342-335 B. C. Painting, c1895, by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris
ARISTOTLE (384-322 B.C.) Greek philosopher. Aristotle tutoring Alexander the Great, c342-335 B.C. Painting, c1895, by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

The four elements of Empedocles (earth, air, fire and water). Woodcut from a 1472 edition of Lucretius De rerum natura
THE FOUR ELEMENTS, 1472. The four elements of Empedocles (earth, air, fire and water). Woodcut from a 1472 edition of Lucretius De rerum natura

Iron-smelting furnace, artwork
Iron-smelting furnace. Artwork of the structure of a traditional smelting furnace. This stone or brick structure is filled with iron ore and coke (fuel with a high carbon content) and ignited

Last Macedonian queen of Egypt. Cleopatra giving birth, in a kneeling position with her arms raised
CLEOPATRA VII (69-30 B.C.). Last Macedonian queen of Egypt. Cleopatra giving birth, in a kneeling position with her arms raised. After a bas-relief in the Temple of Esneh

Roman kitchen utensils, 1st century A. D. found in the ruins of Pompeii
POMPEII: KITCHEN UTENSILS. Roman kitchen utensils, 1st century A.D. found in the ruins of Pompeii

Cicero pronouncing his first oration against Catiline in the Roman Senate in 64 B. C
CICERO IN SENATE. Cicero pronouncing his first oration against Catiline in the Roman Senate in 64 B.C. After the mural painting by Cesare Maccari

Greek philosopher. Roman marble bust
ARISTOTLE (384-322 B.C.). Greek philosopher. Roman marble bust

Chinese philosopher. Chinese incense burner in the shape of a water buffalo and its rider
LAO-TZU (604-531 BC). Chinese philosopher. Chinese incense burner in the shape of a water buffalo and its rider, who is thought to be Lao-tzu. Bronze, Sung dynasty, 960-1127 AD

HITTITE RELIEF. Aramean King Barrekup and his scribe. Orthostat relief from Sam al. Basalt, 8th century B. C
HITTITE RELIEF. Aramean King Barrekup and his scribe. Orthostat relief from Sam al. Basalt, 8th century B.C

OLYMPIA: STATUE OF ZEUS. The colossal statue of Zeus at Olympia, Greece. Before the statue, athletes are competing. Line engraving from Diversarum Imaginum Speculativarum

Early humans harvesting crops. Coloured artwork of Iron Age farming families harvesting and processing wheat. The wheat is being harvested in the background

Badbury Rings. Aerial photograph of Badbury Rings, an Iron Age hillfort consisting of three circular ramparts surrounding an inner fort (centre)

GILGAMESH, 7th CENTURY B. C. Tablet XI of the Epic of Gilgamesh inscribed in cuneiform. From Nineveh, 7th century B. C
GILGAMESH, 7th CENTURY B.C. Tablet XI of the Epic of Gilgamesh inscribed in cuneiform. From Nineveh, 7th century B.C

CUNEIFORM. Babylonian stone tablet of King Nabu-apla-iddina and seated sun-god Samas. From sippar, c870 B. C
CUNEIFORM. Babylonian stone tablet of King Nabu-apla-iddina and seated sun-god Samas. From sippar, c870 B.C

PALACE AT KHORSABAD. Reconstruction of the palace at Khorsabad of King Sargon II of Assyria, 721-705 B. C
PALACE AT KHORSABAD. Reconstruction of the palace at Khorsabad of King Sargon II of Assyria, 721-705 B.C

The Iron Age Broch on Mousa Shetland June

Denmark, Jutland, Norresundby, Triangular Viking burial dating back to Iron Age
Denmark - Jutland - Norresundby. Triangular Viking burial dating back to the Iron Age

Italy, Lombardy region, Capo di Ponte, Camonica valley, Brescia province, National park of stone carvings of Naquane
Italy - Lombardy Region - Rock drawings in Valcamonica (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Capo di Ponte, Brescia province. National park of stone carvings of Naquane

Italy, Lombardy Region, Rock drawings in Valcamonica, Capo di Ponte, Brescia province
Italy - Lombardy Region - Rock drawings in Valcamonica (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Capo di Ponte, Brescia province. National Archeological Park of Massi di Cemmo

Trading at Hengistbury Head, Dorset J950024
Reconstruction drawing of Hengistbury Head, Dorset, a 1st century BC Port by Chris Evans (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Oldbury Castle, Cherhill Down, Wiltshire N072068
CHERHILL DOWN, Wiltshire. General aerial view of the hillfort known as Oldbury Castle

Maiden Castle N081090
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. General view of the iron age hillfort showing the west gate

Halangy Down Ancient Village, Isles of Scilly N100212
BANTs CARN BURIAL CHAMBER and HALANGY DOWN ANCIENT VILLAGE, St Marys, Isles of Scilly. Aerial view

Blackbury Camp K030974
BLACKBURY CAMP, Devon. Woodland view showing the remains of the Iron Age hill fort

Iron Age L age de fer Etching engraving Prints
Artokoloro

Iron Age L Age de fer n. d Pen black gray ink
Artokoloro

Ancient fishing scene
Illustration of a ancient fishing scene

EGYPT: RAMESSES II. A 19th Dynasty colossal statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II at Memphis, Egypt. Undated hand-colored photograph

TRIER: PORTA NIGRA. The 2nd century A. D. Roman city gate at Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
TRIER: PORTA NIGRA. The 2nd century A.D. Roman city gate at Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photograph, c1895

ATHENS: TEMPLE OF THESEUS. Ruins of the Temple of Theseus, built c450 B. C. in Athens, Greece
ATHENS: TEMPLE OF THESEUS. Ruins of the Temple of Theseus, built c450 B.C. in Athens, Greece. Photograph, late 19th century

ETRUSCAN VASE. Painted Etruscan vase in the shape of a female sphinx, 8th - 5th century B.C. Photograph by Sergei Prokudin-Gorskii, c1910

EMPEROR WU OF HAN (156-87 B. C. ). Personal name Liu Che and posthumously known as Wu Ti
EMPEROR WU OF HAN (156-87 B.C.). Personal name Liu Che and posthumously known as Wu Ti. Han emperor of China (140-87 B.C.). Depicted as a Chinese war god with his squire Cho-tsang

Megiddo, The Bronze Age Temple complex
Megiddo/ Armageddon. The Bronze Age Temple complex or holy precinct (3 300-1 500 BC, Canaanite period), containing the round altar for animal sacrifices.Excavations of the mound have unearthed 25

Young Palm tree, Megiddo Mound & the road eastward
The Jezreel valley seen from the Mound of Megiddo, and the road to the east.Tell Megiddo / Mount Megiddo, Heb. Har Megiddo, one of the most important archeological sites in Israel

FRANCE: ROMAN ARENA, c1929. Ruins of a Roman arena in Arles, France, late 1st century. Stereograph, c1929

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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of the Iron Age, a period marked by innovation and cultural transformation. Journey to Uffington White Horse, a mesmerizing hill figure etched into the Oxfordshire landscape, serving as an enduring symbol of this ancient era. Venture further to the Iron-age British Camp hill fort nestled amidst the vibrant hues of autumn on Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, offering panoramic views that transport you back centuries. Immerse yourself in history at Ingleborough Iron Age Hill Fort K100007, where remnants of past civilizations stand tall against nature's backdrop. Feel the echoes of battles long gone at Maiden Castle J870379 or Caer Caradoc 21128_02, mighty fortresses that once guarded their respective lands with unwavering strength. Marvel at Cleeve Hill 27646_030 and Brean Down J890031, two sites that bear witness to human resilience and ingenuity during this transformative age. Discover Old Oswestry Hill Fort N080553, an archaeological gem shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Uncover tales from distant lands through a sandstone sculpture depicting a Yakshini - a benevolent tree spirit from Sanskrit mythology guarding hidden treasures beneath the earth's surface since the 1st century A. D. Explore Chysauster Ancient Village J910203; walk among its well-preserved ruins for a glimpse into daily life during this remarkable epoch. Witness craftsmanship at its finest with The Battersea Shield - an exquisite Celtic artifact dating back to early Iron Age Britain in the first century A. D. , showcasing intricate designs that captivate even modern eyes. Finally, delve into Iron Age farming practices depicted at N080555; gain insight into how our ancestors tamed nature's bounty to sustain their communities. The iron age beckons us with its enigmatic allure - join us on this journey through time as we unravel its secrets and celebrate humanity's indomitable spirit.