Iron Age Collection (page 9)

VIRGIL (70-19 B. C. ). Roman poet. Virgil, Horace, and Varius (left to right) at
VIRGIL (70-19 B.C.). Roman poet. Virgil, Horace, and Varius (left to right) at the house of their patron, Maecenas (right): photogravure, late 19th century

ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS. Theater located on the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built by Herodes Atticus, a wealthy Greek patron of the arts, in 161 A.D

ATHENS: TOWER OF THE WINDS. The Tower of the Winds clocktower in the Roman agora in Athens, Greece, built c50 B.C. Photograph, late 19th century

BaLBEK: TEMPLE OF JUPITER. Entrance to the Temple of Jupiter, built in the 2nd century, A.D. at Baalbek, Lebanon. Photograph, late 19th century

JORDAN: JERASH. Ruins of the Temple of the Sun at the Roman city of Jerash, Jordan. Photograph, late 19th century

POMPEII: RIOT, 59 A. D. Riot at the amphitheater of Pompeii, Italy, between residents of that city
POMPEII: RIOT, 59 A.D. Riot at the amphitheater of Pompeii, Italy, between residents of that city and Nuceria, interrupting a gladiatorial contest

EGYPT: BOOK OF THE DEAD. The god Ra-Harakhti, center, on an Egyptian papyrus Book of the Dead, c1000 B.C

OUROBOROS, 11th CENTURY. The oldest extant representation of Ouroboros, after an illustration from The Chrysopoeia of Cleopatra, a late Hellenistic alchemical textbook

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus victorious over the suitors of his wife. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus saving himself from Scylla and Charybdis. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus and Circe. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

The triumphal entry of Han emperor Liu Bang into the imperial capital of Chang an, 202 B. C
CHINA: HAN EMPEROR. The triumphal entry of Han emperor Liu Bang into the imperial capital of Chang an, 202 B.C. Detail from a silk scroll painting by Chao Po-Chu, Sung Dynasty, 12th century

Plan of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, as it appeared in the 5th century B. C
ACROPOLIS PLAN. Plan of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, as it appeared in the 5th century B.C. A) Propylaia B) Temple of Athena Nike C) Mycenaean fortifications D) Brauroneion E

Roman emperor, 37-41 A. D. Roman marble bust
CALIGULA (12-41 A.D.). Roman emperor, 37-41 A.D. Roman marble bust

Socrates teaching the people in the Agora: engraving, 19th century, after a bas-relief
SOCRATES (c380-c450). Socrates teaching the people in the Agora: engraving, 19th century, after a bas-relief

MESOPOTAMIAN DEMON. The demon Pazuzu. After a Mesopotamian bronze amulet, 9th-7th centuries B. C
MESOPOTAMIAN DEMON. The demon Pazuzu. After a Mesopotamian bronze amulet, 9th-7th centuries B.C

Early iron workers, replacing Stone Age technology
Prehistoric people learning ironworking, the start of the Iron Age. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tel Deweir Lachish Exposed portion Hyksos glacis
Tel Deweir, Lachish, Exposed portion of Hyksos glacis, N.W. corner of mound. Crest cut down by builders of Iron Age fortification. The white debris is from this destruction. 1936, Israel, Lachish

Tel Deweir Lachish General view N. W corner Tell
Tel Deweir (Lachish). General view of N.W. corner of Tell, showing chute and line of Iron age fortifications. Buttresses at corner part of original Iron age fortification. 1936, Israel

Tel Deweir Lachish E side Iron Age revetment
Tel Deweir (Lachish). E. side of Iron Age revetment, built in three superimposed sections, uppermost washed away. 1936, Israel

Tel Deweir Lachish XVIIIth-XIXth dynasty temple
Tel Deweir (Lachish). XVIIIth-XIXth dynasty temple. Ante chamber to sanctuary visible right. White line denotes rubbish frombuilding of Iron age. 1936, Israel

Tel Deweir N N. E sides Tell Iron Age line visible
Tel Deweir. N. & N.E. sides of Tell, Iron Age line visible, remains of Persian Res. 1936, Israel, Lachish

Staigue Stone Fort, Iveragh Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland; British Iron Age Ringfort

Grianan Of Aileach, Inishowen, Co Donegal, Ireland; Iron Age Stone Fortress

Interiors View Of Grianan Of Aileach, Grianan Of Aileach, County Donegal, Republic Of Ireland

Old Oswestry 29445_017
Old Oswestry Hill Fort, Shropshire. Photographed in June 2015

Badbury Rings EAW010546
Badbury Rings and surrounding landscape from the north-east. Hillfort, East Dorset. 30th August 1947

Carn Euny Ancient Village N160026
CARN EUNY ANCIENT VILLAGE, Cornwall. General view of house A, viewed from the north west

Chysauster Ancient Village N160023
CHYSAUSTER ANCIENT VILLAGE, Cornwall. General view of hut 1, viewed from the east

Iron Age ironworks, Exmoor 18335_12
Iron Age/Roman iron smelting site, Sherracombe Ford, Devon. This iron processing site is late Iron Age or Roman, making it the earliest known iron works on Exmoor

The Trundle 21025_07
The Trundle, St Roches Hill, West Sussex. Inside the well-defined ramparts of an Iron Age hillfort lie the fainter remains of a Neolithic causewayed enclosure dating to perhaps 3700-3300 BC

Painswick Camp JEH_22024_08b
Painswick Camp, Painswick, Gloucestershire. This Iron Age hillfort (also known as Kimsbury Hillfort), is sited on the scarp of the Cotswolds overlooking the Severn valley

Cadbury Camp JEH_22046_070
Cadbury Camp, Tickenham, Somerset. This Iron Age hillfort is thought by some to be the location of King Arthurs Camelot, although Cadbury Castle (South Cadbury) arguably has a stronger claim

Cleeve Cloud JEH_22045_059
Cleeve Cloud, Southam, Gloucestershire. Iron Age bivallate hillfort situated at the south-western edge of Cleeve common. Photographed in October 1970 by Jim Hancock

Dixton Hill JEH_22045_058
Dixton Hill, Alderton, Gloucestershire. An Iron Age hillfort with a Norman motte and bailey castle superimposed at the south-east end. Photographed in October 1970 by Jim Hancock

Conderton Camp JEH_22045_056
Conderton Camp, Bredon Hill, Worcestershire. Photographed in October 1970 by Jim Hancock

Conderton Camp JEH_22045_028
Conderton Camp, Bredon Hill, Worcestershire. Photographed in October 1970 by Jim Hancock

Kemerton Camp JEH_22045_024
Kemerton Camp, Bredon Hill, Worcestershire. Photographed in October 1970 by Jim Hancock

Stonea Camp 27422_009
Stonea Camp, Cambridgeshire. Lying in the Fens near March, this is the lowest Iron Age hillfort in Britain. Detail of the earthwork remains of banks

Stonea Camp 27422_005
Stonea Camp, Cambridgeshire. Lying in the Fens near March, this is the lowest Iron Age hillfort in Britain. The earthwork remains of banks

Stonea Camp 27422_001
Stonea Camp, Cambridgeshire. Lying in the Fens near March, this is the lowest Iron Age hillfort in Britain. The earthwork remains of banks

Old Oswestry 28473_036
Old Oswestry, Shropshire. Dramatic Iron Age hillfort photographed in August 2013

Digging defence ditches J900355
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. Reconstruction drawing by Miranda Schofield showing people digging defence ditches

Iron Age warriors N100006
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. Reconstruction drawing by Judith Dobie (English Heritage Graphics Team) showing Iron Age warriors

Monday Cleugh K040921
MONDAY CLEUGH, Akeld, Northumberland. View from the West of the ramparts of the Iron Age hillfort

EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE. A man seated next to a statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II at the Luxor Temple. Undated hand-colored photograph

RAMSES II: MUMMY. The mummified body of the 19th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh, Ramses II, 13th century B.C

Illustrated map of population of Celts across Iron Age Europe

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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.