Pictographs Collection (page 2)

Obelisk of king of Assirya Adad-Nirari III (810-783 BC) insc
Obelisk of king of Assirya Adad-Nirari III (810-783 BC) worshipping divine emblems and inscribed with cuneiform characters. Erected for the Assyrian king Adad, from Sabaa, Yemen

Symbols representing Fremont, Anasazi, Navajo and Anglo cultures record 2, 000 years of human activity, Newspaper Rock Historical Monument, Utah

Cuneiform script. Diagram showing the development of pictographs into stylised Cuneiform characters. Cuneiform, the first written language

Phonetic Egyptian hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs were written characters used by the Ancient Egyptians between around 3000 BC and 300 AD. They were used mainly for inscriptions on monuments and tombs

Kukulkan Carving (Mayan)
A Mayan carving of the God Kukulkan (the Feathered Serpent God also known as Quetzalcoatl) now in the British Museum after removal from Chichen Itza

Early writing. Pictographs drawn. Clay tablet. Administrativ
Mesopotamia. Early writing. Pictographs drawn. Clay tablet. Administrative text. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Prehistoric rock drawings in the Tadrart Valley, Akakus Mountains, Libyan Desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Stela E in Quirigua, Guatemala, Guatemala
Ruins of Quirigua, an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala. The monuments at Quirigua include unusually large stelae elaborately carved from single

Stela K - Ruins of Quirigua, Guatemala
The photograph shows the west side of a carved stone stela known by archaeologists as Stela K, created during the reign of Jade Sky (early 9th century)

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7375
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the unicorn figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Phonetic Egyptian hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs were written characters used by the Ancient Egyptians between around 3000 BC and 300 AD. They were used mainly for inscriptions on monuments and tombs

Mesopotamia. Record of food supplies. Iraq. Late Prehistoric
Early writing. Pictographs drawn. Mesopotamia. Record of food supplies. From Iraq. Late Prehistoric period. About 3000BC. Early administrative text. Cuneiform tablet. British Museum. London. England

Neo-Asirian period. Stele with cuneiform inscription. 8th century. Archeological Museum Istambul. Turkey

Wash ruins, Painted hand prints at Double Stack Ruin on Cedar Mesa, Utah

Bushman rock carving of a Gemsbok or Gemsbuck (Oryx gazella), Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Bushman rock carvings, Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Prehistoric rock drawings in the Awis Valley, Akakus Mountains, Libyan Desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

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Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7416
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7415
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7414
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7413
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7412
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7411
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7410
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Niaux cave paintings C013 / 7409
Niaux cave paintings. Oil lamp being held up to illuminate cave paintings that are about 13, 000 years old. The original painters are also thought to have used oil-based lamps

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7386
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are horse and cow figures in the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7384
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Chinese Horse figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7385
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Tilted Horse figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7383
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are horse and cow figures in the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7381
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Red Cow figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7377
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are deer and auroch figures in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7379
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is an auroch figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7376
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the unicorn figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting C013 / 7374
Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963. As well as the full Lascaux II replica

Lascaux cave paintings replica workshop C013 / 7371
Lascaux cave paintings replica workshop. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting C013 / 7373
Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963. As well as the full Lascaux II replica

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica C013 / 7362
Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Abstract pre-Columbian rock painting C013 / 5026
Abstract pre-Columbian rock painting. The pre-Columbian era refers to all civilisations in the Americas prior to the conquests or declines that followed contact being made between the New World

Animal pictographic frieze, Libya
Pictographs of animals and humans on a cavewall in eastern Libya near Magidet. The frieze depicts subjects in different styles indicating that they were perhaps painted at different times

Native American anthropomorths. Various images of the human form (anthropomorths) found in Native American rock art. These anthropomorths were found in both petroglyphs (rock carving)

Evolution of cuneiform writing
Evolution of Cuneiform writing from 3000BC to 1000BC. Cuneiform is the earliest known writing system. It began as a pictograph system used by the Summerians and consisted of wedge-shaped characters

Hand pictographs, Honanki Heritage Site, Coconino National Forest, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Pictographs, Honanki Heritage Site, Coconino National Forest, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Pictographs, Palatki Heritage Site, Coconino National Forest, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Pictographs, Alabama Hills, Inyo National Forest, California, United States of America, North America

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"Pictographs: Unveiling the Ancient Language of Symbols" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of pictographs, a universal language that transcends borders and cultures. From the intricate replicas of Lascaux II cave paintings in France to the Barrier Style pictographs found in Sego Canyon, Utah, these visual representations offer a glimpse into our ancestors' lives. Travel to Mesopotamia, where clay tablets adorned with meticulously drawn pictographs reveal glimpses of daily life in ancient Iraq. Witness the power of storytelling through Winter counts on buffalo robes, capturing historical events and traditions within Native American communities. Delve into the Egyptian and Assyrian counting systems, where symbols were used to record numbers and calculations. Marvel at the Obelisk of King Adad-Nirari III, an imposing structure etched with enigmatic pictographic inscriptions. Discover early writing systems as you examine clay tablets filled with administrative records adorned with primitive yet expressive pictographs. Journey to Twyfelfontein in Namibia's Damaraland region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting stunning rock art featuring intricate African pictographs. Immerse yourself in Native American culture as you encounter vividly painted pictographs adorning Council Rocks in Arizona's Coronado National Forest. Gain insight into Oglala Chiefs through vibrant lithographic depictions that capture their strength and leadership. Witness how even commercial endeavors embraced this ancient form of communication as Battiste Goods Cycles showcases colorful lithographic advertisements using captivating pictograms. Pictographs serve as a bridge between past civilizations and modern understanding—a testament to humanity's innate desire for expression and communication across time and space. Explore these timeless symbols that continue to captivate our imagination today.