Pre History Collection (page 6)

Microraptor dinosaur flying, artwork
Microraptor, artwork. Microraptor is a genus of feathered dinosaurs discovered in Early Cretaceous (128-124 million-year-old) deposits in Liaoning Province, China

Mammoth ivory sculptures. Female figures carved from tusks of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). The woolly mammoth was a large, elephant-like mammal with a thick, hairy coat

Neanderthal woman and man
Neanderthal man (Homo neanderthalensis) talking to a sitting elderly woman, artwork. Neanderthals were relatives of humans that inhabited Europe and western Asia between around 230, 000 and 29

Helicoprion, with ammonites
Helicoprion. Artwork of the prehistoric shark Helicoprion swimming among ammonites. This genus of shark existed from the late Carboniferous period (280 million years ago)

Modern human. Model of an early human (Homo sapiens) or Cro-Magnon man. Cro-Magnon is the earliest European example of Homo sapiens

Neanderthal couple (Homo neanderthalensis), artwork. Neanderthals were relatives of humans that inhabited Europe and western Asia between around 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Dunkleosteus prehistoric fish, artwork. This extinct fish lived in the Devonian period (408-360 million years ago). Dunkleosteus was a large predatory fish that had plates of sharp bone within its

Saltopus. Computer artwork of a Saltopus dinosaur by a stream. Saltopus was a primitive theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Triassic period (about 221 to 210 million years ago)

Compsognathus dinosaur, computer artwork
Compsognathus dinosaur. Computer artwork of the carnivorous, bipedal dinosaur Compsognathus longipes. It was about the size of a chicken and lived during the late Jurassic period

Mammoth evolutionary migration, artwork
Mammoth evolutionary migration. Artwork showing the evolution and migration of mammoth species over millions of years. Starting in Africa from 4.8 to 3 million years ago

Mammoth museum, Siberia
Mammoth museum, Khatanga, Siberia. This tunnel has been excavated out of the permafrost layer (the layer of permanently frozen soil). Mammoth tusks and bones (left) are seen along the tunnel wall

Dunkleosteus prehistoric fish, hunting
Dunkleosteus prehistoric fish hunting a Cladoselache shark, artwork. These two species lived in the Devonian period (408-360 million years ago)

Human evolution, artwork
Human evolution. Artwork showing a snapshot of the evolution of humans from earlier forms of life. At far left is the shrew-like mammal, Purgatorius (65 million years ago, mya)

Java Man reconstruction. Reconstruction of the head of Java Man (Pithecanthropus erectus), later renamed Homo erectus. Reconstructions of Java Man are based on hominid fossil remains

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs, artwork
Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs. Artwork of two Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs feeding on a Parasaurolophus dinosaur. T. rex was a large bipedal (two-legged)

Trilobite fossils. Rock containing a number of trilobite fossils (Ellipsocephalus hoffi) from the middle Cambrian period (about 515 million years ago)

Andrewsarchus. Artists impression of the extinct prehistoric mammal Andrewsarchus mongoliensis. This carnivorous ungulate (hoofed animal) lived during the Eocene epoch, 60-32 million years ago

Homo ergaster hunting group, artists impression. These hominids are shown attacking a species of saber-toothed cat (Machairdontinae) using wooden branches and a spear. H

Roman fresco, Ostia Antica
Roman fresco, in the Thermopolium at Ostia Antica. This advertising fresco is located in the Thermopolium, a 3rd century Roman tavern that sold hot drinks and food to the inhabitants of Ostia Antica

Destruction of Atlantis. Artists impression of the destruction of the mythological city of Atlantis. The Greek philosopher Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360BC

Atlantis. Artists impression of the mythological city of Atlantis. The Greek philosopher Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360BC

Celtic cross standing stone. Standing stones are historic monuments that are found all over the world. The Celtic cross is a symbol of Celtic Christianity

Underwater Atlantis. Artists impression of the ruins of the mythological city of Atlantis under the sea. The Greek philosopher Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360BC

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

Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event. Image 3 of 8. Artwork of an asteroid burning up in a fireball as it passes through the Earths atmosphere. A Quetzalcoatlus pterosaur is seen in the foreground

Chert rock. This carbonaceous chert is from the Barberton greenstone belt in South Africa. The Earths oldest fossil bacteria have been found in this type of rock

Triceratops dinosaur and rhino. Artwork of an adult Triceratops (left) from 68 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Formation of the Earth, artwork
Formation of the Earth. Artwork showing stages in the formation of the Earth, up to the present day. The Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago

Homo erectus, artwork
Homo erectus. Computer artwork of a Homo erectus man standing in a prehistoric landscape. Homo erectus is the most widespread and longest-surviving of all the fossil hominids

Prehistoric horse, artwork
Prehistoric horse. Computer artwork of an Anchitherium sp. prehistoric horse. Anchitherium was small leaf-eating horse that lived during the Miocene epoch (around 23-5 million years ago)

Neanderthals, artwork
Neanderthals. Computer artwork of a Homo neanderthalensis man and woman standing in a prehistoric landscape. Like modern humans (Homo sapiens), Neanderthals are members of the Homo genus

Permian animals, artwork
Permian animals. Computer artwork of bear-sized predatory Inostrancevia sp. gorgonopsians attacking the herbivorous reptile Scutosaurus during the Permian period (around 300-250 million years ago)

Prehistoric dog-bear, artwork
Prehistoric dog-bear. Computer artwork of a Hemicyon sp. prehistoric mammal hunting near a woodland in Europe during the Miocene epoch (around 23-5 million years ago)

Ceratosaurus and Dacentrurus, artwork
Ceratosaurus (right) and Dacentrurus (left) dinosaurs fighting, artwork. Ceratosaurus was a carnivorous theropod. It was a bipedal predator, using its teeth and hind claws to bring down its prey

Early hominid Ardipithecus ramidus
Early hominid. Artwork of a female Ardipithecus ramidus early hominid using all four limbs to move along a large branch. Fossils from A

Olenellus gilberti trilobite fossil. Trilobites were arthropods that fed as they crawled on the seabed. They are now extinct

Whelk fossil. This spiral-shaped fossilised whelk is a gastropod from the extinct Clavilithes genus. Its fossils are found worldwide

Austroraptor dinosaurs. Artwork of a group of three Austroraptor dinosaurs scavenging on the dead body of a larger dinosaur

Velociraptor dinosaurs. Artwork of a group of Velociraptor mongoliensis dinosaurs running in pursuit of their prey (not seen)

Stegosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Stegosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork. Stegosaurs ( roofed reptiles ) were herbivores that lived throughout the world during the Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago

Pelecanimimus dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Pelecanimimus dinosaurs mating. This ornithomimosaur (ostrich-like dinosaur) lived around 120 million years ago

San bushmen rain dance, artwork
San bushmen rain dance. Artwork of rock art showing San bushmen in southern Africa performing a rain dance with a hippopotamus

Cretaceous marine predators, artwork
Cretaceous marine predators. Computer artwork of three primary marine predators that shared the waters of the Western Interior Seaway of North America 75 million years ago

Isisaurus dinosaurs, artwork
Isisaurus dinosaurs. Computer artwork of a pair of leaf-eating Isisaurus colberti (previously Titanosaurus colberti) roaming lush plains in what is now central India

Compsognathus dinosaur, artwork
Compsognathus dinosaur. Computer artwork of a Compsognathus longipes dinosaur eating a small lizard found amongst mushrooms on a forest floor

Suchomimus dinosaur, artwork
Suchomimus dinosaur, computer artwork. This bipedal spinosaurid dinosaur is known from fossils discovered in the Sahara in 1998

Utahraptor dinosaur, artwork. Utahraptor ostrommaysorum are dromaeosaurs and thought to have been an extremely lethal group of dinosaurs because of the killer claws on their feet

Ceratosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork
Ceratosaurus dinosaur. Computer artwork of a Ceratosaurus, a carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived in the Late Jurassic Period (150-135 million years ago)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Prehistory: From Stone-Age Cave Paintings to Fossil Footprints" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of prehistory. Journey to Chauvet, France, where ancient stone-age cave paintings offer a glimpse into our ancestors' artistic prowess. Marvel at the intricate details and vivid colors that have survived thousands of years. But Chauvet is not alone in its historical significance. Venture south to Argentina's Cave of the Hands, where hand stencils painted by early humans adorn the walls. These enigmatic markings serve as a testament to their existence and leave us pondering their purpose. Delve even deeper into prehistoric times with fossils from the palaeozoic era, offering valuable insights into Earth's distant past. These remnants provide a window into long-extinct species that once roamed our planet millions of years ago. Travel across continents to Alhambra, Spain, where Islamic carvings showcase exquisite craftsmanship intertwined with religious symbolism. Admire these intricate designs etched onto walls and ceilings, reflecting an era rich in cultural exchange and artistic expression. Discover tools used by our forebears like the prehistoric spear-thrower – an innovation that revolutionized hunting techniques during ancient times. Witness how human ingenuity shaped survival strategies throughout history. Continue your journey through time with Laetoli fossil footprints – preserved imprints left behind by early hominins walking across volcanic ash in Tanzania. These tracks offer tangible evidence of our evolutionary journey and shed light on our earliest ancestors' way of life. Intriguingly different yet equally fascinating are Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating - a rare glimpse into their primal behavior captured forever in fossil form. Uncover secrets about these awe-inspiring creatures who once ruled over Earth's vast landscapes. Marvel at Avebury stone circle in Wiltshire, England – a UNESCO World Heritage Site shrouded in mystery.