Ruins Collection (page 8)

Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Temple of Amun & Sacred Lake

Colossi of Memnon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, West Bank, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sheep by Alfred Leete
A group of tourists obediently follow a guide while visiting an ancient ruin. Date: 1929

Ilkley - West Yorkshire - Various scenes in the locality including Bolton Abbey, The Ilkley Tarn (small lake), Strid Wood and the wooden bridge above the Hebers Ghyll waterfall. Date: circa 1900

Syria / Palmyra Ruins
general view of the ruins

Collapsed house in Swedenborg Square, Stepney
Gazing at the ruins of their home, which collapsed soon after they fled - tenants of a house in Stepney. The house was typical of much of old housing in London

Rievaulx Abbey, near Helmsley, North Yorkshire
View of the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey (Cistercian), near Helmsley, North Yorkshire. Date: 1882

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View through window of the ancient lost city of the Inca, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America with llamas in the distance

The columns of the Temple of Saturn and overview of the ruined Roman Forum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Panoramic of the Colosseum at night
The Roman Coliseum illuminated at night

The ruins of Dinas Bran, a medieval castle near Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Petra, Jordan
The colorful rock-cut structures of Petra located in the Jordanian desert. The structures were built as tombs by the ancient Nabateans and are located deep within a colorful canyon

Kuelap, precolombian ruin of citadel city, Chachapoyas, Peru, South America

Temple of Apollo, Kourion, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean, Europe

Burrishoole Abbey near Newport, County Mayo, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE. A man seated next to a statue of Ramesses II at the Luxor Temple. Stereograph, c1908

The Colosseum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

View of Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Damascus, Syria - Ancient Walls (St. Pauls escape)
Damascus, Syria - Ancient Wall - connected (in some way) to the flight of Saint Paul, forced to flee the city under the cover of night after explosive reactions from Jews opposed to his teachings

Scenes in Lebanon - Herods Palace, Mount Tabor, Galilee
Scenes in Lebanon (then part of the wider Ottoman Empire) including the Cedars of Lebanon, the ruins of Herods Palace in Samaria, Mount Tabor

Syria - Maaloula - Ancient Hillside town. It is known as the last surviving place where Western Aramaic (Aramaic of Jesus) is still spoken. Date: 1910

Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Dunluce Castle near Bushmills and Portrush, off
Dunluce Castle near Bushmills and Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

View of the Roman Forum (Foro Romano) from the Palatine Hill, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

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Raglan Castle Ruins Date:

Neath Abbey, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist C018 / 7037
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890). 1869 engraving of the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. Schliemann is best known as the discoverer of the ruins of the legendary city of Troy

Beeston Regis Priory
The ruins of Beeston Regis Priory, near Sheringham, Norfolk, England, a small Augustinian priory, which only had one Prior and four Canons. Date: founded 1216

Macedonia - Ancient Ruins close to Prilep Date: circa 1910s

Aerial photograph of ruined suburbs, Arras, France, WW1
Aerial photograph (Canadian) of the ruined suburbs of Arras in northern France, taken from a kite balloon during the First World War. Date: November 1917

Remains of boat builders slipway on estuary, almost submerged by incoming tide at sunset, River Torridge, Watertown, near Appledore, North Devon, England, february

Glowing ball UFO over Stonehenge
Glowing ball UFO at Stonehenge, computer artwork. Glowing ball UFO reports are common. While such a report may not be satisfactorily explained, there are several possible explanations

The unfinished church in St. Georges, Bermuda, Central America
The unfinished church in St. George s, Bermuda, Central America

Tlemcen - Tomb of the Princess - Algeria
Tomb of the Princess at Tlemcen ( The Pearl of the Maghreb ) in northwestern Algeria - capital of Tlemcen Province. The name Tlemcen comes from the Berber for Dry Spring

Bethune 1918
One of the less damaged streets in Bethune on the Western Front in France during World War I in May 1918

Ankara - Turkey
Ankara. The capital city and administrative centre of Turkey, located in Central Anatolia. Established before 1200BC by the Hittites

Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) British politician and Prime Minister amongst the ruins of Berlin at the end of the Second World War giving a V sign victory salute

Oxwich Castle
A view of the ruins of the fortified manor house know as Oxwich Castle in the Gower Peninsula, Glamorgamshire

Tutbury Castle
Queen Marys Tower, Tutbury Castle, Staffordshire, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1569. Built by Henry de Ferrers (1070s), later owned by Wulfric Spot

Stalingrad Soldiers
Red Army soldies lie in wait amongst the ruins

Kinbane Castle / Ireland
The dramtic setting of Kinbane Castle perched on a rocky outcrop on the shores of Antrim

Ruined Stalingrad
The ruins of the city, after its liberation. A sculpture of dancing children survives, though battered, like Stalingrad itself

Aerial image of Mount Caburn with the remains of an Iron Age hill fort, east of Lewes, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30 years later in 480 BC
RS-273 Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30 years later in 480 BC, the palace was used by The King of Kings for official audiences

Latrine, Roman site of Timgad, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

The synagogue, Masada, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Israel, Middle East

The Pyramids of Giza, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Malta, Europe

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"Exploring the Beauty and Mystery of Ruins: From Brightons West Pier to Machu Picchu" Witnessing a mesmerizing spectacle, a starling murmuration gracefully dances above the ruins of Brightons West Pier in England. The rugged beauty of Ballybunion's beach in County Kerry, Ireland, contrasts with the nearby ancient ruins that whisper tales of forgotten times. As the sun sets over Corfe Castle near Wareham, Isle of Purbeck, its 11th-century ruins stand as a testament to history's enduring presence. Stepping foot on the abandoned island of St Kilda in Scotland's Western Isles takes you back to 1995 when nature reclaimed what was once inhabited by humans. Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire stands proudly atop cliffs overlooking the North Sea – an awe-inspiring sight that echoes with stories from centuries past. Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears scars from World War II bomb damage - a poignant reminder of resilience amidst destruction and a testament to human strength. Hadrian's Wall at Sycamore Gap paints an enchanting picture against autumn hues within Northumberland National Park - where nature intertwines with ancient history. Pennard Castle majestically perches above Three Cliffs Bay in Gower, Wales – offering breathtaking views while guarding secrets from long ago. MacLellans Castle in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway exudes an air of mystery as it stands silently among picturesque Scottish landscapes. The remote island of Hirta within St Kilda archipelago unveils hauntingly beautiful ruins that tell tales of isolation and survival against harsh elements. And finally, Embark on an unforgettable journey through time at Peru's Machu Picchu - immerse yourself in the lost city of the Inca, where ancient ruins hold the secrets of a remarkable civilization.