Tholos Collection (page 2)

The Mausoleum - St-Remy-de-Provence, France
Mausoleum of the Julii (about 40 BCE) - One of les Antiques - two amazingly well-preserved structures at the site of the Roman City of Glanum at Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France. Date: 1927

MYCENAE: TREASURY. Entrance to the Second Treasury in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. Engraving, English, 1877

Corinthian capital. Hellenistic art. Relief on marble. Proc: GREECE. Epidaurus. Tholos

Italy. Pompeii. Triangular Forum. Tholos with sacred deep well surrounded by Doric columns. Sponsored by Numerius Trebius

Tholos of Athena Pronaia 3
Tholos is perhaps the most characteristic monument of Delphi, which dominates the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia between the newest temple of Athena and the treasure of Massalioton

Tholos of Athena Pronaia 2
Tholos is perhaps the most characteristic monument of Delphi, which dominates the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia between the newest temple of Athena and the treasure of Massalioton

Tholos of Athena Pronaia
Tholos is perhaps the most characteristic monument of Delphi, which dominates the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia between the newest temple of Athena and the treasure of Massalioton

View of Carthage with Dido and Aeneas (pen, watercolour and bistre wash)
XIR905600 View of Carthage with Dido and Aeneas (pen, watercolour and bistre wash) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; French, out of copyright

MYCENAE: TREASURY, 1877. Interior of the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. and excavated by Dr. Heinrich Schliemann. English engraving, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY, 1877. Rock-cut chamber in the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. and excavated by Dr. Heinrich Schliemann. English engraving, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY. Entrance to the Fourth Treasury in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. Engraving, English, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY. Entrance to the Third Treasury in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. Engraving, English, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY. Entrance to the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. Engraving, English, 1877

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Illustration representing reconstruction of ceremonial circular tholos and temple of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece
Greek civilization - Greece, Epidaurus. Sacred area. Reconstruction of ceremonial circular tholos and temple of Asclepius, 4th century b.C. Color illustration

Chamber at Mycenae
A rock-cut side chamber leading from the tholos tomb, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus by Schliemann

Treasury of Atreus
This structure was named the Treasury of Atreus, but is in fact a tholos tomb, built in the mid 13th century BC. This view is previous to the clearing of the entrance

Graves, including beehive graves (Tholos tombs), in the desert near the ruins of the medieval city of Old Dongola, Sudan, Africa

The Tholos, Delphi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Greece, Europe

Beehive graves, also known as Tholos tombs, Al-Qasr, Dakhla Oasis, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Interior of Tholos Tomb
A tholos tomb at Mycenae, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus by Schliemann. The stonework is known as corbelling, with successive courses laid inward

Second Treasury Mycenae
The Second Treasury at Mycenae. The building is in fact a Tholos tomb, with a ashlar walls and corbelling over the door to decrease weight on the lintel stone

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Tholos, a word that evokes ancient beauty and architectural marvels. From the Tholos of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi to the Tholos Tomb in Mycenae, these structures stand as testaments to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. Imagine standing at the Tholos of Delphi, Temple of Athena Pronaia, witnessing a breathtaking sunrise over Delphi, Phocis. The golden rays illuminating this sacred place create an ethereal ambiance that transports you back in time. As dusk settles upon Greece, another spectacle unfolds at the same temple. The setting sun casts its warm hues on the Tholos of Delphi, painting it with shades of orange and purple, and is a moment where past meets present; where history merges with nature's artistry. But Greece is not alone in boasting such magnificent tholoi. In St-Remy-de-Provence, France stands The Mausoleum - an awe-inspiring structure that commands attention with its grandeur and intricate design. Its presence reminds us of our mortality while celebrating life's fleeting beauty. Traveling further brings us to Epidaurus, Greece where ruins and Hieron still whisper stories from centuries ago. These remnants serve as reminders that civilizations rise and fall but their legacy lives on through these architectural wonders. Beyond tholoi lies artistic inspiration found in landscapes like A Sunset or Landscape with Argus Guarding Io or Stour Head in Wiltshire. Artists capture nature's splendor on canvas or engraving – immortalizing moments for generations to come. The Temple of Vesta in Rome showcases yet another facet of tholi architecture through delicate pencil strokes and watercolors on paper. This masterpiece captures both strength and elegance – a testament to Rome's rich cultural heritage. These glimpses into tholi structures across different lands remind us how human creativity transcends borders and time itself.