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Pan and Daphne. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy. Stock Photo
RMPPHWWF–Pan and Daphne. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy.
Roman wheels, 3rd century BCE to 2nd century CE Stock Photo
RM2M96T45–Roman wheels, 3rd century BCE to 2nd century CE
Afghanistan: A Greco-Gandharan 'Corinthian' column capital from the citadel at Ai-Khanoum, 3rd-2nd century BCE. Ai-Khanoum or Ay Khanum ( 'Lady of the Moon' in Uzbek, probably the historical Alexandria on the Oxus, also possibly named Eucratidia), was founded in the 4th century BCE, following the conquests of Alexander the Great and was one of the primary cities of the Greco-Bactrian kingdom. The city is located in Kunduz Province northern Afghanistan, at the confluence of the Oxus river (today's Amu Darya) and the Kokcha river. Ai-Khanoum was one of the focal points of Hellenism in the East. Stock Photo
RM2B01D3N–Afghanistan: A Greco-Gandharan 'Corinthian' column capital from the citadel at Ai-Khanoum, 3rd-2nd century BCE. Ai-Khanoum or Ay Khanum ( 'Lady of the Moon' in Uzbek, probably the historical Alexandria on the Oxus, also possibly named Eucratidia), was founded in the 4th century BCE, following the conquests of Alexander the Great and was one of the primary cities of the Greco-Bactrian kingdom. The city is located in Kunduz Province northern Afghanistan, at the confluence of the Oxus river (today's Amu Darya) and the Kokcha river. Ai-Khanoum was one of the focal points of Hellenism in the East.
Dampatti/couple. Satavahana, 2nd century BCE. Pitalkora, Maharashtra. Carved sandstone. Stock Photo
RM2K0A8R1–Dampatti/couple. Satavahana, 2nd century BCE. Pitalkora, Maharashtra. Carved sandstone.
Mesopotamian Tablet on Eclipse, 2nd Century BCE Stock Photo
RM2BE11EX–Mesopotamian Tablet on Eclipse, 2nd Century BCE
Pan and Daphne. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy. Stock Photo
RMHDPPWD–Pan and Daphne. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy.
The Kiss of Osuna. Iberian relief of Osuna, Seville province, Spain. 3rd-2nd BCE. National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain. Stock Photo
RMHACX2R–The Kiss of Osuna. Iberian relief of Osuna, Seville province, Spain. 3rd-2nd BCE. National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain.
Greek, Two Hellenistic Erotes, 3rd or 2nd century BCE, Terracotta, Overall: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm Stock Photo
RM2A2P6YT–Greek, Two Hellenistic Erotes, 3rd or 2nd century BCE, Terracotta, Overall: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm
Hornachuelos houses. Roman-republican oppidum, 2nd Century BCE. Archaeological site at Ribera del Fresno, Spain. Stock Photo
RF2C602B9–Hornachuelos houses. Roman-republican oppidum, 2nd Century BCE. Archaeological site at Ribera del Fresno, Spain.
Ter (Osmanabad) Maharashtra. Terracotta face of a boy with lively feature. Circa 2nd century BCE, Satvahana dynasty Stock Photo
RFHA47Y3–Ter (Osmanabad) Maharashtra. Terracotta face of a boy with lively feature. Circa 2nd century BCE, Satvahana dynasty
Central motive of the 'Medusa' mosaic, 2nd century BCE, from Kos island, in the palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rho Stock Photo
RMDC9GRR–Central motive of the 'Medusa' mosaic, 2nd century BCE, from Kos island, in the palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rho
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, late 2nd BCE-1st century CE. Stock Photo
RM2H960B3–Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, late 2nd BCE-1st century CE.
Petroglyphs on brown rock, circa 2nd millennium BCE Stock Photo
RFD93YFB–Petroglyphs on brown rock, circa 2nd millennium BCE
Marble Head of Alexander the Great from 2nd century BCE, Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Turkey. Stock Photo
RF2HGA0NT–Marble Head of Alexander the Great from 2nd century BCE, Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Turkey.
A map illustrating Roman Dominions in the 2nd Century BCE. Fresh from its victories in the Second Punic War, the Roman Republic continued its expansion into neighboring territories, eventually annexing Greece and the North African coast, after destroying the city of Carthage at the end of the Third Punic War. Rome's influence was also felt in the Near East, as crumbling Hellenistic states like the Seleucid Empire were forced to make treaties on Roman terms to avoid confrontation with the new masters of the western Mediterranean. Stock Photo
RMW63HBW–A map illustrating Roman Dominions in the 2nd Century BCE. Fresh from its victories in the Second Punic War, the Roman Republic continued its expansion into neighboring territories, eventually annexing Greece and the North African coast, after destroying the city of Carthage at the end of the Third Punic War. Rome's influence was also felt in the Near East, as crumbling Hellenistic states like the Seleucid Empire were forced to make treaties on Roman terms to avoid confrontation with the new masters of the western Mediterranean.
. English: Detail of Astrology Manuscript, ink on silk, BCE 2th century, Han, unearthed from Mawangdui tomb 3rd, Chansha, Hunan Province, China. Hunan Province Museum . BCE 2nd century. Unknown 877 Mawangdui Astrology Comets Ms Stock Photo
RMMPAK66–. English: Detail of Astrology Manuscript, ink on silk, BCE 2th century, Han, unearthed from Mawangdui tomb 3rd, Chansha, Hunan Province, China. Hunan Province Museum . BCE 2nd century. Unknown 877 Mawangdui Astrology Comets Ms
A portrait of Ptolemy II (from a coin of the time) .Ptolemy II Philadelphus was the king (pharaoh) of Egypt from 283 to 246 BCE. and was the son of Ptolemy I Soter,a Macedonian Greek general and the Macedonian Greek queen Berenice I, Stock Photo
RM2A7H0CH–A portrait of Ptolemy II (from a coin of the time) .Ptolemy II Philadelphus was the king (pharaoh) of Egypt from 283 to 246 BCE. and was the son of Ptolemy I Soter,a Macedonian Greek general and the Macedonian Greek queen Berenice I,
A Ptolemaic King (Attributed to Ptolemy VIII by Paul Edmund Stanwick) Graeco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty (2nd century BCE). White marble. Egypt, Egyptian. Stock Photo
RM2CWAJ3A–A Ptolemaic King (Attributed to Ptolemy VIII by Paul Edmund Stanwick) Graeco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty (2nd century BCE). White marble. Egypt, Egyptian.
Horse; Egypt, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Sculpture Terracotta Gift of Jerome F. Snyder (M.80.202.20) Egyptian Art; 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE; Stock Photo
RMTX5R07–Horse; Egypt, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Sculpture Terracotta Gift of Jerome F. Snyder (M.80.202.20) Egyptian Art; 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE;
Pan and Daphne. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. Detail. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy. Stock Photo
RMPPHWXB–Pan and Daphne. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. Detail. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy.
Kneeling Satyr, said to be from vicinity of Pergamon, 2nd or 1st century BCE Nelson Atkins Museum of Art DSC08196 Stock Photo
RMJ3T6PT–Kneeling Satyr, said to be from vicinity of Pergamon, 2nd or 1st century BCE Nelson Atkins Museum of Art DSC08196
India: Mural at the Ajanta Caves showing two women, possibly a princess and maidservant. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India are 31 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stock Photo
RM2B00X9K–India: Mural at the Ajanta Caves showing two women, possibly a princess and maidservant. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India are 31 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Royal couple with attendants. Satavahana, 2nd century BCE. Pitalkhora, Maharashtra. Carved sandstone Stock Photo
RM2K0AAPE–Royal couple with attendants. Satavahana, 2nd century BCE. Pitalkhora, Maharashtra. Carved sandstone
Mesopotamian Tablet on Eclipse, 2nd Century BCE Stock Photo
RM2BDXFG2–Mesopotamian Tablet on Eclipse, 2nd Century BCE
Pan and Daphne. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. Detail. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy. Stock Photo
RMHDPPWE–Pan and Daphne. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. Detail. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy.
The Kiss of Osuna. Iberian relief of Osuna, Seville province, Spain. 3rd-2nd BCE. National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain. Stock Photo
RMHACX27–The Kiss of Osuna. Iberian relief of Osuna, Seville province, Spain. 3rd-2nd BCE. National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain.
Etruscan, Bronze Bowl, 2nd or mid-1st century BCE, bronze, Overall: 3 × 6 1/2 inches (7.6 × 16.5 cm Stock Photo
RM2A2P8FX–Etruscan, Bronze Bowl, 2nd or mid-1st century BCE, bronze, Overall: 3 × 6 1/2 inches (7.6 × 16.5 cm
2nd century adjacent Anatolia ancient antiquity archaeology architecture Asia basilica bce Christian city color image come to Stock Photo
RMEBA2KB–2nd century adjacent Anatolia ancient antiquity archaeology architecture Asia basilica bce Christian city color image come to
Propylon, Athena Sanctuary. Reconstruction with original fragments. 2nd century BCE, Pergamon Museum. Berlin, Germany Stock Photo
RMC9BCYA–Propylon, Athena Sanctuary. Reconstruction with original fragments. 2nd century BCE, Pergamon Museum. Berlin, Germany
Jerusalem: Closeup of wailing wall in the old city Stock Photo
RF2F6F80R–Jerusalem: Closeup of wailing wall in the old city
Buckle with boar hunting scene, 2nd-1st century BCE . Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe. Stock Photo
RM2HTCJWE–Buckle with boar hunting scene, 2nd-1st century BCE . Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe.
Archimedes (circa 287-212 BC), Greek mathematician and inventor. Date: Late 2nd Century BCE Stock Photo
RMG36NJ8–Archimedes (circa 287-212 BC), Greek mathematician and inventor. Date: Late 2nd Century BCE
ENGRAVING BULLFIGHT IN ROMAN ARENA GLADIATORS HORSES ELEPHANT ALL FIGHTING BEFORE SPECTATORS ANCIENT ROMAN EMPIRE - q61206 CPC001 HARS GLADIATORS SMALL GROUP OF ANIMALS ARENA COMBAT FURIOUS MALES 200 200 BCE 2ND CENTURY ARMED COMBAT B&W BCE BLACK AND WHITE BULL FIGHT BULLFIGHT BULLS COLOSSEUM FIGHTERS OCCUPATIONS OLD FASHIONED PERSONS PRISONERS ROME SHIELDS SLAVES TRIDENTS Stock Photo
RMM66P8F–ENGRAVING BULLFIGHT IN ROMAN ARENA GLADIATORS HORSES ELEPHANT ALL FIGHTING BEFORE SPECTATORS ANCIENT ROMAN EMPIRE - q61206 CPC001 HARS GLADIATORS SMALL GROUP OF ANIMALS ARENA COMBAT FURIOUS MALES 200 200 BCE 2ND CENTURY ARMED COMBAT B&W BCE BLACK AND WHITE BULL FIGHT BULLFIGHT BULLS COLOSSEUM FIGHTERS OCCUPATIONS OLD FASHIONED PERSONS PRISONERS ROME SHIELDS SLAVES TRIDENTS
The Carthaginian army crossing the Alps under Hannibal Barca (247 – between 183 and 181 BCE), general and statesman from Ancient Carthage who is widely considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. His exact route over the Alps is still a source of scholarly dispute. Stock Photo
RMW517E9–The Carthaginian army crossing the Alps under Hannibal Barca (247 – between 183 and 181 BCE), general and statesman from Ancient Carthage who is widely considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. His exact route over the Alps is still a source of scholarly dispute.
55 Conjectural restoration of the Jandial Temple 2nd century BCE Stock Photo
RMPA8CXF–55 Conjectural restoration of the Jandial Temple 2nd century BCE
Kneeling Satyr, said to be from vicinity of Pergamon, 2nd or 1st century BCE Stock Photo
RM2DDRG83–Kneeling Satyr, said to be from vicinity of Pergamon, 2nd or 1st century BCE
A Ptolemaic King (Attributed to Ptolemy VIII by Paul Edmund Stanwick) Graeco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty (2nd century BCE). White marble. Egypt, Egyptian. Stock Photo
RM2CWAJ3D–A Ptolemaic King (Attributed to Ptolemy VIII by Paul Edmund Stanwick) Graeco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty (2nd century BCE). White marble. Egypt, Egyptian.
Bowl; Egypt, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Furnishings; Serviceware Ceramic Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection (M.51.1.13) Egyptian Art; 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE; Stock Photo
RMTX0ADH–Bowl; Egypt, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Furnishings; Serviceware Ceramic Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection (M.51.1.13) Egyptian Art; 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE;
Pan and Daphne. Detail of Pan. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy. Stock Photo
RMPPHWTD–Pan and Daphne. Detail of Pan. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy.
Conjectural restoration of the Jandial Temple 2nd century BCE Stock Photo
RMKEAFCG–Conjectural restoration of the Jandial Temple 2nd century BCE
Afghanistan: A Hellenistic capital found in the city of Balkh, possibly 2nd century BCE. Photo by World Imaging (CC BY-SA 3.0 License). Balkh (Ancient Greek: Baktra or Zariaspa), was an ancient city and centre of Zoroastrianism in what is now northern Afghanistan. Today it is a small town in the province of Balkh, about 20 kilometres northwest of the provincial capital, Mazar-i Sharif, and some 74 km (46 miles) south of the Amu Darya. It was one of the major cities of Khorasan. Marco Polo described Balkh as a 'noble and great city'. Stock Photo
RM2B01D3R–Afghanistan: A Hellenistic capital found in the city of Balkh, possibly 2nd century BCE. Photo by World Imaging (CC BY-SA 3.0 License). Balkh (Ancient Greek: Baktra or Zariaspa), was an ancient city and centre of Zoroastrianism in what is now northern Afghanistan. Today it is a small town in the province of Balkh, about 20 kilometres northwest of the provincial capital, Mazar-i Sharif, and some 74 km (46 miles) south of the Amu Darya. It was one of the major cities of Khorasan. Marco Polo described Balkh as a 'noble and great city'.
Marble sculpture known as the Venus de Milo by Alexandros of Antioch. Alexandros of Antioch a Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic age Stock Photo
RM2CWB8Y0–Marble sculpture known as the Venus de Milo by Alexandros of Antioch. Alexandros of Antioch a Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic age
A map showing a network of medieval trade routes, including the Silk Road (connecting East and West between the 2nd century BCE and the 18th century) and various sea trade routes. Stock Photo
RM2BEGCY2–A map showing a network of medieval trade routes, including the Silk Road (connecting East and West between the 2nd century BCE and the 18th century) and various sea trade routes.
Pan and Daphne. Detail of Pan. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy. Stock Photo
RMHDPPWF–Pan and Daphne. Detail of Pan. Late 2nd century AD copy of an original from the late 2nd BCE. Attributed to the Rhodian sculptor Heliodoros. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy.
Head of a Woman. Roman, Imperial era. 1st CE. Copy of a Hellenistic statue of 3rd-2nd BCE. The Mey. NY. Usa. Stock Photo
RMRKW4FY–Head of a Woman. Roman, Imperial era. 1st CE. Copy of a Hellenistic statue of 3rd-2nd BCE. The Mey. NY. Usa.
Greek, Ring, 2nd or 1st century BCE, Glass, Object: 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm Stock Photo
RM2A2P7TB–Greek, Ring, 2nd or 1st century BCE, Glass, Object: 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm
2nd century adjacent Anatolia ancient antiquity archaeology architecture Asia bce city color image come to day die fill Stock Photo
RMEBA2KC–2nd century adjacent Anatolia ancient antiquity archaeology architecture Asia bce city color image come to day die fill
Propylon, Athena Sanctuary. Reconstruction with original fragments. 2nd century BCE, Pergamon Museum. Berlin, Germany Stock Photo
RMC9BCXM–Propylon, Athena Sanctuary. Reconstruction with original fragments. 2nd century BCE, Pergamon Museum. Berlin, Germany
Garland bearer. Amaravati, Maharashtra, India. Circa 1st Century BCE - 2nd century CE Stock Photo
RFHA47YW–Garland bearer. Amaravati, Maharashtra, India. Circa 1st Century BCE - 2nd century CE
Florence. Italy. Bronze statue of the Arringatore 'The Orator', from Sanguineto (Perugia), end of 2nd - early 1st century BCE. The statue depicts the Stock Photo
RM2K6BJ27–Florence. Italy. Bronze statue of the Arringatore 'The Orator', from Sanguineto (Perugia), end of 2nd - early 1st century BCE. The statue depicts the
Clay Leontocephaline lion-headed figure from Thinissut, 2nd century BCE, Nabeul Regional Museum, Rome Colosseum, Rome, Italy Stock Photo
RM2EJ5427–Clay Leontocephaline lion-headed figure from Thinissut, 2nd century BCE, Nabeul Regional Museum, Rome Colosseum, Rome, Italy
'Horse; English: Egypt, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Sculpture Terracotta Gift of Jerome F. Snyder (M.80.202.20) Egyptian Art; 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE; ' Stock Photo
RM2B8NNCE–'Horse; English: Egypt, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Sculpture Terracotta Gift of Jerome F. Snyder (M.80.202.20) Egyptian Art; 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE; '
Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus was a politician of the Roman Republic, and the first prominent member of the Populares, a reformist faction. He belonged to the highest aristocracy, as his father was consul and his mother, Cornelia Africana, was the daughter of Scipio Africanus. As a plebeian tribune, Tiberius caused political turmoil in the Republic with his reforms of agrarian legislation that sought to transfer land from wealthy, predominantly nobile landowners to poorer citizens for which he and his supporters were murdered in 133 BCE. Stock Photo
RMW63XB6–Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus was a politician of the Roman Republic, and the first prominent member of the Populares, a reformist faction. He belonged to the highest aristocracy, as his father was consul and his mother, Cornelia Africana, was the daughter of Scipio Africanus. As a plebeian tribune, Tiberius caused political turmoil in the Republic with his reforms of agrarian legislation that sought to transfer land from wealthy, predominantly nobile landowners to poorer citizens for which he and his supporters were murdered in 133 BCE.
Hephaestion mosaic. Early to mid-2nd century BCE. Hephaestion mosaic - Google Art Project Stock Photo
RMMN0283–Hephaestion mosaic. Early to mid-2nd century BCE. Hephaestion mosaic - Google Art Project
(150712) -- BET SHE'ARIM, July 12, 2015 (Xinhua) -- A carved seven-branched candelabra is seen in the cave of the coffins at Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, on July 11, 2015. Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, the landmark of Jewish Renewal, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 4, 2015. Consisting of a series of catacombs, the necropolis developed from the 2nd century BCE as the primary Jewish burial place outside Jerusalem following the failure of the second Jewish revolt against Roman rule. Located southeast of the city of Haifa, these catacombs are a treasury of Stock Photo
RMEXDFJE–(150712) -- BET SHE'ARIM, July 12, 2015 (Xinhua) -- A carved seven-branched candelabra is seen in the cave of the coffins at Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, on July 11, 2015. Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, the landmark of Jewish Renewal, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 4, 2015. Consisting of a series of catacombs, the necropolis developed from the 2nd century BCE as the primary Jewish burial place outside Jerusalem following the failure of the second Jewish revolt against Roman rule. Located southeast of the city of Haifa, these catacombs are a treasury of
Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) President and Chief Executive George Cope (2nd R) and Astral Media Inc. President and Chief Executive Ian Greenberg (R) speak with company executives during a break at the CRTC hearings in Montreal September 10, 2012. A public hearing into Bell's $3.4-billion acquisition of Astral Media got underway on Monday in Montreal. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: MEDIA BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2E5P95P–Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) President and Chief Executive George Cope (2nd R) and Astral Media Inc. President and Chief Executive Ian Greenberg (R) speak with company executives during a break at the CRTC hearings in Montreal September 10, 2012. A public hearing into Bell's $3.4-billion acquisition of Astral Media got underway on Monday in Montreal. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: MEDIA BUSINESS)
Oil Lamp; Egypt, probably 2nd century BCE - 4th century CE Furnishings; Lighting Terracotta Gift of Jerome F. Snyder (M.80.202.76) Egyptian Art; Probably 2nd century BCE - 4th century CE; Stock Photo
RMTXAMTY–Oil Lamp; Egypt, probably 2nd century BCE - 4th century CE Furnishings; Lighting Terracotta Gift of Jerome F. Snyder (M.80.202.76) Egyptian Art; Probably 2nd century BCE - 4th century CE;
India. The Ajanta Caves. Rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments, dating from 2nd century BCE to aroun 480 CE. Aurangabad district. Maharashtra state. Stock Photo
RMPPB30J–India. The Ajanta Caves. Rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments, dating from 2nd century BCE to aroun 480 CE. Aurangabad district. Maharashtra state.
Israel Capharnaum Capernaum Kfar Nahum Village Town of Jesus House of Peter by Sea of Galilee ruins of Roman period town 2 c BCE Stock Photo
RFGDWFPF–Israel Capharnaum Capernaum Kfar Nahum Village Town of Jesus House of Peter by Sea of Galilee ruins of Roman period town 2 c BCE
India: Portrait of Padmapani, Ajanta Caves. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India are 31 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stock Photo
RM2B00WJT–India: Portrait of Padmapani, Ajanta Caves. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India are 31 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marble sculpture known as the Venus de Milo by Alexandros of Antioch. Alexandros of Antioch a Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic age Stock Photo
RM2CWB8YR–Marble sculpture known as the Venus de Milo by Alexandros of Antioch. Alexandros of Antioch a Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic age
A map showing a network of medieval trade routes, including the Silk Road (connecting East and West between the 2nd century BCE and the 18th century) and various sea trade routes. Stock Photo
RM2BDX9FJ–A map showing a network of medieval trade routes, including the Silk Road (connecting East and West between the 2nd century BCE and the 18th century) and various sea trade routes.
Greek Art. Kronion thermae. Ruins dating from the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century A.D. Sanctuary of Olympia. Greece. Stock Photo
RMC7YR42–Greek Art. Kronion thermae. Ruins dating from the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century A.D. Sanctuary of Olympia. Greece.
Auletris (aulos playing woman). Iberian relief of Osuna, Seville province, Spain. 3rd-2nd BCE. National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain. Stock Photo
RMHACXJF–Auletris (aulos playing woman). Iberian relief of Osuna, Seville province, Spain. 3rd-2nd BCE. National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain.
Greek, Earring, 3rd or 2nd century BCE, gold and garnet, Overall: 1 1/2 × 1/2 × 1 7/8 inches (3.8 × 1.3 × 4.8 cm Stock Photo
RM2A2P8BN–Greek, Earring, 3rd or 2nd century BCE, gold and garnet, Overall: 1 1/2 × 1/2 × 1 7/8 inches (3.8 × 1.3 × 4.8 cm
Hornachuelos houses. Roman-republican oppidum, 2nd Century BCE. Archaeological site at Ribera del Fresno, Spain. Stock Photo
RF2C602BW–Hornachuelos houses. Roman-republican oppidum, 2nd Century BCE. Archaeological site at Ribera del Fresno, Spain.
Bronze statue of a prince, 3rd-2nd centuries BCE. National Museum of Rome, Palazzo Massimo, Italy Stock Photo
RME0NA27–Bronze statue of a prince, 3rd-2nd centuries BCE. National Museum of Rome, Palazzo Massimo, Italy
Ter (Osmanabad) Maharashtra. Terracotta double mould male figurine with thin garments. Circa 2nd century BCE Stock Photo
RFHA47Y4–Ter (Osmanabad) Maharashtra. Terracotta double mould male figurine with thin garments. Circa 2nd century BCE
Florence. Italy. Bronze statue of the Arringatore 'The Orator', from Sanguineto (Perugia), end of 2nd - early 1st century BCE. The statue depicts the Stock Photo
RM2K6BJ21–Florence. Italy. Bronze statue of the Arringatore 'The Orator', from Sanguineto (Perugia), end of 2nd - early 1st century BCE. The statue depicts the
Stone Ritual Vessel. Takhti Sangin. 3rd-2nd centuries BCE. National Museum of Tajikistan. Stock Photo
RMTR8KWA–Stone Ritual Vessel. Takhti Sangin. 3rd-2nd centuries BCE. National Museum of Tajikistan.
'Oil Lamp; English: Egypt, probably 2nd century BCE - 4th century CE Furnishings; Lighting Terracotta Gift of Jerome F. Snyder (M.80.202.76) Egyptian Art; Probably 2nd century BCE - 4th century CE; ' Stock Photo
RM2B91444–'Oil Lamp; English: Egypt, probably 2nd century BCE - 4th century CE Furnishings; Lighting Terracotta Gift of Jerome F. Snyder (M.80.202.76) Egyptian Art; Probably 2nd century BCE - 4th century CE; '
The Roman outside Carthage which after the Second Punic War no longer had to maintain a mercenary army, one of the stipulations of the peace signed with the Romans after the last war. A Roman army under Manius Manilius landed in Africa in 149 BCE, demanded the complete surrender of the city. Told that the city would be destroyed and its inhabitants would be relocated 50 miles inland, the city refused to surrender, manned the walls and defied the Romans, a situation which lasted two years. Stock Photo
RMW63MC7–The Roman outside Carthage which after the Second Punic War no longer had to maintain a mercenary army, one of the stipulations of the peace signed with the Romans after the last war. A Roman army under Manius Manilius landed in Africa in 149 BCE, demanded the complete surrender of the city. Told that the city would be destroyed and its inhabitants would be relocated 50 miles inland, the city refused to surrender, manned the walls and defied the Romans, a situation which lasted two years.
. English: Detail of the Nile Mosaic of Palestrina showing hippos and crocodiles among the reeds and waters of the Nile. end of 2nd century BCE. Unknown 279 Hippos and Crocs among Reeds in Nile River Mosaic Stock Photo
RMMWE76R–. English: Detail of the Nile Mosaic of Palestrina showing hippos and crocodiles among the reeds and waters of the Nile. end of 2nd century BCE. Unknown 279 Hippos and Crocs among Reeds in Nile River Mosaic
(150712) -- BET SHE'ARIM, July 12, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Carved animals are seen on a sarcophagus in the cave of the coffins at Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, on July 11, 2015. Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, the landmark of Jewish Renewal, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 4, 2015. Consisting of a series of catacombs, the necropolis developed from the 2nd century BCE as the primary Jewish burial place outside Jerusalem following the failure of the second Jewish revolt against Roman rule. Located southeast of the city of Haifa, these catacombs are a treasury of ar Stock Photo
RMEXDFK0–(150712) -- BET SHE'ARIM, July 12, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Carved animals are seen on a sarcophagus in the cave of the coffins at Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, on July 11, 2015. Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, the landmark of Jewish Renewal, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 4, 2015. Consisting of a series of catacombs, the necropolis developed from the 2nd century BCE as the primary Jewish burial place outside Jerusalem following the failure of the second Jewish revolt against Roman rule. Located southeast of the city of Haifa, these catacombs are a treasury of ar
Sarcophagus of Phoenician royal family member, marble, below ground in the ruins of Byblos, Lebanon, Middle East, UNESCO World Heritage Site Stock Photo
RM2B6424P–Sarcophagus of Phoenician royal family member, marble, below ground in the ruins of Byblos, Lebanon, Middle East, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Female Figure Carrying a Basket; Egypt, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Sculpture Terracotta Height: 8 1/4 in. (20.96 cm) Gift of Robert Blaugrund (M.82.77.18) Egyptian Art; 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE; Stock Photo
RMTX37C2–Female Figure Carrying a Basket; Egypt, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Sculpture Terracotta Height: 8 1/4 in. (20.96 cm) Gift of Robert Blaugrund (M.82.77.18) Egyptian Art; 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE;
Greek Art. Greece. Funerary statue of a woman carved in marble. Found in Delos. Copy of 2nd century BCE from an original dated in 300 BCE. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Stock Photo
RMPPB089–Greek Art. Greece. Funerary statue of a woman carved in marble. Found in Delos. Copy of 2nd century BCE from an original dated in 300 BCE. National Archaeological Museum. Athens.
Oppidum of Hornachuelos entry. Archaeological site from 2nd Century BCE. Ribera del Fresno, Spain Stock Photo
RF2BY5FHE–Oppidum of Hornachuelos entry. Archaeological site from 2nd Century BCE. Ribera del Fresno, Spain
India: Detail of a Bodhisattva, Ajanta Caves. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India are 31 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stock Photo
RM2B00WJR–India: Detail of a Bodhisattva, Ajanta Caves. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India are 31 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marble sculpture known as the Venus de Milo by Alexandros of Antioch. Alexandros of Antioch a Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic age Stock Photo
RM2CWB8Y8–Marble sculpture known as the Venus de Milo by Alexandros of Antioch. Alexandros of Antioch a Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic age
A map showing the route of the Silk Road, which connected East and West between the 2nd century BCE and the 18th century. The areas in darker yellow indicate the extent of the Islamic world in 1500. Stock Photo
RM2BEGCPK–A map showing the route of the Silk Road, which connected East and West between the 2nd century BCE and the 18th century. The areas in darker yellow indicate the extent of the Islamic world in 1500.
India. Maharashtra. Ajanta Caves. Rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. Exterior view. Stock Photo
RMCWRMWN–India. Maharashtra. Ajanta Caves. Rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. Exterior view.
Auletris (aulos playing woman). Iberian relief of Osuna, Seville province, Spain. 3rd-2nd BCE. National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain. Stock Photo
RMHACXH6–Auletris (aulos playing woman). Iberian relief of Osuna, Seville province, Spain. 3rd-2nd BCE. National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain.
Greek, Female Figure, 3rd or 2nd Century BCE, Terracotta, Overall: 9 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 2 1/4 inches (24.8 × 8.3 × 5.7 cm Stock Photo
RM2A2P8D9–Greek, Female Figure, 3rd or 2nd Century BCE, Terracotta, Overall: 9 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 2 1/4 inches (24.8 × 8.3 × 5.7 cm
Hornachuelos, roman-republican oppidum, 2nd Century BCE. Archaeological site, Ribera del Fresno, Spain. Necropolis. Circular burial mound. Stock Photo
RF2C602BE–Hornachuelos, roman-republican oppidum, 2nd Century BCE. Archaeological site, Ribera del Fresno, Spain. Necropolis. Circular burial mound.
2nd century BCE Udayagiri Lion Capital Hindu Surya Temple. Stock Photo
RMP7M2AK–2nd century BCE Udayagiri Lion Capital Hindu Surya Temple.
Ter (Osmanabad) Maharashtra. Terracotta female standing with incised, right hand broken. Circa 2nd century BCE, Satvahana Stock Photo
RFHA47Y5–Ter (Osmanabad) Maharashtra. Terracotta female standing with incised, right hand broken. Circa 2nd century BCE, Satvahana
5740. Clay plaque depicting a richly dressed goddess. Babylonia, 2nd. Millennium BCE. Stock Photo
RMDGYBMB–5740. Clay plaque depicting a richly dressed goddess. Babylonia, 2nd. Millennium BCE.
Fragment of a statue. Al-'Ula. 5th-2nd century BCE. Sandstone. National Museum, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia. Stock Photo
RMHN6YKB–Fragment of a statue. Al-'Ula. 5th-2nd century BCE. Sandstone. National Museum, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia.
'Female Figure Carrying a Basket; English: Egypt, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Sculpture Terracotta Height: 8 1/4 in. (20.96 cm) Gift of Robert Blaugrund (M.82.77.18) Egyptian Art; 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE; ' Stock Photo
RM2B8EXE0–'Female Figure Carrying a Basket; English: Egypt, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Sculpture Terracotta Height: 8 1/4 in. (20.96 cm) Gift of Robert Blaugrund (M.82.77.18) Egyptian Art; 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE; '
Romans in Corinth following Rome's declaration of war on the Achaean League in 146 BC, victories over league forces and the Roman capture of Corinth. When he entered the Greek city, west of Athens, Lucius Mummius, Roman statesman and general killed all the men and sold the women and children into slavery before burning the city, for which he was given the cognomen Achaicus as the conqueror of the Achaean League. Corinth remained largely deserted until Julius Caesar refounded the city as Colonia Laus Iulia Corinthiensis in 44 BCE, shortly before his assassination. Stock Photo
RMW63HRX–Romans in Corinth following Rome's declaration of war on the Achaean League in 146 BC, victories over league forces and the Roman capture of Corinth. When he entered the Greek city, west of Athens, Lucius Mummius, Roman statesman and general killed all the men and sold the women and children into slavery before burning the city, for which he was given the cognomen Achaicus as the conqueror of the Achaean League. Corinth remained largely deserted until Julius Caesar refounded the city as Colonia Laus Iulia Corinthiensis in 44 BCE, shortly before his assassination.
. English: Detail of the Nile Mosaic of Palestrina showing hippos and crocodiles among the reeds and waters of the Nile. end of 2nd century BCE. Unknown 280 Hippos and Crocs among Reeds in Nile River Mosaic Stock Photo
RMMX9KW0–. English: Detail of the Nile Mosaic of Palestrina showing hippos and crocodiles among the reeds and waters of the Nile. end of 2nd century BCE. Unknown 280 Hippos and Crocs among Reeds in Nile River Mosaic
(150712) -- BET SHE'ARIM, July 12, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Carved animals are seen on a sarcophagus in the cave of the coffins at Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, on July 11, 2015. Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, the landmark of Jewish Renewal, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 4, 2015. Consisting of a series of catacombs, the necropolis developed from the 2nd century BCE as the primary Jewish burial place outside Jerusalem following the failure of the second Jewish revolt against Roman rule. Located southeast of the city of Haifa, these catacombs are a treasury of ar Stock Photo
RMEXDFJN–(150712) -- BET SHE'ARIM, July 12, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Carved animals are seen on a sarcophagus in the cave of the coffins at Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, on July 11, 2015. Necropolis of Bet She'arim in Israel, the landmark of Jewish Renewal, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 4, 2015. Consisting of a series of catacombs, the necropolis developed from the 2nd century BCE as the primary Jewish burial place outside Jerusalem following the failure of the second Jewish revolt against Roman rule. Located southeast of the city of Haifa, these catacombs are a treasury of ar
Painted wood decorative plaque depicting Horus of the Two Horizons (Horakhty) from the Ptolemaic Period (3rd-2nd century BCE), Egypt displayed at the Archeology Wing of the Israel Museum in West Jerusalem Israel Stock Photo
RM2B612HP–Painted wood decorative plaque depicting Horus of the Two Horizons (Horakhty) from the Ptolemaic Period (3rd-2nd century BCE), Egypt displayed at the Archeology Wing of the Israel Museum in West Jerusalem Israel
Rome. Italy. Bronze statue of Hercules in gilded bronze, sculpture, 2nd C BC, from the Forum Boarium, Capitoline Museum. Musei Capitolini. Stock Photo
RMHPMYG6–Rome. Italy. Bronze statue of Hercules in gilded bronze, sculpture, 2nd C BC, from the Forum Boarium, Capitoline Museum. Musei Capitolini.
Greek Art. Greece. Funerary statue of a woman carved in marble. Bust. Found in Delos. Copy of 2nd century BCE from an original dated in 300 BCE. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Stock Photo
RMPPF6K2–Greek Art. Greece. Funerary statue of a woman carved in marble. Bust. Found in Delos. Copy of 2nd century BCE from an original dated in 300 BCE. National Archaeological Museum. Athens.
Hornachuelos, roman-republican oppidum during 2nd Century BCE. Archaeological site, Ribera del Fresno, Spain Stock Photo
RF2BY5BWC–Hornachuelos, roman-republican oppidum during 2nd Century BCE. Archaeological site, Ribera del Fresno, Spain
India: A scene from the Mahajanaka Jataka, Ajanta Caves. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India are 31 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stock Photo
RM2B00WJN–India: A scene from the Mahajanaka Jataka, Ajanta Caves. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India are 31 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka. The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marble sculpture known as the Venus de Milo by Alexandros of Antioch. Alexandros of Antioch a Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic age Stock Photo
RM2CWB8XY–Marble sculpture known as the Venus de Milo by Alexandros of Antioch. Alexandros of Antioch a Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic age
A map showing the route of the Silk Road, which connected East and West between the 2nd century BCE and the 18th century. The areas in darker yellow indicate the extent of the Islamic world in 1500. Stock Photo
RM2BDX9FM–A map showing the route of the Silk Road, which connected East and West between the 2nd century BCE and the 18th century. The areas in darker yellow indicate the extent of the Islamic world in 1500.
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