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The House of the Faun, built during the 2nd century BC, was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii, Italy, and housed many great pieces of art. It is one of the most luxurious aristocratic houses from the Roman republic, and reflects this period better than most archaeological evidence found even in Rome itself. Marine fauna mosaic, from the House of the Faun, depicts over twenty forms of fish, shellfish and eels. At center, an octopus attacks a lobster. Surrounding them are dogfish, morays, sea basses, sea breams, mullets, and electric rays. Roman mosaics are con Stock Photo
RMJR31RM–The House of the Faun, built during the 2nd century BC, was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii, Italy, and housed many great pieces of art. It is one of the most luxurious aristocratic houses from the Roman republic, and reflects this period better than most archaeological evidence found even in Rome itself. Marine fauna mosaic, from the House of the Faun, depicts over twenty forms of fish, shellfish and eels. At center, an octopus attacks a lobster. Surrounding them are dogfish, morays, sea basses, sea breams, mullets, and electric rays. Roman mosaics are con
Satyrs on Atlantis Roman 2nd century AD Albani Collection Stock Photo
RMCF495W–Satyrs on Atlantis Roman 2nd century AD Albani Collection
2nd-century world map from the atlas Geography / Geographia by Claudius Ptolemy / Claudius Ptolemaeus, mathematician, astronomer and geographer Stock Photo
RMW7H3XD–2nd-century world map from the atlas Geography / Geographia by Claudius Ptolemy / Claudius Ptolemaeus, mathematician, astronomer and geographer
Markets of Trajan, 2nd century AD, comprising 150 shops, Rome, Italy Stock Photo
RFARBWPJ–Markets of Trajan, 2nd century AD, comprising 150 shops, Rome, Italy
End of 2nd century beginning of 3rd century AD Roman marble sculpture of Hercules at rest copied from the second half of the 4th century BC Hellanisti Stock Photo
RFT3PRY9–End of 2nd century beginning of 3rd century AD Roman marble sculpture of Hercules at rest copied from the second half of the 4th century BC Hellanisti
Map of the Old World according to Ptolemy, 2nd century Stock Photo
RM2M9CWMX–Map of the Old World according to Ptolemy, 2nd century
Bronze Statue of Adonis, Saida, Lebanon, 2nd century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo
RMW7D0BT–Bronze Statue of Adonis, Saida, Lebanon, 2nd century. Artist: Unknown
Mercury and his caduceus, as a psychopomp - from a 2nd century AD Roman sculptured tomb, now in the Uffizi, Florence. - © /Charles Walker Stock Photo
RMMBD68E–Mercury and his caduceus, as a psychopomp - from a 2nd century AD Roman sculptured tomb, now in the Uffizi, Florence. - © /Charles Walker
Syria: Funerary bust of a noblewoman of Palmyra, 2nd century CE. Photo by PHGCOM (CC BY-SA 3.0 License). Funerary bust of Aqmat, daughter of Hagagu, descendant of Zebida, descendant of Ma'an, with Palmyrenian inscription. Stock Photo
RM2B01A5F–Syria: Funerary bust of a noblewoman of Palmyra, 2nd century CE. Photo by PHGCOM (CC BY-SA 3.0 License). Funerary bust of Aqmat, daughter of Hagagu, descendant of Zebida, descendant of Ma'an, with Palmyrenian inscription.
The photo shows the underground cemeteries of Rome as they used to be until the 4th century. The photo shows a corridor in the oldest complex from the 2nd century in the Domitilla cemetery with burial chambers hewn into soft tuff stone in corridors that were 60 to 80 cm wide and 2-8 m high. This form of burial was already known to the Roman Jews and was adopted by the early Christians. The catacombs fell into oblivion in the Middle Ages and were rediscovered by chance in the 16th century. Stock Photo
RM2B2B6RA–The photo shows the underground cemeteries of Rome as they used to be until the 4th century. The photo shows a corridor in the oldest complex from the 2nd century in the Domitilla cemetery with burial chambers hewn into soft tuff stone in corridors that were 60 to 80 cm wide and 2-8 m high. This form of burial was already known to the Roman Jews and was adopted by the early Christians. The catacombs fell into oblivion in the Middle Ages and were rediscovered by chance in the 16th century.
Standing Buddha. Kushana, 2nd century AD. Gandhara Stock Photo
RM2K0A9NM–Standing Buddha. Kushana, 2nd century AD. Gandhara
Map, Roman Empire around the middle of the 2nd century AD, Germany Stock Photo
RMR0C368–Map, Roman Empire around the middle of the 2nd century AD, Germany
Bust of a female deity, 2nd century Stock Photo
RMFGRK1C–Bust of a female deity, 2nd century
Patras, Greece. Roman Odeon, 2nd century BC. Peloponnese. Stock Photo
RMMANRDJ–Patras, Greece. Roman Odeon, 2nd century BC. Peloponnese.
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
A sketch of a 2nd century fresco of Christ from the Roman catacombs of Achilles & Nero, c1861. After Thomas Frank Heaphy (1813-1873). Stock Photo
RM2PETDA9–A sketch of a 2nd century fresco of Christ from the Roman catacombs of Achilles & Nero, c1861. After Thomas Frank Heaphy (1813-1873).
Roman Centurion, 2nd Century, historical re-enactment soldier soldiers England UK Stock Photo
RMDWHD6W–Roman Centurion, 2nd Century, historical re-enactment soldier soldiers England UK
Turkey, Antalya, Kaleici, 2nd century circular Hidirlik Tower overlooking sea Stock Photo
RMPFPDRB–Turkey, Antalya, Kaleici, 2nd century circular Hidirlik Tower overlooking sea
Map of the Roman Dominions in the 2nd century BC, with the dates of the chief aquisitions. From Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, published 1883. Stock Photo
RM2GNRMXE–Map of the Roman Dominions in the 2nd century BC, with the dates of the chief aquisitions. From Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, published 1883.
Dacian Wars, 2nd Century Stock Photo
RM2BDX7K2–Dacian Wars, 2nd Century
Bust of Serapis Antinoe Egypt 2nd century AD Egyptian Stock Photo
RMW9ET7H–Bust of Serapis Antinoe Egypt 2nd century AD Egyptian
Italy, Rome, Insula dell'Ara Coeli (2nd century AD) Stock Photo
RM2GPN4NX–Italy, Rome, Insula dell'Ara Coeli (2nd century AD)
ANCIENT WORLD as known in the 2nd century AD. Cf with Modern World, 1880 map Stock Photo
RFFBX5R5–ANCIENT WORLD as known in the 2nd century AD. Cf with Modern World, 1880 map
This illustration shows the Entrance Construction on the Acropolis at Pergamon in the 2nd century BC. The drawing is based on R Bohn. Pergamon was founded in the 3rd century BC as the capital of the Attalid dynasty. Located in the Aegean Region, the heart of the Antique World, and at the crossroads between Europe and the Middle East, it became an important cultural, scientific and political center. Stock Photo
RF2EJ53GA–This illustration shows the Entrance Construction on the Acropolis at Pergamon in the 2nd century BC. The drawing is based on R Bohn. Pergamon was founded in the 3rd century BC as the capital of the Attalid dynasty. Located in the Aegean Region, the heart of the Antique World, and at the crossroads between Europe and the Middle East, it became an important cultural, scientific and political center.
Map of the Old World according to Ptolemy, 2nd century Stock Photo
RM2M9CWWN–Map of the Old World according to Ptolemy, 2nd century
University of Edinburgh conservator Emily Hicks takes a closer look at an Egyptian divorce papers from the 2nd Century. Stock Photo
RMKK7HPW–University of Edinburgh conservator Emily Hicks takes a closer look at an Egyptian divorce papers from the 2nd Century.
Roman Mythology Al Res Remains of the ancient Roman theatre of the 2nd century at Arles France Stock Photo
RMMC6J0B–Roman Mythology Al Res Remains of the ancient Roman theatre of the 2nd century at Arles France
China: The Flying Horse of Gansu, 2nd century CE. The Flying Horse of Gansu, also known as the Bronze Running Horse or the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, is a bronze sculpture from the tomb of General Zhang, Leitai, Wuwei County, Gansu province, 2nd century CE, Eastern Han Dynasty. Stock Photo
RM2B0119N–China: The Flying Horse of Gansu, 2nd century CE. The Flying Horse of Gansu, also known as the Bronze Running Horse or the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, is a bronze sculpture from the tomb of General Zhang, Leitai, Wuwei County, Gansu province, 2nd century CE, Eastern Han Dynasty.
Roman theatre (2nd century AD), Aspendos, Turkey Stock Photo
RMEBA2MK–Roman theatre (2nd century AD), Aspendos, Turkey
Thalia, the muse of Comedy. Roman, 2nd century AD Stock Photo
RMF7NERA–Thalia, the muse of Comedy. Roman, 2nd century AD
Saint Cecilia (2nd Century AD), Christian Martyr and Patroness of Musicians, Engraving by Cook after G. Staal, 1858 Stock Photo
RMP58H9F–Saint Cecilia (2nd Century AD), Christian Martyr and Patroness of Musicians, Engraving by Cook after G. Staal, 1858
Roman gravestone. 2nd century AD. Giralda. Cathedral of Sevilles. Andalusia. Spain. Stock Photo
RMW19FW8–Roman gravestone. 2nd century AD. Giralda. Cathedral of Sevilles. Andalusia. Spain.
Patras, Greece. View of the Roman Odeon. 2nd century BC. Peloponnese. Stock Photo
RMMANRDN–Patras, Greece. View of the Roman Odeon. 2nd century BC. Peloponnese.
Small statue of Asclepius. 2nd century CE. Stock Photo
RMDC9A64–Small statue of Asclepius. 2nd century CE.
events, Cimbrian War 113 - 101 BC, Cimbri and Teutons in combat with the Romans, wood engraving after drawing by Heinrich Leutemann, 2nd half 19th century, ancient world, antiquity, Roman Empire, Germanics, 2nd century BC, historic, historical, ancient world, people, Stock Photo
RMBHNA3A–events, Cimbrian War 113 - 101 BC, Cimbri and Teutons in combat with the Romans, wood engraving after drawing by Heinrich Leutemann, 2nd half 19th century, ancient world, antiquity, Roman Empire, Germanics, 2nd century BC, historic, historical, ancient world, people,
Roman ballista and soldiers, 2nd century, historical re-enactment soldier weaponry England UK Stock Photo
RMDWHD5W–Roman ballista and soldiers, 2nd century, historical re-enactment soldier weaponry England UK
Lebanon, Baalbek, Great Court, stone inscribed with dedication to Hadrian, 2nd century AD Stock Photo
RMPFM95B–Lebanon, Baalbek, Great Court, stone inscribed with dedication to Hadrian, 2nd century AD
Gaius Gracchus fleeing across a wooden bridge over the Tiber in an attempt to escape the Roman consuls. Gaius Sempronius Gracchus,154–121 BC. Roman Popularis politician in the 2nd century BC. From Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, published 1883. Stock Photo
RM2H4F5XY–Gaius Gracchus fleeing across a wooden bridge over the Tiber in an attempt to escape the Roman consuls. Gaius Sempronius Gracchus,154–121 BC. Roman Popularis politician in the 2nd century BC. From Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, published 1883.
Ptolemy, Alexandria Observatory, 2nd Century Stock Photo
RM2BDY0ED–Ptolemy, Alexandria Observatory, 2nd Century
Bodhisattva - Gandhara 2nd Century A.D., Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan. Schist. Stock Photo
RM2HG4XDE–Bodhisattva - Gandhara 2nd Century A.D., Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan. Schist.
Italy, Rome, Insula dell'Ara Coeli (2nd century AD) Stock Photo
RM2DAWETJ–Italy, Rome, Insula dell'Ara Coeli (2nd century AD)
2Nd Century Roman Ruins, Dougga, Tunisia Stock Photo
RMD2BWMH–2Nd Century Roman Ruins, Dougga, Tunisia
The Temple of Artemis, built in the 2nd century AD, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East Stock Photo
RMBX6960–The Temple of Artemis, built in the 2nd century AD, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East
Roman wheels, 3rd century BCE to 2nd century CE Stock Photo
RM2M96T45–Roman wheels, 3rd century BCE to 2nd century CE
The tomb stone of a young 2nd Century Roman physician found close to Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, England. Stock Photo
RMKGC86N–The tomb stone of a young 2nd Century Roman physician found close to Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, England.
Painted image of an ancient Greek sphinx on ceramic of circa 2nd century BC, in Rhodes Museum Stock Photo
RMMC877C–Painted image of an ancient Greek sphinx on ceramic of circa 2nd century BC, in Rhodes Museum
China: The Flying Horse of Gansu, 2nd century CE. The Flying Horse of Gansu, also known as the Bronze Running Horse or the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, is a bronze sculpture from the tomb of General Zhang, Leitai, Wuwei County, Gansu province, 2nd century CE, Eastern Han Dynasty. Stock Photo
RM2B0119W–China: The Flying Horse of Gansu, 2nd century CE. The Flying Horse of Gansu, also known as the Bronze Running Horse or the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, is a bronze sculpture from the tomb of General Zhang, Leitai, Wuwei County, Gansu province, 2nd century CE, Eastern Han Dynasty.
Roman theatre (2nd century AD), Aspendos, Turkey Stock Photo
RMEBA2MM–Roman theatre (2nd century AD), Aspendos, Turkey
The Knucklebone player; Roman. 1st - 2nd Century AD. Stock Photo
RMRJRP70–The Knucklebone player; Roman. 1st - 2nd Century AD.
Remains of 2nd century AD Roman amphitheatre now grassland habitat Cirencester Amphitheatre Gloucestershire England May Stock Photo
RMDW8HJ9–Remains of 2nd century AD Roman amphitheatre now grassland habitat Cirencester Amphitheatre Gloucestershire England May
Roman gravestone. 2nd century AD. Giralda. Cathedral of Sevilles. Andalusia. Spain. Stock Photo
RMTR7FK2–Roman gravestone. 2nd century AD. Giralda. Cathedral of Sevilles. Andalusia. Spain.
Patras, Greece. View of the Roman Odeon. 2nd century BC. Peloponnese. Stock Photo
RMMANRDY–Patras, Greece. View of the Roman Odeon. 2nd century BC. Peloponnese.
Small statue of Hygieia. Mid-2nd century C.E. Stock Photo
RMDC9GAN–Small statue of Hygieia. Mid-2nd century C.E.
events, Cimbrian War 113 - 101 BC, Battle of Vercellae, 30.7.101 BC, wood engraving after drawing by Karl Ens, 19th century, ancient world, antiquity, Roman Empire, Germanics, Cimbri, Romans, soldiers, legionary, Italy, 2nd century BC, historic, historical, ancient world, people, Stock Photo
RMBJTP7R–events, Cimbrian War 113 - 101 BC, Battle of Vercellae, 30.7.101 BC, wood engraving after drawing by Karl Ens, 19th century, ancient world, antiquity, Roman Empire, Germanics, Cimbri, Romans, soldiers, legionary, Italy, 2nd century BC, historic, historical, ancient world, people,
Roman Army, high ranking Officer, 2nd century, historical re-enactment legionary soldier soldiers England UK Stock Photo
RMDWHD2X–Roman Army, high ranking Officer, 2nd century, historical re-enactment legionary soldier soldiers England UK
PAIR OF EARRINGS, 2nd century B.C Stock Photo
RMW51DHA–PAIR OF EARRINGS, 2nd century B.C
Roman mosaic dating from the 2nd century AD of a hunting scene. Stock Photo
RMF1P2CN–Roman mosaic dating from the 2nd century AD of a hunting scene.
Ptolemy, Alexandria Observatory, 2nd Century Stock Photo
RF2DCD7T4–Ptolemy, Alexandria Observatory, 2nd Century
Head of a Satyr 2nd Century Uffizi Museum Marble Italy Italian Stock Photo
RMJGD9XA–Head of a Satyr 2nd Century Uffizi Museum Marble Italy Italian
Italy, Rome, Insula dell'Ara Coeli (2nd century AD) Stock Photo
RM2DAWETE–Italy, Rome, Insula dell'Ara Coeli (2nd century AD)
2Nd Century Roman Ruins, Dougga, Tunisia Stock Photo
RMD2BWMN–2Nd Century Roman Ruins, Dougga, Tunisia
Mosaic Christ Helios 2nd century Stock Photo
RMWH9BMN–Mosaic Christ Helios 2nd century
16th century Map of Libya based on 2nd century Ptolemy Map Stock Photo
RM2M9CWNY–16th century Map of Libya based on 2nd century Ptolemy Map
Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd Century running above the sandstone quarries at Denton Dean near Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This section is known as the Wall of Severus. Emperor Septimius Severus was in Britain from 208 until his death, at York, in February 211. Stock Photo
RMKGC86C–Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd Century running above the sandstone quarries at Denton Dean near Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This section is known as the Wall of Severus. Emperor Septimius Severus was in Britain from 208 until his death, at York, in February 211.
Roman Mythology The Hunt Bas Relief from 2nd century sarcophagus in the Musee Lapidaire Arles France Stock Photo
RMMC6J09–Roman Mythology The Hunt Bas Relief from 2nd century sarcophagus in the Musee Lapidaire Arles France
Pakistan/Afghanistan: Standing image of the Buddha, Gandhara Kingdom, 1st-2nd century CE. Gandhāra is noted for the distinctive Gandhāra style of Buddhist art, which developed out of a merger of Greek, Syrian, Persian and Indian artistic influence. This development began during the Parthian Period (50 BCE - 75 CE). Gandhāran style flourished and achieved its peak during the Kushan period, from the 1st to the 5th century. It declined and suffered destruction after invasion of the White Huns in the 5th century. Stock Photo
RM2B01D24–Pakistan/Afghanistan: Standing image of the Buddha, Gandhara Kingdom, 1st-2nd century CE. Gandhāra is noted for the distinctive Gandhāra style of Buddhist art, which developed out of a merger of Greek, Syrian, Persian and Indian artistic influence. This development began during the Parthian Period (50 BCE - 75 CE). Gandhāran style flourished and achieved its peak during the Kushan period, from the 1st to the 5th century. It declined and suffered destruction after invasion of the White Huns in the 5th century.
Roman theatre (2nd century AD), Aspendos, Turkey Stock Photo
RMEB6GRC–Roman theatre (2nd century AD), Aspendos, Turkey
The Knucklebone player; Roman. 1st - 2nd Century AD. Stock Photo
RMRJRP7T–The Knucklebone player; Roman. 1st - 2nd Century AD.
Baccanalia, stone sculpture dating from the 2nd century, from Mathura, National Museum, New Delhi, India, Asia Stock Photo
RMBG0A1J–Baccanalia, stone sculpture dating from the 2nd century, from Mathura, National Museum, New Delhi, India, Asia
Bacchus' triumphal entry. Roman mosaic. 2nd century. Caesaraugusta (Zaragoza, Spain). Stock Photo
RMHM9C7A–Bacchus' triumphal entry. Roman mosaic. 2nd century. Caesaraugusta (Zaragoza, Spain).
Italy. Pompeii. Ruins of the Basilica (late 2nd century BC). In the background, colonnade of forum. Stock Photo
RMK56BP5–Italy. Pompeii. Ruins of the Basilica (late 2nd century BC). In the background, colonnade of forum.
A wreath of trapped thrushes mosaic, late 2nd century AD, Roman from pavement of a triclinium (dining room) at Thysdrus, El-Jem, Stock Photo
RMH2G8AR–A wreath of trapped thrushes mosaic, late 2nd century AD, Roman from pavement of a triclinium (dining room) at Thysdrus, El-Jem,
events, Cimbrian War 113 - 101 BC, Battle of Vercellae, 30.7.101 BC, Cimbrian women defending the carriages, wood engraving, 19th century, ancient world, antiquity, Roman Empire, Germanics, Cimbri, Romans, soldiers, legionary, Italy, 2nd century BC, historic, historical, ancient world, people, Stock Photo
RMBJN6FR–events, Cimbrian War 113 - 101 BC, Battle of Vercellae, 30.7.101 BC, Cimbrian women defending the carriages, wood engraving, 19th century, ancient world, antiquity, Roman Empire, Germanics, Cimbri, Romans, soldiers, legionary, Italy, 2nd century BC, historic, historical, ancient world, people,
Roman Army, high ranking Officer, 2nd century, historical re-enactment legionary soldier soldiers England UK Stock Photo
RMDWHCXA–Roman Army, high ranking Officer, 2nd century, historical re-enactment legionary soldier soldiers England UK
Greek, Bowl, 3rd Century BC/2nd Century AD Stock Photo
RM2A2PA8D–Greek, Bowl, 3rd Century BC/2nd Century AD
2nd century Roman amphitheatre, Tarragona, Tarragona Province, Catalonia, Spain. It could seat up to 15,000 spectators. The Archaeological Ensemble Stock Photo
RM2HPMEEM–2nd century Roman amphitheatre, Tarragona, Tarragona Province, Catalonia, Spain. It could seat up to 15,000 spectators. The Archaeological Ensemble
Ptolemy, Alexandria Observatory, 2nd Century Stock Photo
RM2F61GR0–Ptolemy, Alexandria Observatory, 2nd Century
Statue of Minerva Sculpture 2nd century BC Marble cm 321 Roman Rome Capitoline Museum Italy Italian Stock Photo
RMEEKGW5–Statue of Minerva Sculpture 2nd century BC Marble cm 321 Roman Rome Capitoline Museum Italy Italian
Italy, Rome, Forum Boarium, temple of Hercules Victor, also called temple of Vesta (2nd century BC) Stock Photo
RMD4B4ET–Italy, Rome, Forum Boarium, temple of Hercules Victor, also called temple of Vesta (2nd century BC)
2Nd Century Roman Theater Ruins, Dougga, Tunisia Stock Photo
RMD2BWXB–2Nd Century Roman Theater Ruins, Dougga, Tunisia
The Venus of Milo late 2nd century A.D. Stock Photo
RMWHBGBP–The Venus of Milo late 2nd century A.D.
Map of the Old World according to Ptolemy, 2nd century - Typus orbis descriptione Ptolemaei Stock Photo
RM2M9CWP0–Map of the Old World according to Ptolemy, 2nd century - Typus orbis descriptione Ptolemaei
Britannia is the female personification of the British Isles. In the 2nd century, Roman Britannia came to be personified as a goddess, armed with a trident and shield and wearing a Corinthian helmet. The name Britannia long survived the end of Roman rule in Britain in the 5th century and yielded the name for the island in most European and various other languages. Stock Photo
RMMN3NPX–Britannia is the female personification of the British Isles. In the 2nd century, Roman Britannia came to be personified as a goddess, armed with a trident and shield and wearing a Corinthian helmet. The name Britannia long survived the end of Roman rule in Britain in the 5th century and yielded the name for the island in most European and various other languages.
Roman mosaic of the 2nd century on the floor of a dwelling house in Delos, Greece. It creates an optical illusion. Stock Photo
RMMBD54F–Roman mosaic of the 2nd century on the floor of a dwelling house in Delos, Greece. It creates an optical illusion.
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'.
Detail inside the Roman theatre (2nd century AD), Aspendos, Turkey Stock Photo
RMEB6GRB–Detail inside the Roman theatre (2nd century AD), Aspendos, Turkey
Statue of Demeter on an altar. Roman, 2nd century AD Stock Photo
RMD988D1–Statue of Demeter on an altar. Roman, 2nd century AD
Surya, stone sculpture dating from the 2nd century, from Mathura, Government Museum, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia Stock Photo
RMBG0A28–Surya, stone sculpture dating from the 2nd century, from Mathura, Government Museum, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
Bacchus. Marble. 2nd century. Aldaya (Valencia). National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain. Stock Photo
RMHMG2PH–Bacchus. Marble. 2nd century. Aldaya (Valencia). National Archaeological Museum, Madrid. Spain.
Italy. Herculaneum. Samnite House. Oldest building in Herculaneum, 2nd century BC. Exterior. Campania. Stock Photo
RMJH9568–Italy. Herculaneum. Samnite House. Oldest building in Herculaneum, 2nd century BC. Exterior. Campania.
Boy with the goose, Roman copy, 2nd century AD Glyptothek, Munich, Bavaria, Germany Stock Photo
RM2PNG99J–Boy with the goose, Roman copy, 2nd century AD Glyptothek, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
events, Cimbrian War 113 - 101 BC, Battle of Vercellae, 30.7.101 BC, Cimbrian women defending the carriages, wood engraving after drawing by Heinrich Leutemann, 2nd half 19th century, ancient world, antiquity, Roman Empire, Germanics, Cimbri, Romans, soldiers, legionary, Italy, 2nd century BC, historic, historical, ancient world, people, Stock Photo
RMBJTTE9–events, Cimbrian War 113 - 101 BC, Battle of Vercellae, 30.7.101 BC, Cimbrian women defending the carriages, wood engraving after drawing by Heinrich Leutemann, 2nd half 19th century, ancient world, antiquity, Roman Empire, Germanics, Cimbri, Romans, soldiers, legionary, Italy, 2nd century BC, historic, historical, ancient world, people,
Roman Army, 14th Legion in Britain, 2nd century, historical re-enactment legionary soldier soldiers England UK Stock Photo
RMDWHD4Y–Roman Army, 14th Legion in Britain, 2nd century, historical re-enactment legionary soldier soldiers England UK
Roman, One-wick Lamp, 1st/2nd Century AD Stock Photo
RM2A2R3AT–Roman, One-wick Lamp, 1st/2nd Century AD
2nd century Roman amphitheatre, Tarragona, Tarragona Province, Catalonia, Spain. It could seat up to 15,000 spectators. The Archaeological Ensemble Stock Photo
RM2HPMED1–2nd century Roman amphitheatre, Tarragona, Tarragona Province, Catalonia, Spain. It could seat up to 15,000 spectators. The Archaeological Ensemble
Roman Marine Mosaic, 2nd Century BC Stock Photo
RM2BDYNY3–Roman Marine Mosaic, 2nd Century BC
Tragic mask,1st-2nd century AD. Marble. From Banuelos (Avila province, Castile and Leon, Madrid, National Archaeological Museum, Spanish Spain, Stock Photo
RM2D996FE–Tragic mask,1st-2nd century AD. Marble. From Banuelos (Avila province, Castile and Leon, Madrid, National Archaeological Museum, Spanish Spain,
italy, rome, forum boarium, temple of hercules victor, also called temple of vesta (2nd century BC) Stock Photo
RM2G3G7EC–italy, rome, forum boarium, temple of hercules victor, also called temple of vesta (2nd century BC)
2Nd Century Roman Theater Ruins, Dougga, Tunisia Stock Photo
RMD2BWJF–2Nd Century Roman Theater Ruins, Dougga, Tunisia
Relief from the 2nd century A.D. Roman travelling wagon.. Stock Photo
RMWH8Y8W–Relief from the 2nd century A.D. Roman travelling wagon..
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