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The figure illustrated represents an ancient Hebrew high priest in full dress. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFH3FKXY–The figure illustrated represents an ancient Hebrew high priest in full dress. The illustration dates to 1882.

The four scenes shown here all depict life in an ancient Egyptian bazaar or marketplace and were drawn by Faucher-Gudin. Stock Photo

RFD0X00F–The four scenes shown here all depict life in an ancient Egyptian bazaar or marketplace and were drawn by Faucher-Gudin.

In ancient Egypt; fowling was often done with a type of boomerang as seen here. Fishing was done with a harpoon (and it could be a double harpoon as seen here) made either of stone or of metal; a line; a net; or; traps. Where the ponds failed the neighbouring Nile furnished them with inexhaustible supplies. Standing in light canoes or supported by a plank on bundles of reeds bound together; they ventured into mid-stream; in spite of the danger arising from the ever-present hippopotamus, or they penetrated up the canals amid aquatic plants, to bring down with the boomerang the birds. Stock Photo

RFG0JGFD–In ancient Egypt; fowling was often done with a type of boomerang as seen here. Fishing was done with a harpoon (and it could be a double harpoon as seen here) made either of stone or of metal; a line; a net; or; traps. Where the ponds failed the neighbouring Nile furnished them with inexhaustible supplies. Standing in light canoes or supported by a plank on bundles of reeds bound together; they ventured into mid-stream; in spite of the danger arising from the ever-present hippopotamus, or they penetrated up the canals amid aquatic plants, to bring down with the boomerang the birds.

The Greek goddess Artemis (Diana to the Romans) was particularly important to the people of Ephesus. The Ephesians believed her birthplace was nearby Ortygia (for other Greeks it was Delos). Artemis was the goddess of chastity, hunting, wild animals, forests, childbirth, and fertility. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, also known as the Artemision and Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to an ancient, local form of the goddess Artemis (associated with Diana, a Roman goddess). It was located in Ephesus near the modern town of Selçuk in present-day Turkey. It was completely rebuilt twi Stock Photo

RF2H58YP1–The Greek goddess Artemis (Diana to the Romans) was particularly important to the people of Ephesus. The Ephesians believed her birthplace was nearby Ortygia (for other Greeks it was Delos). Artemis was the goddess of chastity, hunting, wild animals, forests, childbirth, and fertility. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, also known as the Artemision and Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to an ancient, local form of the goddess Artemis (associated with Diana, a Roman goddess). It was located in Ephesus near the modern town of Selçuk in present-day Turkey. It was completely rebuilt twi

The illustration here shows ancient Greek vases.The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFHTJ6EP–The illustration here shows ancient Greek vases.The illustration dates to 1882.

Masks used in ancient Greek comedy Stock Photo

RF2E1P7AX–Masks used in ancient Greek comedy

RF2E1P7AY–Masks used in ancient Greek comedy

The ancient Greek represented here is a king. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFCWNA4R–The ancient Greek represented here is a king. The illustration dates to 1882.

This image shows an ancient Greek king. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFCNPKMC–This image shows an ancient Greek king. The illustration dates to 1882.

The illustration here shows three ancient Greek chairs.The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFHTJ6EM–The illustration here shows three ancient Greek chairs.The illustration dates to 1882.

The figure represented here represents an ancient Roman Christian priest. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFHJ9ECT–The figure represented here represents an ancient Roman Christian priest. The illustration dates to 1882.

This early 1900s illustration shows a reconstructed view of Piraeus, the port of ancient Athens. Stock Photo

RF2DP565R–This early 1900s illustration shows a reconstructed view of Piraeus, the port of ancient Athens.

This image shows an ancient Greek bridal couple. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFCNPKMJ–This image shows an ancient Greek bridal couple. The illustration dates to 1882.

This illustration of Roman helmet and sword is from an 1864 copy of Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome. Stock Photo

RFEX33GP–This illustration of Roman helmet and sword is from an 1864 copy of Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome.

English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in 1797-1798. Stock Photo

RFCFEWNN–English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in 1797-1798.

The figures illustrated here are three Hebrew figures from the ancient Middle East. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFH3FKXX–The figures illustrated here are three Hebrew figures from the ancient Middle East. The illustration dates to 1882.

The scene here shows an ancient Etruscan shoemaker's shop and is from a vase painting found at Orvieto. Stock Photo

RFCPBA3K–The scene here shows an ancient Etruscan shoemaker's shop and is from a vase painting found at Orvieto.

These illustrations of ancient Greeks represent, from left to right: a two commoners and a warrior. Stock Photo

RFC82R90–These illustrations of ancient Greeks represent, from left to right: a two commoners and a warrior.

The objects pictured, from left to right and top to bottom, are from ancient European times: Stock Photo

RFC040RH–The objects pictured, from left to right and top to bottom, are from ancient European times:

The figures represented here represent ancient Roman Christians: a woman with two children. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFHJ9ECW–The figures represented here represent ancient Roman Christians: a woman with two children. The illustration dates to 1882.

This 1891 illustration shows an astronomer in ancient Greece looking at the heavens and seeing figures that form part of Zodiac. Stock Photo

RME4JCPM–This 1891 illustration shows an astronomer in ancient Greece looking at the heavens and seeing figures that form part of Zodiac.

Top: ancient Egyptian chariot. Bottom: Seti I in his chariot heading to battle. Stock Photo

RFCFEWP9–Top: ancient Egyptian chariot. Bottom: Seti I in his chariot heading to battle.

This relief shows ancient Egyptian soldiers with shields at Siut, which is in the southern part of the country along the Nile. Stock Photo

RFD1HAP0–This relief shows ancient Egyptian soldiers with shields at Siut, which is in the southern part of the country along the Nile.

This illustration from the late 1800s shows a reconstructed view of finds of ancient Roman vases, glassware, and pottery. Stock Photo

RF2BFMG3C–This illustration from the late 1800s shows a reconstructed view of finds of ancient Roman vases, glassware, and pottery.

The ancient Greeks represented here are a female basket-bearer at a sacrificial festival. Stock Photo

RFCNPKN3–The ancient Greeks represented here are a female basket-bearer at a sacrificial festival.

The figures represent ancient Roman males, from left to right: a public orator, a senator. Stock Photo

RFCBY5E6–The figures represent ancient Roman males, from left to right: a public orator, a senator.

This 1882 illustration shows an ruler of an ancient Greek city-state in the fifth and fourth century B.C. Stock Photo

RFC82R81–This 1882 illustration shows an ruler of an ancient Greek city-state in the fifth and fourth century B.C.

This image of an ancient Greek woman shows her looking at her face in a mirror. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFCNPKKW–This image of an ancient Greek woman shows her looking at her face in a mirror. The illustration dates to 1882.

This map shows the world as it was known to the ancient Romans. Europe, Africa and Asia are all seen in much detail, considering the time period. Stock Photo

RF2A8N9TT–This map shows the world as it was known to the ancient Romans. Europe, Africa and Asia are all seen in much detail, considering the time period.

This 1895 illustration of an enormous ancient Assyrian palace was done by a German art historian, following excavations in area Stock Photo

RFBPEX22–This 1895 illustration of an enormous ancient Assyrian palace was done by a German art historian, following excavations in area

An ancient acrobat performs in this black-figure painting on a Panathenaic prize amphora from Rhodes. Stock Photo

RFCPBA43–An ancient acrobat performs in this black-figure painting on a Panathenaic prize amphora from Rhodes.

This illustration shows the lettering on a bronze tablet uncovered at Idalion, an ancient city in Cyprus. Stock Photo

RFBP9H6Y–This illustration shows the lettering on a bronze tablet uncovered at Idalion, an ancient city in Cyprus.

This illustration of a sculpture of a Roman soldier in the city of Rome is from an 1864 copy of Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome. Stock Photo

RFC5PYNF–This illustration of a sculpture of a Roman soldier in the city of Rome is from an 1864 copy of Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome.

This ancient Roman relief shows a coppersmith's shop. In the center is a square block with an anvil at one end. Stock Photo

RMDMKDAE–This ancient Roman relief shows a coppersmith's shop. In the center is a square block with an anvil at one end.

These illustrations of ancient Greeks represent, from left to right: a warrior and a trumpeter. The illustrations date to 1892. Stock Photo

RFC82R9T–These illustrations of ancient Greeks represent, from left to right: a warrior and a trumpeter. The illustrations date to 1892.

This illustration shows the frontispiece of Lord Macaulay's Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome, published in 1984. The illustrations were by Paul Hardy. Stock Photo

RFH2ANMG–This illustration shows the frontispiece of Lord Macaulay's Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome, published in 1984. The illustrations were by Paul Hardy.

This scene is of an old Roman dwelling in Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome, published in (1864) by Lord Macaulay (1859). Stock Photo

RFF32675–This scene is of an old Roman dwelling in Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome, published in (1864) by Lord Macaulay (1859).

This relief, from the palace of Sennacherib at Nineveh, the capital of ancient Assyria, has a barrel-shaped boat with fishermen. Stock Photo

RFBPCMHF–This relief, from the palace of Sennacherib at Nineveh, the capital of ancient Assyria, has a barrel-shaped boat with fishermen.

RFCFEWPC–This ancient Roman relief shows a coppersmith's shop. In the center is a square block with an anvil at one end.

The ancient Greeks represented here are, from left to right: a Greek in traveling clothes, two women. Stock Photo

RFCNPKK7–The ancient Greeks represented here are, from left to right: a Greek in traveling clothes, two women.

The illustration here shows ancient Greek musical instruments, inclding lyres, cymbals, a tambourine, and pan pipes. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFHTJ6ER–The illustration here shows ancient Greek musical instruments, inclding lyres, cymbals, a tambourine, and pan pipes. The illustration dates to 1882.

All three boats are clay models found in ancient Egyptian tombs and made especially to accompany the dead in the afterlife. Stock Photo

RFBPCFXM–All three boats are clay models found in ancient Egyptian tombs and made especially to accompany the dead in the afterlife.

Ancient Oriental Peoples. According to the legend on this early 1900s map: Orange - Mongolian; pink-Aryan; green-Semitic; purple-Hamitic. Stock Photo

RF2DP55M5–Ancient Oriental Peoples. According to the legend on this early 1900s map: Orange - Mongolian; pink-Aryan; green-Semitic; purple-Hamitic.

The illustration here shows ancient Greek artifacts. They are from left to right: a fan, two drinking horns, and a fan. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFHW703Y–The illustration here shows ancient Greek artifacts. They are from left to right: a fan, two drinking horns, and a fan. The illustration dates to 1882.

This red-figured vase painting shows ancient Greek youths washing after athletic practice. In the center is a large stone basin. Stock Photo

RMDJWC4K–This red-figured vase painting shows ancient Greek youths washing after athletic practice. In the center is a large stone basin.

This photo dates to 1970 and shows the remains of an insula (ancient Roman apartment house) in Ostia Antica, the port city on the Tyrrhenian Sea, of ancient Rome Stock Photo

RF2BHHXW1–This photo dates to 1970 and shows the remains of an insula (ancient Roman apartment house) in Ostia Antica, the port city on the Tyrrhenian Sea, of ancient Rome

This late 1800s plan of the ancient Greek town of Olympia is based on the plan by the highly respected German architect and archaeologist Wilhelm Dorpfeld Stock Photo

RF2DYF534–This late 1800s plan of the ancient Greek town of Olympia is based on the plan by the highly respected German architect and archaeologist Wilhelm Dorpfeld

This illustration dates to around 1900 and shows Napoleon's soldiers at Karnak. When Napoleon was n Egypt, he toured the ancient sites, including the Sphinx, and had his savants note all pertinent facts. Stock Photo

RFMC8TNB–This illustration dates to around 1900 and shows Napoleon's soldiers at Karnak. When Napoleon was n Egypt, he toured the ancient sites, including the Sphinx, and had his savants note all pertinent facts.

Shown here is Roman armor. The illustration is taken from Lord Thomas Macaulay's collections of poems (also called lays) titled Lays of Ancient Rome. He composed them between 1834 and 1838. Stock Photo

RFENE3E5–Shown here is Roman armor. The illustration is taken from Lord Thomas Macaulay's collections of poems (also called lays) titled Lays of Ancient Rome. He composed them between 1834 and 1838.

Here we see a douple-herm of the ancient Greek historians Herodotus and Thucydides. In the ancient Greek religion, a herm was sacred object of stone connected with the cult of Hermes, the fertility god. Stock Photo

RF2GGBTRX–Here we see a douple-herm of the ancient Greek historians Herodotus and Thucydides. In the ancient Greek religion, a herm was sacred object of stone connected with the cult of Hermes, the fertility god.

This art and text was part of an Egyptian manuscript that was found in the swathing of an ancient Egyptian mummy. This illustration dates to 1903 and appeared in the book History of Egypt by French Egyptologist Gaston Maspero. Stock Photo

RFF6B81D–This art and text was part of an Egyptian manuscript that was found in the swathing of an ancient Egyptian mummy. This illustration dates to 1903 and appeared in the book History of Egypt by French Egyptologist Gaston Maspero.

This illustrations shows daggers from ancient Egypt (1) and from the late Bronze Age Greek city of Mycenae (2 and 3) with inlaid designs. These are early 1900s illustrations of uncovered finds. Stock Photo

RF2BTAMNH–This illustrations shows daggers from ancient Egypt (1) and from the late Bronze Age Greek city of Mycenae (2 and 3) with inlaid designs. These are early 1900s illustrations of uncovered finds.

This illustration that dates to the 1880s shows an ancient cup worked in Oriental Sardonyx. This cup was among treasures discovered by a Frenchman named Paul Dubrux and now in the Museum of the Hermitage at St Petersburg. Stock Photo

RF2BFMG32–This illustration that dates to the 1880s shows an ancient cup worked in Oriental Sardonyx. This cup was among treasures discovered by a Frenchman named Paul Dubrux and now in the Museum of the Hermitage at St Petersburg.

The figures represented here, from left to right, represent ancient Roman Christians. From left to right, they are: a gravedigger from the catacombs, two women, and a priest. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFHJ9ECH–The figures represented here, from left to right, represent ancient Roman Christians. From left to right, they are: a gravedigger from the catacombs, two women, and a priest. The illustration dates to 1882.

This map of europe shows the principal ancient Roman roads throughout the area. The network of public Roman roads covered around 76,000 miles, and it greatly assisted the free movement of armies, people, and goods across the empire. Stock Photo

RF2GTKM62–This map of europe shows the principal ancient Roman roads throughout the area. The network of public Roman roads covered around 76,000 miles, and it greatly assisted the free movement of armies, people, and goods across the empire.

This late 1800s illustration shows a Greek pirate vessel, as taken from the image found on an ancient coin. This type of galley, known as a hemiolia, was developed in the 4th century B.C. Stock Photo

RF2C17CHB–This late 1800s illustration shows a Greek pirate vessel, as taken from the image found on an ancient coin. This type of galley, known as a hemiolia, was developed in the 4th century B.C.

This 1910 image shows refugees swimming along a river on inflated sheep skins. The time period is that of ancient Assyria around 800s BC. The relief is in the British Museum in London. Stock Photo

RF2JMWAEH–This 1910 image shows refugees swimming along a river on inflated sheep skins. The time period is that of ancient Assyria around 800s BC. The relief is in the British Museum in London.

This map dates to 1897 and shows the western Provinces of the ancient Roman Empire. Among them are: Hispania, Mauretania, Numidia, Itralia, Gallia, Britannia, Germania, Illyricum, Moesia, Macedonia, Egyptus, Noricum, Narbonensis, Sardinia, Corsica, Sicilia, Rhaetia, Pannonia. Stock Photo

RF2AF0RMH–This map dates to 1897 and shows the western Provinces of the ancient Roman Empire. Among them are: Hispania, Mauretania, Numidia, Itralia, Gallia, Britannia, Germania, Illyricum, Moesia, Macedonia, Egyptus, Noricum, Narbonensis, Sardinia, Corsica, Sicilia, Rhaetia, Pannonia.

RFHJ9EC8–The figures represented here, from left to right, represent ancient Roman Christians. From left to right, they are: a gravedigger from the catacombs, two women, a priest, a woman with two children, and a soldier. The illustration dates to 1882.

This illustration was done by Karl Weichardt (1846-1906) was a German architect and architectural painter. It shows an ancient Greek temple in Pompeii, the Roman town destroyed in 79 A.D. in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Stock Photo

RF2AXW8NY–This illustration was done by Karl Weichardt (1846-1906) was a German architect and architectural painter. It shows an ancient Greek temple in Pompeii, the Roman town destroyed in 79 A.D. in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

This design decorated an Attic pyxis (a small pot in which ancient Greek women stored their cosmetics, powder or jewelry). The images illustrate scenes from the lives of ancient Greek women. Here: Women preparting their toilet - cosmetics, washing, and dressing Stock Photo

RF2GJ4GMM–This design decorated an Attic pyxis (a small pot in which ancient Greek women stored their cosmetics, powder or jewelry). The images illustrate scenes from the lives of ancient Greek women. Here: Women preparting their toilet - cosmetics, washing, and dressing

The figure at left represents an ancient Hebrew high priest in full dress. The figure illustrated at right here is a Hebrew high priest during the Feat of Expiation, a day of fasting and offering repentance for sin. The illustration dates to 1882.The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RF2AB6D1Y–The figure at left represents an ancient Hebrew high priest in full dress. The figure illustrated at right here is a Hebrew high priest during the Feat of Expiation, a day of fasting and offering repentance for sin. The illustration dates to 1882.The illustration dates to 1882.

RF2AXW8P7–This illustration was done by Karl Weichardt (1846-1906) was a German architect and architectural painter. It shows an ancient Greek temple in Pompeii, the Roman town destroyed in 79 A.D. in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

RF2AXW8P3–This illustration was done by Karl Weichardt (1846-1906) was a German architect and architectural painter. It shows an ancient Greek temple in Pompeii, the Roman town destroyed in 79 A.D. in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

The 1907 caption reads: “Nefert [spelled today as Nofert] Royal Princess of the Old Kingdom Period — from limestone statue in Cairo Museum.” Nofret was a noblewoman and princess who lived in Ancient Egypt during the 4th dynasty of Egypt c. 2613 to 2494 BC. Stock Photo

RF2J3WM64–The 1907 caption reads: “Nefert [spelled today as Nofert] Royal Princess of the Old Kingdom Period — from limestone statue in Cairo Museum.” Nofret was a noblewoman and princess who lived in Ancient Egypt during the 4th dynasty of Egypt c. 2613 to 2494 BC.

This image dates to the early 1900s and shows the epxloration of the mounds at Nineveh, the oldest and most-populous city of the ancient Assyrian empire. Nineveh was situated on the east bank of the Tigris River and encircled by the modern city of Mosul, Iraq. Today, the remains of ancient Nineveh are the mound-ruins of Kouyunjik and Nabii Yunus. Stock Photo

RF2A9R817–This image dates to the early 1900s and shows the epxloration of the mounds at Nineveh, the oldest and most-populous city of the ancient Assyrian empire. Nineveh was situated on the east bank of the Tigris River and encircled by the modern city of Mosul, Iraq. Today, the remains of ancient Nineveh are the mound-ruins of Kouyunjik and Nabii Yunus.

RF2GJ4GMF–This design decorated an Attic pyxis (a small pot in which ancient Greek women stored their cosmetics, powder or jewelry). The images illustrate scenes from the lives of ancient Greek women. TOP: Women preparting their toilet - cosmetics, washing, and dressing BOTTOM: Bride and Marriage preparations.

This view shows the Acropolis in Athens as restored by Thiersch. The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is an outcrop of rock used in ancient times as a religious center. Under the fifth-century B.C. statesman Pericles, the time of the Golden Age of Athens, the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Parthenon, was built. Stock Photo

RF2DYF549–This view shows the Acropolis in Athens as restored by Thiersch. The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is an outcrop of rock used in ancient times as a religious center. Under the fifth-century B.C. statesman Pericles, the time of the Golden Age of Athens, the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Parthenon, was built.

The figures illustrated here are five Hebrew figures from the ancient Middle East. They represent, from left to right: three Hebrews, a Hebrew high priest in full dress, a Hebrew high priest during the Feat of Expiation, a day of fasting and offering repentance for sin. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RFH3FKXW–The figures illustrated here are five Hebrew figures from the ancient Middle East. They represent, from left to right: three Hebrews, a Hebrew high priest in full dress, a Hebrew high priest during the Feat of Expiation, a day of fasting and offering repentance for sin. The illustration dates to 1882.

This illustrartion dates to 1906 and the caption reads: Hippocrates refusing the presents of Artaxerxes. Hippocrates of Cos was an ancient Greek physician who was born around 460 B.C. The Hippocratic Oath honors his name. The scene pictured here is based on the legend that Hippocrates said no to a formal invitation from artaxerxes, king of Persia, to visit his court. Stock Photo

RF2C4YKY3–This illustrartion dates to 1906 and the caption reads: Hippocrates refusing the presents of Artaxerxes. Hippocrates of Cos was an ancient Greek physician who was born around 460 B.C. The Hippocratic Oath honors his name. The scene pictured here is based on the legend that Hippocrates said no to a formal invitation from artaxerxes, king of Persia, to visit his court.

This image is from 1897 and is a copy of a bust of Herodotus (his name in the Greek alphabet below). Herodotus (c. 484 – c. 425 BC) was an ancient Greek historian who was born in Halicarnassus in the Persian Empire. He is known for having written the book The Histories, a detailed record of his 'inquiry' on the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars Stock Photo

RF2A8N9TY–This image is from 1897 and is a copy of a bust of Herodotus (his name in the Greek alphabet below). Herodotus (c. 484 – c. 425 BC) was an ancient Greek historian who was born in Halicarnassus in the Persian Empire. He is known for having written the book The Histories, a detailed record of his 'inquiry' on the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars

This illustration shows a gold plate that is known as the Patera of Rennes. The Patera of Rennes is a patera of gold dating from the third century AD. It whih was made by goldsmiths of the Roman Empire. It was found in 1774 in the French town of Rennes. A patera was a shallow dish that was used in ancient religious ceremonies and rites, such as the libation. Stock Photo

RF2FNAD78–This illustration shows a gold plate that is known as the Patera of Rennes. The Patera of Rennes is a patera of gold dating from the third century AD. It whih was made by goldsmiths of the Roman Empire. It was found in 1774 in the French town of Rennes. A patera was a shallow dish that was used in ancient religious ceremonies and rites, such as the libation.

German Funeral Sacrifice. This illustration, daitng to around 1900, shows the deceased high on a funeral pyre, with those close to him in life preparing to join him in death. In ancient times, in various societies, it was the practice for those close to the deceased—family and servants, for example—to accompany the deceased to the afterlife. This practice was particularly observed by the more powerful members of the society. Stock Photo

RF2DHYHK7–German Funeral Sacrifice. This illustration, daitng to around 1900, shows the deceased high on a funeral pyre, with those close to him in life preparing to join him in death. In ancient times, in various societies, it was the practice for those close to the deceased—family and servants, for example—to accompany the deceased to the afterlife. This practice was particularly observed by the more powerful members of the society.

This 1910 image shows a painted potsherd from Palestine — Tel Megiddo, the site of the ancient city of Megiddo, the remains of which form a tell, situated in northern Israel near Kibbutz Megiddo to the southeast of Haifa. Megiddo is known for its historical, geographical, and theological importance, especially under its Greek name Armageddon. The site was abandoned in 350 BC. Stock Photo

RF2JH8GBC–This 1910 image shows a painted potsherd from Palestine — Tel Megiddo, the site of the ancient city of Megiddo, the remains of which form a tell, situated in northern Israel near Kibbutz Megiddo to the southeast of Haifa. Megiddo is known for its historical, geographical, and theological importance, especially under its Greek name Armageddon. The site was abandoned in 350 BC.

Shown here is the Zeus of Otricoli, an ancient Roman bust found in Otricoli in 1775 during the excavation financed by Pope Pius VI. It is on display in the Sala Rotonda of the Pio-Clementine Vatican Museum. Zeus is the god of the sky, lightning and thunder in Ancient Greek religion and myth, and king of the gods on Mount Olympus. Stock Photo

RF2BABK3C–Shown here is the Zeus of Otricoli, an ancient Roman bust found in Otricoli in 1775 during the excavation financed by Pope Pius VI. It is on display in the Sala Rotonda of the Pio-Clementine Vatican Museum. Zeus is the god of the sky, lightning and thunder in Ancient Greek religion and myth, and king of the gods on Mount Olympus.

This photo, taken around 1990, shows a front view of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is an outcrop of rock used in ancient times as a religious center. Under the fifth-century B.C. statesman Pericles, the time of the Golden Age of Athens, the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Parthenon, was built. Stock Photo

RFHP6J29–This photo, taken around 1990, shows a front view of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is an outcrop of rock used in ancient times as a religious center. Under the fifth-century B.C. statesman Pericles, the time of the Golden Age of Athens, the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Parthenon, was built.

This early 1900s illustration shows an ancient Greek actor in the costume of a Fury. The Erinyes, or Furies in English, were three goddesses of vengeance and retribution who punished men for crimes against the natural order. They were particularly concerned with homicide, unfilial conduct, offenses against the gods, and perjury. A victim seeking justice could call down the curse of the Erinys upon the criminal. Stock Photo

RF2CW1WBR–This early 1900s illustration shows an ancient Greek actor in the costume of a Fury. The Erinyes, or Furies in English, were three goddesses of vengeance and retribution who punished men for crimes against the natural order. They were particularly concerned with homicide, unfilial conduct, offenses against the gods, and perjury. A victim seeking justice could call down the curse of the Erinys upon the criminal.

RF2CW1WBJ–This early 1900s illustration shows an ancient Greek actor in the costume of a Fury. The Erinyes, or Furies in English, were three goddesses of vengeance and retribution who punished men for crimes against the natural order. They were particularly concerned with homicide, unfilial conduct, offenses against the gods, and perjury. A victim seeking justice could call down the curse of the Erinys upon the criminal.

RFHCG83H–This photo, taken around 1990, shows a front view of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is an outcrop of rock used in ancient times as a religious center. Under the fifth-century B.C. statesman Pericles, the time of the Golden Age of Athens, the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Parthenon, was built.

The photo here shows an ancient Egyptian ostrakon, a potsherd used as a writing surface. At the time, ostraca may have been used as scratchpads. Top: The king bringing in a prisoner Ostrakon in Museum Cairo. Bottom left: Priest Praying ostrakon in Museum Cairo Bottom Right: Two wrestlers 0strakon in Museum Cairo Stock Photo

RF2BMPWYK–The photo here shows an ancient Egyptian ostrakon, a potsherd used as a writing surface. At the time, ostraca may have been used as scratchpads. Top: The king bringing in a prisoner Ostrakon in Museum Cairo. Bottom left: Priest Praying ostrakon in Museum Cairo Bottom Right: Two wrestlers 0strakon in Museum Cairo

This illustration dates to the early 1900s and shows “Peruvian Warriors of the Inca Period.” It is copied from a Peruvian painting dating to the ancient Peruvian time of the Inca. The Inca Empire (1438-1533), also known as the Incan Empire and the Inka Empire, was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. Its political and administrative structure is considered by most scholars to have been the most developed in the Americas before Columbus' arrival. Stock Photo

RF2A6D97K–This illustration dates to the early 1900s and shows “Peruvian Warriors of the Inca Period.” It is copied from a Peruvian painting dating to the ancient Peruvian time of the Inca. The Inca Empire (1438-1533), also known as the Incan Empire and the Inka Empire, was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. Its political and administrative structure is considered by most scholars to have been the most developed in the Americas before Columbus' arrival.

This 1908 image shows representative Asian coast people (Philistines) as prisoners of the king Ramses III. A wall relief in a temple at Medinet Habu (ancient Thebes). Medinet Habu is the mortuary temple of the Egyptian 20th Dynasty pharaoh Ramesses III (c. 1150 B.C.) on the West Bank of ancient Thebes (present-day Luxor). Stock Photo

RF2JECWB1–This 1908 image shows representative Asian coast people (Philistines) as prisoners of the king Ramses III. A wall relief in a temple at Medinet Habu (ancient Thebes). Medinet Habu is the mortuary temple of the Egyptian 20th Dynasty pharaoh Ramesses III (c. 1150 B.C.) on the West Bank of ancient Thebes (present-day Luxor).

Granary mill stones uncovered at Ostia Antica. Ostia Antica, located at the mouth of the Tiber River, was the port city of ancient Rome. Uncovered there are mosaics that acted as 'storefront signs' for commercial businesses—mostly shipping, grain merchants—from around the Mediterranean. It was the main center for commerce and trade for the Roman Empire mainly during the Age of Augustus (27 BC-31 AD). The photo dates to 1970. Stock Photo

RF2RF0KTM–Granary mill stones uncovered at Ostia Antica. Ostia Antica, located at the mouth of the Tiber River, was the port city of ancient Rome. Uncovered there are mosaics that acted as 'storefront signs' for commercial businesses—mostly shipping, grain merchants—from around the Mediterranean. It was the main center for commerce and trade for the Roman Empire mainly during the Age of Augustus (27 BC-31 AD). The photo dates to 1970.

This 1910 image shows a scene of plundering and cremation i a ancient Assyria. Assyria was a major ancient Mesopotamian civilization which existed as a city-state from the 21st century BC to the 14th century BC and then as a territorial state and eventually an empire from the 14th century BC to the 7th century BC. Assyria was located in what is now northern Iraq and southeastern Turkey. Stock Photo

RF2JDAX4Y–This 1910 image shows a scene of plundering and cremation i a ancient Assyria. Assyria was a major ancient Mesopotamian civilization which existed as a city-state from the 21st century BC to the 14th century BC and then as a territorial state and eventually an empire from the 14th century BC to the 7th century BC. Assyria was located in what is now northern Iraq and southeastern Turkey.

In ancient Rome, the forum was the market and meeting place and consisted of an open square surrounded by public buildings. The best known forum is the one in Rome, pictured here in a 1900 photograph. The orientation is facing west. The three standing columns were once part of the Temple of Castor and Pollux. In front of them are the remains of the house of the Vestal Virgins. Behind is the Julian Basilica. To the right is the Sacra Via (Sacred Way) Stock Photo

RF2B087A7–In ancient Rome, the forum was the market and meeting place and consisted of an open square surrounded by public buildings. The best known forum is the one in Rome, pictured here in a 1900 photograph. The orientation is facing west. The three standing columns were once part of the Temple of Castor and Pollux. In front of them are the remains of the house of the Vestal Virgins. Behind is the Julian Basilica. To the right is the Sacra Via (Sacred Way)

This late 1800s illustration shows a centaur teaching a boy to play the flute. In Greek mythology, Chiron, who was considered the oldest and wisest of the Centaurs, creatures who were half-man and half-horse. He was said to have tutored young Jason. Chiron was the son of Cronos. Jason was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. Stock Photo

RF2D19KFC–This late 1800s illustration shows a centaur teaching a boy to play the flute. In Greek mythology, Chiron, who was considered the oldest and wisest of the Centaurs, creatures who were half-man and half-horse. He was said to have tutored young Jason. Chiron was the son of Cronos. Jason was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature.

The marble floor and walls (portions of which remain and can be seen here) was uncovered at Ostia Antica. It is in the house now known as the Cupid and Pysche House, because of the mosaic of these two mythological figures found there. Ostia Antica, located at the mouth of the Tiber River, was the port city of ancient Rome. Ostia Antica was the main center for commerce and trade for the Roman Empire mainly during the Age of Augustus (27 BC-31 AD). The photo dates to 1970. Stock Photo

RF2RF0KTT–The marble floor and walls (portions of which remain and can be seen here) was uncovered at Ostia Antica. It is in the house now known as the Cupid and Pysche House, because of the mosaic of these two mythological figures found there. Ostia Antica, located at the mouth of the Tiber River, was the port city of ancient Rome. Ostia Antica was the main center for commerce and trade for the Roman Empire mainly during the Age of Augustus (27 BC-31 AD). The photo dates to 1970.

In Greek mythology, Chiron, who was considered the oldest and wisest of the Centaurs, creatures who were half-man and half-horse. He was said to have tutored young Jason, seen here with Chiron. Chiron was the son of Cronos. Jason was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. This illustration of Chiron with Jason is based on a painting uncovered in Pompeii. Stock Photo

RF2A3688M–In Greek mythology, Chiron, who was considered the oldest and wisest of the Centaurs, creatures who were half-man and half-horse. He was said to have tutored young Jason, seen here with Chiron. Chiron was the son of Cronos. Jason was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. This illustration of Chiron with Jason is based on a painting uncovered in Pompeii.

RF2GH6X9X–In ancient Rome, the forum was the market and meeting place and consisted of an open square surrounded by public buildings. The best known forum is the one in Rome, pictured here in a 1910 photograph. The orientation is facing west. The three standing columns in the center were once part of the Temple of Castor and Pollux. In front of them are the remains of the house of the Vestal Virgins. Behind is the Julian Basilica. To the right is the Sacra Via (Sacred Way)

Plan of Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli. Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana) is an exceptional architectural legacy of the great Roman Emperor Hadrian. Built as a retreat from Rome between 117 and 138 AD, the villa was designed as an ideal city and incorporates the architectural traditions of Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. The remains of some 30 buildings extend over 120 hectares of the Tiburtine Hills, in Tivoli in the Lazio Region. Stock Photo

RF2D8E609–Plan of Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli. Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana) is an exceptional architectural legacy of the great Roman Emperor Hadrian. Built as a retreat from Rome between 117 and 138 AD, the villa was designed as an ideal city and incorporates the architectural traditions of Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. The remains of some 30 buildings extend over 120 hectares of the Tiburtine Hills, in Tivoli in the Lazio Region.

This carved relief from the tomb of Ptahhotep in Saqqara shows three figures. Ptahhotep was a common name in ancient Egypt. The illustration is credited to the Belgium art historian Jean Capart (1877-1947) and Emil Roemmler (died 1941). The figure at leaft appears to be resting on his staff. The figure in the middle appears to be drinking, with the help of the figure on the right. Most likely the tomb was a Dynasty V tomb. Stock Photo

RFHW704J–This carved relief from the tomb of Ptahhotep in Saqqara shows three figures. Ptahhotep was a common name in ancient Egypt. The illustration is credited to the Belgium art historian Jean Capart (1877-1947) and Emil Roemmler (died 1941). The figure at leaft appears to be resting on his staff. The figure in the middle appears to be drinking, with the help of the figure on the right. Most likely the tomb was a Dynasty V tomb.

The caption accompanying this 1903 illustration in Gaston Maspero’s book on History of Egypt reads: “Bonaparte in Egypt after painting by M Orange.” When Napoleon was n Egypt, he toured the ancient sites, including the Sphinx, and had his savants note all pertinent facts. Here he and his men are shown looking at an uncovered mummy. Maurice Orange, who was born in 1867 and died in 1916, was a French painter and artist. Stock Photo

RF2GC53BR–The caption accompanying this 1903 illustration in Gaston Maspero’s book on History of Egypt reads: “Bonaparte in Egypt after painting by M Orange.” When Napoleon was n Egypt, he toured the ancient sites, including the Sphinx, and had his savants note all pertinent facts. Here he and his men are shown looking at an uncovered mummy. Maurice Orange, who was born in 1867 and died in 1916, was a French painter and artist.

This 1903 illustration shows a map of the eastern world in the time of Nebuchadrezzar. Nebuchadnezzar was king of Babylon 605-562 B.C. He determined to make his capital city of Babylon the finest in the world. He is known for the area of his palace in Babylon that came to be known as the Hanging Gardens and was considered one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Scholars differ on their size, but archaeological excavations do attest to some type of grandiose structure. Stock Photo

RF2G8HHGM–This 1903 illustration shows a map of the eastern world in the time of Nebuchadrezzar. Nebuchadnezzar was king of Babylon 605-562 B.C. He determined to make his capital city of Babylon the finest in the world. He is known for the area of his palace in Babylon that came to be known as the Hanging Gardens and was considered one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Scholars differ on their size, but archaeological excavations do attest to some type of grandiose structure.

The colossal statue of Prince Thothotpu being dragged by the corvee. Drawing by Faucher-Gaudin, from Wilkinson. A Popular Account of the Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians. Vol II, frontispiece. From the Egyptian Old Kingdom ( c 2613 BC) onward, (the 4th Dynasty), corvee labor helped in 'government' projects; during the times of the Nile River flood, labor was used for construction projects such as pyramids, temples, quarries, canals, roads, and other works. Stock Photo

RF2AXW8T9–The colossal statue of Prince Thothotpu being dragged by the corvee. Drawing by Faucher-Gaudin, from Wilkinson. A Popular Account of the Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians. Vol II, frontispiece. From the Egyptian Old Kingdom ( c 2613 BC) onward, (the 4th Dynasty), corvee labor helped in 'government' projects; during the times of the Nile River flood, labor was used for construction projects such as pyramids, temples, quarries, canals, roads, and other works.

Ostia Antica, located at the mouth of the Tiber River, was the port city of ancient Rome. Uncovered there are mosaics that acted as 'storefront signs' for commercial businesses—mostly shipping, grain merchants—from around the Mediterranean. Here we see two ships with the symbol of a grain measure in between, signifying that the shop here was related to the sale of grain. Today, this area is called the Square of the Corporations. The photo dates to 1970 and the grass clippings were used to cover the mosaic from time to time to protect it from the sun. Stock Photo

RMEC2625–Ostia Antica, located at the mouth of the Tiber River, was the port city of ancient Rome. Uncovered there are mosaics that acted as 'storefront signs' for commercial businesses—mostly shipping, grain merchants—from around the Mediterranean. Here we see two ships with the symbol of a grain measure in between, signifying that the shop here was related to the sale of grain. Today, this area is called the Square of the Corporations. The photo dates to 1970 and the grass clippings were used to cover the mosaic from time to time to protect it from the sun.

The caption for this image reads: The Cutting and Carrying of the Harvest. Drawn by Faucher-Gudin, from a photograph by Dumichen, Resultate, vol. i, pl x. The book was written by Gaston Maspero, a French Egyptologist and director general of excavations and antiquities for the Egyptian government. Accompanying the text are many drawings by the French artist Henri Faucher-Gudin, such as this one of ancient Egyptians cutting and carrying the harvest. Many of these drawings are found in ancient Egyptian tombs. Stock Photo

RF2BMPWYD–The caption for this image reads: The Cutting and Carrying of the Harvest. Drawn by Faucher-Gudin, from a photograph by Dumichen, Resultate, vol. i, pl x. The book was written by Gaston Maspero, a French Egyptologist and director general of excavations and antiquities for the Egyptian government. Accompanying the text are many drawings by the French artist Henri Faucher-Gudin, such as this one of ancient Egyptians cutting and carrying the harvest. Many of these drawings are found in ancient Egyptian tombs.

The early 1900s caption reads: 'DRUID WORSHIP OF ANCIENT GAUL.—The religion of Gaul—that is, of ancient France—was Druidism, a strange and mysterious creed of which little is now known. The Druids or priests kept themselves secluded from the common people, living in deep groves and only appearing at intervals, vaguely and in the distance. They offered up human sacrifices, slaying their victims on broad flat stones, and encouraged people to die by preaching the immortality of the soul.' Stock Photo

RF2X28FM9–The early 1900s caption reads: 'DRUID WORSHIP OF ANCIENT GAUL.—The religion of Gaul—that is, of ancient France—was Druidism, a strange and mysterious creed of which little is now known. The Druids or priests kept themselves secluded from the common people, living in deep groves and only appearing at intervals, vaguely and in the distance. They offered up human sacrifices, slaying their victims on broad flat stones, and encouraged people to die by preaching the immortality of the soul.'

This illustration dates to the early 1900s and shows Amehotep’s statues of the goddess Mut, the ancient Egyptian goddess of peace. The aggressive characteristic of Mut was embodied in the goddess Sekhmet. Amenhotep (ruled c.1356-1383 B.c.)was the ninth pharaoh of the ancient Egyptian 18th Dynasty -during the period known as the New Kingdom. He created many many statues of Sekhmet/Mut - some seen here in ruins. Amenhotep hope they would help keep illness away from him. Stock Photo

RF2C4YKXD–This illustration dates to the early 1900s and shows Amehotep’s statues of the goddess Mut, the ancient Egyptian goddess of peace. The aggressive characteristic of Mut was embodied in the goddess Sekhmet. Amenhotep (ruled c.1356-1383 B.c.)was the ninth pharaoh of the ancient Egyptian 18th Dynasty -during the period known as the New Kingdom. He created many many statues of Sekhmet/Mut - some seen here in ruins. Amenhotep hope they would help keep illness away from him.

This limestone statue of a seated Egyptian scribe is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The sculpture of the Seated Scribe or Squatting Scribe is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian art. It represents a figure of a seated scribe at work. Discovered in 1850 at Saqqara, north of the alley of sphinxes leading to the Serapeum of Saqqara, it has been dated to the period of the Old Kingdom, from either the 5th Dynasty, c. 2450–2325 BC or the 4th Dynasty, 2620–2500 BC. Stock Photo

RF2J2M7F9–This limestone statue of a seated Egyptian scribe is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The sculpture of the Seated Scribe or Squatting Scribe is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian art. It represents a figure of a seated scribe at work. Discovered in 1850 at Saqqara, north of the alley of sphinxes leading to the Serapeum of Saqqara, it has been dated to the period of the Old Kingdom, from either the 5th Dynasty, c. 2450–2325 BC or the 4th Dynasty, 2620–2500 BC.

This 1897 illustration is a drawing of an ancient bust of Seneca (died 65 A.D.). Seneca the Younger, fully Lucius Annaeus Seneca and also known simply as Seneca, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and—in one work—satirist of the Silver Age of Latin literature. Seneca was born in Córdoba in Hispania, and raised in Rome, where he was trained in rhetoric and philosophy. He is probably best known for being a tutor and advisor to emperor Nero. Stock Photo

RF2AF0RT1–This 1897 illustration is a drawing of an ancient bust of Seneca (died 65 A.D.). Seneca the Younger, fully Lucius Annaeus Seneca and also known simply as Seneca, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and—in one work—satirist of the Silver Age of Latin literature. Seneca was born in Córdoba in Hispania, and raised in Rome, where he was trained in rhetoric and philosophy. He is probably best known for being a tutor and advisor to emperor Nero.

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