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Sumerian sculptures of male and female worshippers, found in the Tell Asmar Hoard in Iraq. The big eyes of the votive figures symbolize vigilance and constant prayer, representing the figures' role as stand-ins for worshippers in continuous communication with the gods

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Sumerian sculptures of male and female worshippers, found in the Tell Asmar Hoard in Iraq. The big eyes of the votive figures symbolize vigilance and constant prayer, representing the figures' role as stand-ins for worshippers in continuous communication with the gods

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Dea Dardanica is a marble sculpture, found in Kosovo and made in the 2nd-3rd century CE, that represents an ancient goddess. While the exact nature of her worship and beliefs surrounding her vary, she is generally understood to have been revered by the indigenous Dardanian people

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Dea Dardanica is a marble sculpture, found in Kosovo and made in the 2nd-3rd century CE, that represents an ancient goddess. While the exact nature of her worship and beliefs surrounding her vary, she is generally understood to have been revered by the indigenous Dardanian people

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These 3rd century CE medallions were found by chance in Egypt in 1902 and formed part of a hoard of 20 medallions, 600 gold coins and 20 stamped gold ingots. The medallions were commissioned to honor Emperor Caracalla, representing him as the descendant of Alexander the Great

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These 3rd century CE medallions were found by chance in Egypt in 1902 and formed part of a hoard of 20 medallions, 600 gold coins and 20 stamped gold ingots. The medallions were commissioned to honor Emperor Caracalla, representing him as the descendant of Alexander the Great

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Ram in the Thicket, one of two nearly identical statuettes representing a markor goat standing upright on a tree with flowers, found in the Royal Cemetery at Ur , Circa 2550 B.C.

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Ram in the Thicket, one of two nearly identical statuettes representing a markor goat standing upright on a tree with flowers, found in the Royal Cemetery at Ur , Circa 2550 B.C.

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A restored mural depicting seven female figures with raised hands and exposed breasts, reassembled from numerous fragments. The mural, which had sunk in Lake Constance in Germany almost 6,000 years ago, is the oldest figurative wall painting north of the Alps

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A restored mural depicting seven female figures with raised hands and exposed breasts, reassembled from numerous fragments. The mural, which had sunk in Lake Constance in Germany almost 6,000 years ago, is the oldest figurative wall painting north of the Alps

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Remains of 16th century catacombs of the Monastery of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Supraśl, Poland. It was aburial place for the monks and founders of the monastery, including the elite of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

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Remains of 16th century catacombs of the Monastery of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Supraśl, Poland. It was aburial place for the monks and founders of the monastery, including the elite of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

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The Hunt Mosaic from the 4th century CE Villa Romana del Tellaro in Sicily, depicting a hunting scene with a banquet in the open air among the trees. The female figure in the center is the personification of Africa

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The Hunt Mosaic from the 4th century CE Villa Romana del Tellaro in Sicily, depicting a hunting scene with a banquet in the open air among the trees. The female figure in the center is the personification of Africa

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A soldier son takes farewell with his deceased father , while his widow stands behind them. These funary steles were common in Athens, around the 4th centuary B.C.E. They symbolized the continuity of the family, and the emotional final goodbye.

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A soldier son takes farewell with his deceased father , while his widow stands behind them. These funary steles were common in Athens, around the 4th centuary B.C.E. They symbolized the continuity of the family, and the emotional final goodbye.

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Seated figure and stone columns with niches for human skulls from the ancient Celtic sanctuary of Roquepertuse in France. 3rd century BCE. The reconstruction in the bottom image shows how the architecture and sculptures were all originally painted

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Seated figure and stone columns with niches for human skulls from the ancient Celtic sanctuary of Roquepertuse in France. 3rd century BCE. The reconstruction in the bottom image shows how the architecture and sculptures were all originally painted

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In 2012, archaeologists excavating the site of an ancient volcanic eruption in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, have found the well-preserved remains of a man in armor. He was trapped under hot ash by the eruption of Mount Haruna in the early 6th century CE

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In 2012, archaeologists excavating the site of an ancient volcanic eruption in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, have found the well-preserved remains of a man in armor. He was trapped under hot ash by the eruption of Mount Haruna in the early 6th century CE

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Roman figurine showing a dog with a protruding tongue. The finding is dating back to 4-5th century CE and it's made of copper. This was found in Gloucestershire .

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Roman figurine showing a dog with a protruding tongue. The finding is dating back to 4-5th century CE and it's made of copper. This was found in Gloucestershire .

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Sculpture relief depicting a Sasanian cataphract . Taq-e Bostan, Iran, 6th century

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Sculpture relief depicting a Sasanian cataphract . Taq-e Bostan, Iran, 6th century

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The Jalalabad seal is a late 3rd millennium BCE cylinder seal reportedly found in Fars, Iran. It features a scene showing a male supernatural character with snakes spreading out of his body, probably a divinity, and 3 women bowed for worship or submission in front of him

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The Jalalabad seal is a late 3rd millennium BCE cylinder seal reportedly found in Fars, Iran. It features a scene showing a male supernatural character with snakes spreading out of his body, probably a divinity, and 3 women bowed for worship or submission in front of him

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A whalebone plaque found at the Scar boat burial in Orkney, Scotland. The Viking burial, which dates to between 875 and 950 CE, contained the remains of a man, an elderly woman, and a child, along with numerous grave goods. Now housed at the Orkney Museum

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A whalebone plaque found at the Scar boat burial in Orkney, Scotland. The Viking burial, which dates to between 875 and 950 CE, contained the remains of a man, an elderly woman, and a child, along with numerous grave goods. Now housed at the Orkney Museum

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The Temple of Enlil - meeting place of the Gods, conduit between heaven and earth, and the location of humanity's creation in Sumerian mythology. Nippur, Iraq.

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The Temple of Enlil - meeting place of the Gods, conduit between heaven and earth, and the location of humanity's creation in Sumerian mythology. Nippur, Iraq.

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The Lupa Capitolina , a symbol of Rome since ancient times, is a bronze sculpture of a she-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus after the legend of the foundation of the Eternal City. Thought to be an Etruscan sculpture from the 5th century BC for a long time...

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The Lupa Capitolina , a symbol of Rome since ancient times, is a bronze sculpture of a she-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus after the legend of the foundation of the Eternal City. Thought to be an Etruscan sculpture from the 5th century BC for a long time...

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Roman mosaic panel representing a wounded equine. The inscription in Latin "THEBA" may suggest a connection with city Thebes, the name of a horse or a hunter. Dated back to III-IV century CE.

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Roman mosaic panel representing a wounded equine. The inscription in Latin "THEBA" may suggest a connection with city Thebes, the name of a horse or a hunter. Dated back to III-IV century CE.

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This Japanese samurai helmet, from the Azuchi-Momoyama period , is covered with boar bristles and adorned with gilded stag antlers. The heart-shaped decorative element above the visor is an inome, a stylized representation of a boar's eye, used to ward off evil

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This Japanese samurai helmet, from the Azuchi-Momoyama period , is covered with boar bristles and adorned with gilded stag antlers. The heart-shaped decorative element above the visor is an inome, a stylized representation of a boar's eye, used to ward off evil

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This sword, made in Milan in 1560 CE, is one of the most remarkable achievements of Italian armourers. Its elaborate handle, virtuously cut in iron, suggests motion: The guard ends in triton figures, sea creatures form the guard ring and cover the hilt and pommel in flat relief

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This sword, made in Milan in 1560 CE, is one of the most remarkable achievements of Italian armourers. Its elaborate handle, virtuously cut in iron, suggests motion: The guard ends in triton figures, sea creatures form the guard ring and cover the hilt and pommel in flat relief

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Bronze calf with silver plating, representing Ba'al-Sapon, and a pottery shrine, 16th century BCE. This cultic fixture was placed outside the city gate of ancient Ashkelon, on a slope headed towards the port so sailors could worship Ba'al-Sapon, a protector of sailors in Canaanite religion

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Bronze calf with silver plating, representing Ba'al-Sapon, and a pottery shrine, 16th century BCE. This cultic fixture was placed outside the city gate of ancient Ashkelon, on a slope headed towards the port so sailors could worship Ba'al-Sapon, a protector of sailors in Canaanite religion

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