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Goddess of Hayyan, Nabatean Kingdom, 1st-2nd century AD, Jordan. This limestone carving is the most human-like example of an eye betyl found in Petra so far. The betyl is not a representation of the God or an idol, but a medium of the presence of the God so it can be venerated...

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Goddess of Hayyan, Nabatean Kingdom, 1st-2nd century AD, Jordan. This limestone carving is the most human-like example of an eye betyl found in Petra so far. The betyl is not a representation of the God or an idol, but a medium of the presence of the God so it can be venerated...

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The Treasury seen from the Siq, Petra, 1st Century AD. One of the most elaborate rock-cut tombs in the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, as most of the surviving buildings and tombs in the city, the facade was carved out of the cliff. This was the first glimpse of Petra on arrival...

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The Treasury seen from the Siq, Petra, 1st Century AD. One of the most elaborate rock-cut tombs in the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, as most of the surviving buildings and tombs in the city, the facade was carved out of the cliff. This was the first glimpse of Petra on arrival...

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Sphinx, Petra, Nabatean Kingdom, c. 30 AD. Carved from a limestone block, it depicts a Greek sphinx with the head of a woman, body of a lioness, and wings of an eagle. This combination of the strongest females of land and sky might symbolize the city, or the warrior goddess al-Lat.

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Sphinx, Petra, Nabatean Kingdom, c. 30 AD. Carved from a limestone block, it depicts a Greek sphinx with the head of a woman, body of a lioness, and wings of an eagle. This combination of the strongest females of land and sky might symbolize the city, or the warrior goddess al-Lat.

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A 2nd century CE Roman polychrome statue representing the Egyptian goddess Isis, found in her temple in Cyrene, Libya

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A 2nd century CE Roman polychrome statue representing the Egyptian goddess Isis, found in her temple in Cyrene, Libya

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Sword of asaf jah 1st,first nizam and founder of hyderabad state,one of richest kingdom in 18th century india,this sword tho presented to him by aurangzeb when he was a general under him,17th century victoria memorial,india

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Sword of asaf jah 1st,first nizam and founder of hyderabad state,one of richest kingdom in 18th century india,this sword tho presented to him by aurangzeb when he was a general under him,17th century victoria memorial,india

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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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Nabatean frescoes, Little Petra, Jordan, 40 BC - 25 AD. The Hellenistic Alexandrian style painted remains in the arched recess of a chamber known as the "Painted Biclinium" are the most important and largest example of Nabataean mural painting that has survived in situ...

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Nabatean frescoes, Little Petra, Jordan, 40 BC - 25 AD. The Hellenistic Alexandrian style painted remains in the arched recess of a chamber known as the "Painted Biclinium" are the most important and largest example of Nabataean mural painting that has survived in situ...

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The Large-Eyed Stone Figures are carvings found on the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, part of French Polynesia. Dating to around the 11th century AD, these figures are carved into a stone block and are notable for their large, round eyes and stylized human forms.

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The Large-Eyed Stone Figures are carvings found on the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, part of French Polynesia. Dating to around the 11th century AD, these figures are carved into a stone block and are notable for their large, round eyes and stylized human forms.

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Some of the carved-out stairs, water channels, and chambers the Nabateans used as homes, warehouses, temples, cisterns, etc. Little Petra, Jordan. Known as Siq al-Barid , it was probably built during the height of Nabataean influence, in the 1st century C.E.

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Some of the carved-out stairs, water channels, and chambers the Nabateans used as homes, warehouses, temples, cisterns, etc. Little Petra, Jordan. Known as Siq al-Barid , it was probably built during the height of Nabataean influence, in the 1st century C.E.

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The Capitol is one of the best preserved Roman temples in North Africa, built in the 2nd century, it is found in modern day Tunisia.

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The Capitol is one of the best preserved Roman temples in North Africa, built in the 2nd century, it is found in modern day Tunisia.

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Treasury chamber portal and round window, Petra, Nabatean Kingdom, 1st c. AD. Jordan. The two side portals are richly decorated. The pilasters end in floral capitals as those of the upper order of the building. Large volutes carry a wide cornice with winged creatures at the corners.

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Treasury chamber portal and round window, Petra, Nabatean Kingdom, 1st c. AD. Jordan. The two side portals are richly decorated. The pilasters end in floral capitals as those of the upper order of the building. Large volutes carry a wide cornice with winged creatures at the corners.

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Urn Tomb, was probably constructed around 70 CE, this is one of the most impressive royal monuments in the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. Its grand scale and pivotal location suggest it was the tomb of a major Nabataean ruler, possibly King Malchus II or King Aretas IV...

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Urn Tomb, was probably constructed around 70 CE, this is one of the most impressive royal monuments in the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. Its grand scale and pivotal location suggest it was the tomb of a major Nabataean ruler, possibly King Malchus II or King Aretas IV...

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The Lady with the Hood or Venus of Brassempouy , France. This 1,44" high fragmentary ivory figurine from the Upper Paleolithic was carved from a mammoth tusk. It is one of the oldest busts ever found and one of the earliest known realistic representations of a human face...

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The Lady with the Hood or Venus of Brassempouy , France. This 1,44" high fragmentary ivory figurine from the Upper Paleolithic was carved from a mammoth tusk. It is one of the oldest busts ever found and one of the earliest known realistic representations of a human face...

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Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi temple railing showing a quadriga relief of the sun god Surya riding between pillars 2nd–1st century BCE. It is the Earliest representations of Surya riding a chariot. Bodhgaya Museum, India.

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Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi temple railing showing a quadriga relief of the sun god Surya riding between pillars 2nd–1st century BCE. It is the Earliest representations of Surya riding a chariot. Bodhgaya Museum, India.

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Jewel-studded throne and foot rest of the king of benares. Northern India, late 19th century. wood, silver, precious stones, velvet, carved, enameled, repoussé work. On display at National Museum, New Delhi, India.

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Jewel-studded throne and foot rest of the king of benares. Northern India, late 19th century. wood, silver, precious stones, velvet, carved, enameled, repoussé work. On display at National Museum, New Delhi, India.

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Nabatean-Roman Theater, 1st Century AD. Petra, Jordan. Dug out from the sandstone mountainside next to the main street of Petra, the cavea could seat up around 8,000 spectators after the Romans enlarged it slicing through some of the existing tombs. The stage wall was also Roman...

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Nabatean-Roman Theater, 1st Century AD. Petra, Jordan. Dug out from the sandstone mountainside next to the main street of Petra, the cavea could seat up around 8,000 spectators after the Romans enlarged it slicing through some of the existing tombs. The stage wall was also Roman...

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A silver mask from an archaeological site near Aalborg , dated to the Late Iron Age . Danish archaeologists think this is an image of a god; it is during this period representations of Nordic gods start to be found in the archaeological record.

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A silver mask from an archaeological site near Aalborg , dated to the Late Iron Age . Danish archaeologists think this is an image of a god; it is during this period representations of Nordic gods start to be found in the archaeological record.

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Closer look of one of the chamber portals behind the columns with Corinthian capitals of the Treasury in Petra, Nabatean Kingdom, 1st c. AD. Jordan. 2,000 years after it was shaped, much of the exquisite detail of the carvings that adorn both the capitals and the portal survives.

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Closer look of one of the chamber portals behind the columns with Corinthian capitals of the Treasury in Petra, Nabatean Kingdom, 1st c. AD. Jordan. 2,000 years after it was shaped, much of the exquisite detail of the carvings that adorn both the capitals and the portal survives.

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This tombstone, made for a woman named Hyralia, bears a seven-line Coptic inscription within a frame of engraved vines: "Do not grieve, Hyralia; no one is immortal on earth! This is the path of every human being." 9th century AD

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This tombstone, made for a woman named Hyralia, bears a seven-line Coptic inscription within a frame of engraved vines: "Do not grieve, Hyralia; no one is immortal on earth! This is the path of every human being." 9th century AD

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A neolithic limestone “Thinker” statue representing a stylized man, sitting and resting his head in his hands. Found in the Balkan region, 5000-4500 BCE

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A neolithic limestone “Thinker” statue representing a stylized man, sitting and resting his head in his hands. Found in the Balkan region, 5000-4500 BCE

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