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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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A finely carved double seat monolith is found on the upper platform of the Vilcashuamán Usnu in Peru. According to the chronicles, it was used by the Inca and his colla , to pray. 15th-16th century CE

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A finely carved double seat monolith is found on the upper platform of the Vilcashuamán Usnu in Peru. According to the chronicles, it was used by the Inca and his colla , to pray. 15th-16th century CE

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Fragment of a Roman wall painting with a Latin inscription from the 3rd century CE. The object was found on the remains of an amphitheater in ancient Viminacium in eastern Serbia.

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Fragment of a Roman wall painting with a Latin inscription from the 3rd century CE. The object was found on the remains of an amphitheater in ancient Viminacium in eastern Serbia.

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A fresco of Bishop Marianos and the Vrigin Mary, Faras Cathedral, Nubia . 11th century CE.

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A fresco of Bishop Marianos and the Vrigin Mary, Faras Cathedral, Nubia . 11th 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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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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An Iranian bowl made for the Chinese market during the 14th century, inscribed in Persian: "As long as the soup is good, if the conversation in the gathering is not pleasant, let it be and remain silent."

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An Iranian bowl made for the Chinese market during the 14th century, inscribed in Persian: "As long as the soup is good, if the conversation in the gathering is not pleasant, let it be and remain silent."

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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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Wedding ring with Latin inscription on the band: "SELEVCE ET CVRACE VIVAS IN DEO = Seleucus and Kyriace, live in God!" Square seal plate with the facing busts of a married couple. The man's name indicates Syrian origin, the woman's Greek origin. 4th century AD

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Wedding ring with Latin inscription on the band: "SELEVCE ET CVRACE VIVAS IN DEO = Seleucus and Kyriace, live in God!" Square seal plate with the facing busts of a married couple. The man's name indicates Syrian origin, the woman's Greek origin. 4th century AD

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2nd century CE Roman pipe burial from Wales. Within the tomb was a lead canister containing cremated bones and a piece of linen bearing traces of frankincense. Pipe burials are thought to have allowed relatives to pour blood or wine into the container to nourish the soul of the deceased

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2nd century CE Roman pipe burial from Wales. Within the tomb was a lead canister containing cremated bones and a piece of linen bearing traces of frankincense. Pipe burials are thought to have allowed relatives to pour blood or wine into the container to nourish the soul of the deceased

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Seige rocket,it was used to open fire upon a besieging enemy from above the gates and bastions of the Fort, and certain men called "Bandars"were hired in the force for this purpose.17th century ad,victoria memorial kolkata india

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Seige rocket,it was used to open fire upon a besieging enemy from above the gates and bastions of the Fort, and certain men called "Bandars"were hired in the force for this purpose.17th century ad,victoria memorial kolkata india

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A beautiful Roman mosaic from the 4th century CE, showing a labyrinth. The object was found in the imperial palace in Gamzigrad . The labyrinth is surrounded by a wall and watchtowers.

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A beautiful Roman mosaic from the 4th century CE, showing a labyrinth. The object was found in the imperial palace in Gamzigrad . The labyrinth is surrounded by a wall and watchtowers.

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Saint Anne, an 8th or 9th century wall painting, painted al secco with tempera on plaster, found at the Faras Cathedral in Nubia National Museum in Warsaw

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Saint Anne, an 8th or 9th century wall painting, painted al secco with tempera on plaster, found at the Faras Cathedral in Nubia National Museum in Warsaw

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Kraters were used for mixing wine with water at symposia in Ancient Greece. However, the Derveni Krater was also used as a funerary urn. It contained the cremated remains of a man and a younger woman. 40kg, 90 cm, 4th century BCE

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Kraters were used for mixing wine with water at symposia in Ancient Greece. However, the Derveni Krater was also used as a funerary urn. It contained the cremated remains of a man and a younger woman. 40kg, 90 cm, 4th century BCE

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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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An aerial view of Iraj Castle, a Sasanian fortification built in the 4th-5th century CE in Iran. The monument is known for its peculiar design: large defensive walls with embedded rooms and arches, with towers at regular intervals, enclosing a vast empty interior of 190 hectares

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An aerial view of Iraj Castle, a Sasanian fortification built in the 4th-5th century CE in Iran. The monument is known for its peculiar design: large defensive walls with embedded rooms and arches, with towers at regular intervals, enclosing a vast empty interior of 190 hectares

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Roman oil lamp with two holes for pouring liquids . The image of Jupiter and the eagle is visible on the object. The object was found in Domus Romana in Malta.

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Roman oil lamp with two holes for pouring liquids . The image of Jupiter and the eagle is visible on the object. The object was found in Domus Romana in Malta.

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The Abbey library of St Gall, Saint Gallen, Switzerland. It was founded in the 8th century. The library has a collection of around 170,000 books. Over 400 volumes are more than 1,000 years old.

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The Abbey library of St Gall, Saint Gallen, Switzerland. It was founded in the 8th century. The library has a collection of around 170,000 books. Over 400 volumes are more than 1,000 years old.

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The Lead Plaque of Magliano, which contains 73 words in the Etruscan language, seems to be a dedicatory text, including as it does many names of mostly underworld deities. It dates to the mid 5th century BCE, and is now housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Florence

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The Lead Plaque of Magliano, which contains 73 words in the Etruscan language, seems to be a dedicatory text, including as it does many names of mostly underworld deities. It dates to the mid 5th century BCE, and is now housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Florence

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This wood encased graphite pencil from the 17th century was found in the 1960s during restoration work on the beams of a house in Langenburg , Germany

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This wood encased graphite pencil from the 17th century was found in the 1960s during restoration work on the beams of a house in Langenburg , Germany

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