Art / Archaeology / Architecture
Resources on ancient art, architecture and the remains of ancient monuments, and the discoveries made about ancient culture by archaeologists.
Timelines - Anatolia
Events in the history and prehistory of Anatolia.
Events in the history and prehistory of Anatolia.
Whose Culture?
Whose Culture? The Promise of Museums and the Debate Over Antiquities, edited by James Cuno, contains an introduction and 9 essays on the role of encyclopedic museums in the preservation of world culture. Far from being an esoteric, jargon-filled look at a debate between archaeologists and collectors of antiquities, these essays, some from conference presentations, some philosophical, and …
Whose Culture? The Promise of Museums and the Debate Over Antiquities, edited by James Cuno, contains an introduction and 9 essays on the role of encyclopedic museums in the preservation of world culture. Far from being an esoteric, jargon-filled look at a debate between archaeologists and collectors of antiquities, these essays, some from conference presentations, some philosophical, and …
Biblical Archaeology - What is Biblical Archaeology
"Some, but by no means all, biblical scholars are interested in proving the absolute truth of the bible. Others see the bible as a historical document, and seek to find evidence supporting some of the events reported."
"Some, but by no means all, biblical scholars are interested in proving the absolute truth of the bible. Others see the bible as a historical document, and seek to find evidence supporting some of the events reported."
Colossus of Rhodes
One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world was the Colossus of Rhodes, a giant statue in the harbor of Rhodes.
One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world was the Colossus of Rhodes, a giant statue in the harbor of Rhodes.
Ephesus - Important Facts About the Ancient City of Ephesus
Here are some of the reasons to claim that Ephesus was an important city in the ancient world.
Here are some of the reasons to claim that Ephesus was an important city in the ancient world.
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the mausoleum of Halicarnassus was a giant burial structure for the ruler of Halicarnassus (Bodrum), Mausolus, built by his wife Artemisia.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the mausoleum of Halicarnassus was a giant burial structure for the ruler of Halicarnassus (Bodrum), Mausolus, built by his wife Artemisia.
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
The temple of Artemis at Ephesus was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
The temple of Artemis at Ephesus was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Teotihuacan Tour - From About.com's Mexico for Visitors Guide
Teotihuacan is a large archaeological site located about 25 miles (40 km) north of Mexico City. It is famous for its large pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon, but the site also contains beautiful murals and carvings and several museums through which you can explore the city's fascinating history.
Teotihuacan is a large archaeological site located about 25 miles (40 km) north of Mexico City. It is famous for its large pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon, but the site also contains beautiful murals and carvings and several museums through which you can explore the city's fascinating history.
Wonders of the Ancient World
There were 7 man-made structures that were know as the seven wonders of the ancient world. Of these, one survives.
There were 7 man-made structures that were know as the seven wonders of the ancient world. Of these, one survives.
Zeus at Olympia
One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world was the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, a giant statue.
One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world was the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, a giant statue.