Ancient artifacts

The history of mankind is quite impressive. We have come a long way but it’s undeniable that the ancient civilizations that existed before us are all brilliant and amazing. They’ve built many incredible things and some of their inventions were far too advanced for their time. Archeologists and his

David Vagi, ancient coin expert, discusses the exciting opportunities of ancient coin collecting

COMO, ITALY—CNN reports that at least 300 gold coins dating to the fourth or fifth […]

Vase, Ancient Egypt, decorated with hieroglyphics.

Ancient Relics

The Marduk Prophecy is an Assyrian document dating to between 713-612 BCE found in a building known as The House of the Exorcist adjacent to a temple in the city of Ashur. It relates the travels of...

Rare tools, art, and objects of archaeological interest.

Egypt, Thebes 3rd Intermediate Period, late Dynasty 21 Gessoed and painted sycamore Cleveland Museum of Art This is one of the finest examples of painted wooden coffins made for the priests of Amen and their families at Thebes during Dynasty 21 and early 22. The pharaohs of this time were no longer buried in the Valley of the Kings, but instead built tombs in the Delta, far to the north, where they resided. Security was lax in the Theban necropolis. The coffins and funerary goods of…

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Astrolabe Definition

A PLANOSPHERIC BRASS ASTROLABE, SIGNED BY HAJJI 'ALI, PERSIA, LATE 18TH CENTURYcast brass, mater cast in one piece with throne, engraved

We spent yesterday afternoon exploring the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City. The museum itself is gorgeous, but the ancient pottery collections and artifacts were fascinating. The folded pages are part of the Mayan Codices. These are some of the first books ever created, and the oldest in Mexico. Their origin dates back to the 11th century. Absolutely fascinating to see these pieces and pull inspiration from the stories and history here. ✨ #artifacts #anthropology #artsy #art ...

In the tomb of Princess Ita, daughter of Amenemhat II, this dagger was found in her coffin, together with a collection of jewels.

Above is a sarcophagus from Egypt, likely made of limestone on display in a courtyard of the Vatican Museum. Likely taken by Emperor Caligula when the Romans took over Egypt. Above is an exceptionally well carved Sphinx, likely a Roman work of course heavily influenced by the earlier dynastic Egyptians, carved out of granite most...