Wood carvings of the Eight Daoist Immortals. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century [1180×1280]October 4, 2025
Corinthian Capitals, temple of Artemis, Gerasa, c.130 AD. Jerash, Jordan. Artemis, the patron goddess of the city, was likely the Greek interpretation of a local deity worshipped before their arrival. Although a complex propylaeum was completed, the temple itself was never finished. [1920×1280] [OC]October 4, 2025
Byzantine mosaic of a man feeding a donkey. 5th or 6th Century CE. Housed in the Istanbul Archaeological Museum in Turkey.[1262×1011]October 3, 2025
Archaeologists unearthing a remarkable 2,700-year-old Assyrian lamassu at ancient Dur-Sharrukin, in what is now modern-day Iraq. [1080×1440]October 3, 2025
Lip plugs made of tumbaga, with zoomorphic designs. Meant to be inserted in the lower lip and held in place with a “key”. Colombia, Tairona culture, 1000-1600 AD [1730×1500]October 3, 2025
Water dropper shaped like a turtle dragon. Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th century AD [830×766]October 3, 2025
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… [1920×1280] [OC]October 3, 2025
