The Mausoleum of Theodoric was built in 520 AD by Theodoric the Great as his future tomb. It is unique in having a roof slab made of a single carved stone, weighing 230 tons. [1420×1640]May 2, 2025
The Sarcophagus of Constantina is the 4th century coffin of Constantina, daughter of Emperor Constantine I. It is made from a single slab of red porphyry, an exceptionally hard stone which was difficult to carve. The richly detailed carvings show cupids making wine. [1920×1280]May 2, 2025
The Tomb of Cyrus the Great (590–529 BC) is a significant historical example of earthquake engineering as it is the world’s oldest base-isolated structure, allowing it great resilience against seismic hazards. It is one of the key Iranian World Heritage Sites, as part of Pasargadae. [4000×1912]May 2, 2025
Alb, garment worn for the coronation by Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. Yellowish taffeta, gold trimming gold embroidery and pearls. Alb was made for Norman King William II by the Royal workshop in Palermo, Sicily. 1181. Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Weltliche Schatzkammer.[1284×2481]May 2, 2025
A stone sculpture of a masked shaman, located in Quebradillas, Colombia. 5–400 CE, San Agustin culture [725×1100]May 2, 2025
A conical bowl with interior of fish swimming amid waves. Yaozhou ware, Northern Song Dynasty (960–1126 CE), now housed at the National Museum of China [2560×4220]May 2, 2025
