Venus Callipyge meaning “Venus of the beautiful buttocks”. 1st or 2nd century BC. National Archaeological Museum of Naples [2736×3648]February 18, 2025
From Heinrich Schliemann’s book titled, ”Troja” – “Plan of the Homeric Troy”, 1884. [4379×2800]February 17, 2025
The American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal’s illustration titled, “Ancient Ephesus Restored”, 1881.[2720×1728]February 17, 2025
Byzantine collier; late 6th-7th century; gold, emeralds, sapphires, amethysts and pearls [2340×1700]February 17, 2025
Sumerian necklaces and headgear discovered in royal graves. British Museum. [1396×2468]February 17, 2025
Golden snake bracelets. Late 3rd-early 2nd century B.C. Two realistically shown snakes, with red precious stones, were wrapped around the arms of a priestess, protecting her from all evil. Archaeological Museum of Athens [2560×1691]February 17, 2025
Triumph of Neptune standing on a chariot pulled by two sea horses Mid-third century AD. Musée archéologique de Sousse [1800×1530]February 17, 2025
Mesmerizing colors on the ceiling of Vakil Mosque, built during the Zand dynasty (1751–1794) in Shiraz, Iran. [680×510]February 17, 2025
Detail of woman with injured foot (restored vs original). Adorants Fresco (Women in Worship Fresco), Cycladian-Minoan civilization, c. 1600 bC. Akrotiri, island of Thera, now Santorini, Greece. This figure decorated a wall in a three-story stone building on a paved street. [1920×1280] [OC]February 17, 2025