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Historical Site Collection (#40)

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Great Temple, known as Temple of Ramses II

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Great Temple, known as Temple of Ramses II

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Austria, Salzburg, View of Hohensalzburg Castle above The Old City

Austria, Salzburg, View of Hohensalzburg Castle above The Old City

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Japan, Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine

Japan, Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: The Registan square and its three madrasahs. From left to right: Ulugh Beg Madrasah

The Registan square and its three madrasahs. From left to right: Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah and Sher-Dor Madrasah. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Samarkand. Uzbekistan

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Nadir Divan Begi madrassah, nowadays a centre for crafstmen. Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Nadir Divan Begi madrassah, nowadays a centre for crafstmen. Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uzbekistan

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: The Registan square and Ulugh Beg Madrasah. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Samarkand

The Registan square and Ulugh Beg Madrasah. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Samarkand. Uzbekistan

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Overall view of Kyzyl Kala built around 3rd Century AD

Overall view of Kyzyl Kala built around 3rd Century AD

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Buddhist stupa

Buddhist stupa, known as the Bastion of Zurmal, Bactria, built in the Kushan period, 1st to 2nd century AD

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Sondor - capital of the Chanca Tribe who were pre Inca

Sondor - capital of the Chanca Tribe who were pre Inca and their first great foe

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Rapanui man and woman

Rapanui man and woman, Singa Miguel Angel and Uri Francesca Avaka, in traditional costume at Te Pahu caves

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Some of the finest preserved moais on Easter Island

Some of the finest preserved moais on Easter Island, the splendid moais of Ahu Nau Nau sit on their platform on Anakena Beach surrounded by white sand, turquoise sea and swaying palm trees

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Five of the fifteen colossal stone statues or moais

Five of the fifteen colossal stone statues or moais of Tongariki at sunrise. The moais stand on their platform or ahu on the eastern coast of the island at the foot of the Poike Peninsula

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: The supine form of a finely chiselled moai or stone head

The supine form of a finely chiselled moai or stone head, at Ahu One Makihi on the south coast near to Rano Raraku. Water has collected in the eye of the moai

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Masjed-e Jame minaret and bazaar, Semnan, Semnan Province, Iran

Masjed-e Jame minaret and bazaar, Semnan, Semnan Province, Iran. Seljuk period, first half of 11th century. The Masjed-e Jame (Friday mosque)

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: The Tarik Khana Mosque

The Tarik Khana Mosque, Damghan, Semnan Province, northeast Iran, built circa 775. The Tarik Khana ( Gods House ) Mosque, is Irans oldest and recalls the buildings of the pre-Islamic era

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Iran, Miyan Dasht caravanserai, Semnan Province

Iran, Miyan Dasht caravanserai, Semnan Province. The entrance gate, - this is a large and impressive example of a Saravid period caravanserai

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: The Khosrogerd minaret, near Sabzevar, Iran

The Khosrogerd minaret, near Sabzevar, Iran. This minaret is one of Irans finest and best preserved Seljuk era minarets which stands in an open field just west of the small town of Sabzevar

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Iran, Persepolis

Iran, Persepolis. The Hundred Column Palace, this relief illustrating the Monarch enthroned in New Years Day ceremonies, Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid), near Shiraz.In about 512BC

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Iran, Shiraz, Persepolis

Iran, Shiraz, Persepolis. Persepolis aka Takht-e Jamshid or Throne of Jamshid. Bas relief carvings remain one of the highlights of this ruined capital of the Achaemenian Empire started by Darius I

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: The Rawak Stupa, circa 4th century, north-east of Khotan

The Rawak Stupa, circa 4th century, north-east of Khotan.Rawak ( High Mansion ), north-east of Khotan is believed to be one of the largest and most important sites in Central Asia

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Remains of a Buddhist stupa, circa 3rd century Ad

Remains of a Buddhist stupa, circa 3rd century Ad. Height: 6 metres. Niya, north of Minfeng. This single ruined stupa of modest size stands at the centre of the site

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Bathed in early morning sunlight with a full moon still

Bathed in early morning sunlight with a full moon still evident in the sky, the ruins of the Lion Temple, dedicated to the Lion God Apademak

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: The ruins of a Kiosk beside one of the four temples

The ruins of a Kiosk beside one of the four temples situated beside an important wadi at Naga some 30 km from the Nile. Discovered in 1821, the temples have been dated between 1BC and 1AD

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Carving of Pharoah on entrance pylon to Temple of Karnak

Carving of Pharoah on entrance pylon to Temple of Karnak

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: The 15th century family house of Ferdinand Magellan, where he was born

The 15th century family house of Ferdinand Magellan, where he was born. He was the commander and creator of the expedition that did the first circumnavigation of the Earth (1519-1522)

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: The Casa de Mateus was built in the first half of the 18th century by Antó

The Casa de Mateus was built in the first half of the 18th century by Antó
The Casa de Mateus was built in the first half of the 18th century by Antonio Jose Botelho Mourao, 3rd Morgado de Mateus. It is a National Monument

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Tunisia, El Jem, View of El Jem center

Tunisia, El Jem, View of El Jem center

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Entrance to the Gallery of Kings. Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira (Palace of the

Entrance to the Gallery of Kings. Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira (Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira), a pearl of traditional Portuguese noble architecture

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: The Terrace with tiles (azulejos). Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira (Palace of the

The Terrace with tiles (azulejos). Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira (Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira), a pearl of traditional Portuguese noble architecture

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Statue of Vasco da Gama in his birthplace of Sines

Statue of Vasco da Gama in his birthplace of Sines. He was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea in the 15th century. Sines, Portugal

Background imageHistorical Site Collection: Robert the Bruces stone

Robert the Bruces stone



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