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Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Creator: UnknownMap of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Assyria was a Mesopotamian kingdom from 25th century BC to 612 BC- 609 BC
The Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon, 1890. Creator: Unknownhe Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon, 1890. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ascending tiered gardens in the ancient city of Babylon, near present-day Hillah, Babil province, in Iraq
Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. Creator: UnknownGreek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. The Discus was one of the events of the ancient Greek pentathlon, dating back to at least 708 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Pass of Thermopylae, 1890. Creator: UnknownPass of Thermopylae, 1890. Thermopylae, a narrow coastal passage, -famous for the battle between the Greek Spartans and invading Persian forces in 480 BC
The Battle of Marathon, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Marathon, 1890. Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was the first Persian invasion of Greece. Fought between the citizens of Athens and a Persian army under orders of Darius I
Temple at Paestum, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownTemple at Paestum, Restored, 1890. Paestum was a major ancient Greek city with three temples dating from c600-450 BC. The Temple of Hera II was built c450BC
Athens, 1890. Creator: UnknownAthens, 1890. Athens, capital and largest city of Greece, from 900 BC onwards one of the leading centres of trade and prosperity in the region
Slaughter off the Pisistratidae, 1890. Creator: UnknownSlaughter off the Pisistratidae, 1890. Attack of Hipparchus and Hippias sons of Pisistratus by the Tyrannicides, Harmodius and Aristogeiton at the 514 BC Panathenaic Festival
Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Creator: UnknownClisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Cleisthenes also Clisthenes or Kleisthenes, tyrant of Sicyon from c600-560 BC, won the Olympics as a chariot racer
Map of the Peloponnesus, 1890. Creator: UnknownMap of the Peloponnesus, 1890. The Peloponnesus or Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece, named after Pelops in Greek mythology, the first Olympic Games were held at Olympia
Olympic Games, 1890. Creator: UnknownOlympic Games, 1890. The ancient games were also a religious festival, held in honour of Zeus, king of the gods, the first Olympics is dated to 776BC
Temple at Olympia, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownTemple at Olympia, Restored, 1890. The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple, built c470-457BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Sports of Greek Girls, 1890. Creator: UnknownSports of Greek Girls, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier
The Funeral of Hector, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Funeral of Hector, 1890. In Greekand Roman mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and hero of Troy in the Trojan War. Killed by Achilles his body was dragged through the dirt before being
The Theseum at Athens, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Theseum at Athens, 1890. Temple of Hephaestus or Theseion, doric temple in the Agora of Athens built 449-415BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Gate of the Lions at Mycenae, 1890. Creator: UnknownGate of the Lions at Mycenae, 1890. Lion Gate, main entrance to the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, southern Greece, built c1250 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Vale of Tempe, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Vale of Tempe, 1890. Vale of Tempe in Thessaly, Greece, celebrated by Greek poets as a place of Apollo and the Muses and the scene of numerous battles throughout history
The Mother of Cyrus Saving His Life, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Mother of Cyrus Saving His Life, 1890. Parysatis defends her son Cyrus the Younger, Persian prince and general accused of plotting the murder of his brother Artaxerxes II
Site of Susa, 1890. Creator: UnknownSite of Susa, 1890. Susa, or Shushan, ancient city and capital of Elam in the Zagros Mountains. Administrative capital of the Achaemenian king Darius I from 522BC
Bagaeus Delivering His Messages to the Persian Guard, 1890. Creator: UnknownBagaeus Delivering His Messages to the Persian Guard, 1890. Bagaeus (fl. c520-517BC), an Achaemenid nobleman with written orders from Darius I to assure obedience of Oreates bodyguards with a final
Tomb of Cyrus, 1890. Creator: UnknownTomb of Cyrus, 1890. Lime stone tomb of Cyrus II (c600-530BC), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire in his capital city of Pasargadae. A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ezra Reading the Law to the Jews, 1890. Creator: UnknownEzra Reading the Law to the Jews, 1890. Ezra, a scribe and High Priest reads the Law of God to Jews who have returned to Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 7:73-8:18), c5th century BC
Soldiers, 1890. Creator: UnknownSoldiers, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
Magi Round the Sacred Fire, 1890. Creator: UnknownMagi Round the Sacred Fire, 1890. Zoroastrian traditions of the fire temples date c600 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Mount Zagros, 1890. Creator: UnknownMount Zagros, 1890. The Zagros Mountain border region of Iran, Kurdistan and southeastern Turkey. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Cyrus and Croesus, 1890. Creator: UnknownCyrus and Croesus, 1890. Croesus, king of Lydia, reigned from 560 BC until his defeat by Persian king Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid empire in 546 BC
The Flight of Zedekiah, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Flight of Zedekiah, 1890. King Zedekiah pursued by the Babylonian army. (Jeremiah 52:8) From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Ruins of the Temple of Cybele at Sardis, 1890. Creator: UnknownRuins of the Temple of Cybele at Sardis, 1890. The Temple of Cybele in Sardis, Lydia built c6th century BC, was destroyed by Greeks in 499 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Sepulchres of the Kings at Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Sepulchres of the Kings at Jerusalem, 1890. Tombs of the Kings, rock cut tombs in East Jerusalem believed to be the burial site of Helena of Adiabene
Israelites Going Into Capitvity, 1890. Creator: UnknownIsraelites Going Into Capitvity, 1890. The Israelite people were sent into exile for worshiping false gods, wher Assyrian armies took thousands into captivity, c740 BC. (Kings:17)
Samaria, 1890. Creator: UnknownSamaria, 1890. The ancient city of Samaria, capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel in the 9th and 8th centuries BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Salamis, 1890. Creator: UnknownSalamis, 1890. Salamis Island in the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, site of the Battle of Salamis, 480BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Anysis Concealed in the Marshes of the Delta, 1890. Creator: UnknownAnysis Concealed in the Marshes of the Delta, 1890. Anysis may have been Pharaoh Tefnakht, of the 24th dynasty, Third Intermediate Period
Rehoboam Accepting the Advice of the Young Men, 1890. Creator: UnknownRehoboam Accepting the Advice of the Young Men, 1890. Rehoboam (c931 - 913BC), fourth king of Israel, rejected advice from his elders and consulted the young men he had grown up with
Map of Ancient Egypt, 1890. Creator: UnknownMap of Ancient Egypt, 1890. For almost 30 centuries from its unification around 3100 BC to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 BC
Rameses II, 1890. Creator: UnknownRameses II, 1890. Rameses II (c1303 BC-1213BC), 19th Dynasty of Egypt, considered the most powerful pharaoh of the New Kingdom. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Bringing Cedar from Lebanon, 1890. Creator: UnknownBringing Cedar from Lebanon, 1890. Lebanese cedar (Cedrus libani), a valued source timber, imported for ancient woodworking. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Solomons Throne, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownSolomons Throne, Restored, 1890. Solomon, king of Israel, reigned c970-931BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier
Aaron and the Israleites Worshipping the Calf, 1890. Creator: UnknownAaron and the Israleites Worshipping the Calf, 1890. The golden calf was an idol made by the Israelites, Aaron built an altar to the idol (Exodus 32:6) and proclaimed the next day a feast
Ground-Plan of the Temple of Solomon, 1890. Creator: UnknownGround-Plan of the Temple of Solomon, 1890. The First Temple of Solomon was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar II after the Siege of Jerusalem, 587BC and replaced with the Second Temple in 6th century BC
The Memnonium at Thebes, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Memnonium at Thebes, 1890. Memnonium at Thebes, palace and temple of Rameses II. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier
Mount Zion, 1890. Creator: UnknownMount Zion, 1890. Mount Zion is a hill in Jerusalem outside the walls of the Old City. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier
A Battle-Scene from the Rameseum at Thebes, 1890. Creator: UnknownA Battle-Scene from the Rameseum at Thebes, 1890. Battle of Kadesh relief (c1275BC) at the Ramesseum memorial temple in the Theban necropolis. Pharaoh Ramesses II charges the fallen Hittite army
The Men of Jabesh Mourning Over the Grave of Saul and Jonathan, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Men of Jabesh Mourning Over the Grave of Saul and Jonathan, 1890. King Saul fell on his sword to avoid capture in the battle against the Philistines at Mount Gilboa
Massacre of the Hivites by Simeon and Levi, 1890. Creator: UnknownMassacre of the Hivites by Simeon and Levi, 1890. Hamor and Shechem are massacred by Simeon and Levi in vengeance of their sister Dinah, perhaps dating 5th or 4th centuries BC
The Battle of Michmash, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Michmash, 1890. The Battle of Michmash, c1025 BC, fought between Israelites under Jonathan, son of King Saul, armed with pickaxes and outnumbered by the Philistines. (Samuel: 13)
View in the Valley of the Jordan, 1890. Creator: UnknownView in the Valley of the Jordan, 1890. The Jordan Valley, the deepest valley in the world, bordered by steep escarpments forms the border between Jordan to the east
Israelites and Their Taskmasters, 1890. Creator: UnknownIsraelites and Their Taskmasters, 1890. (Exodus 1:11) The Egyptians made the Israelites their slaves and forced them to build Pithom and Pi-Ramesses as store cities for the Pharaoh
The Ruins at Denderah, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Ruins at Denderah, 1890. The Mammisi, at Dendera Temple complex, raised by Nectanebo II (360-343 BC). From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Defeat of Adonizedeck, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Defeat of Adonizedeck, 1890. Adonizedek, king of Jerusalem, led a coalition of five Amorite rulers to resist an Israelite invasion, the allies were defeated at Gibeon
The Banquet of Nitocris, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Banquet of Nitocris, 1890. Nitocris, 6th century BC Babylonian queen and last pharoah of the Sixth Dynasty, invited the murderers of her brother to a banquet
March of the Israelites, 1890. Creator: UnknownMarch of the Israelites, 1890. Moses led the Children of Israel out of Egypt. (Numbers 10:28). From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Sphinx, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Sphinx, 1890. The Great Sphinx, may have been built by during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (c2558-2532 BC). From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Giza Pyramid complex, built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom and the Great Sphinx believed to have been built by during the reign of the Pharaoh Khafre
Building a Pyramid, 1890. Creator: UnknownBuilding a Pyramid, 1890. Most Ancient Egyptian buildings were made of mud brick and limestone as readily available materials. Monumental buildings were made of post and lintel
Ruins at Karnak, 1890. Creator: UnknownRuins at Karnak, 1890. Construction of Karnak Temple Complex began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom and continued to the Ptolemaic period
The Kingdoms of Judah and Israel, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Kingdoms of Judah and Israel, 1890. The Kingdom of Israel, an important local power by the 10th century BC with the Kingdom of Judah, emerging in the 8th or 9th century BC
View on the Nile, 1890. Creator: UnknownView on the Nile, 1890. The River Nile was was considered the source of life by ancient Egyptians, permanent settlements rose along the banks of the river beginning c6000 BC
The Death of Sardanapalus, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Death of Sardanapalus, 1890. Sardanapalus, lking of Assyria in the flames of his palace. May represent the tragic fates of three Assyrian rulers: Ashurbanipal (ruled 668-627 bc); his brother
The Ras Sufsafeh (Mount Sinai), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Ras Sufsafeh (Mount Sinai), 1890. Mount Sinai in the Sinai desert of Egypt, one of the most important sacred places in the Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions
Procession of the Bull, 1890. Creator: UnknownProcession of the Bull, 1890. Archaeological excavations began in the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in 1845. Austen Henry Layards expedition transported a Lamassu with human head, body of a bull
Cambyes and Psammetichs, 1890. Creator: UnknownCambyes and Psammetichs, 1890. Cambyes II (c600BC- 559BC) king of Anshan in the Achaemenid dynasty defeats Psammeticus III, last Pharaoh of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt
View on the Delta of the Nile, 1890. Creator: UnknownView on the Delta of the Nile, 1890. The Nile Delta is the area where the Nile River drains into the Mediterranean Sea. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Ruins at Sais, 1890. Creator: UnknownRuins at Sais, 1890. Sais or Sa El Hagar was an ancient Egyptian town in the Western Nile Delta and seat of power during the 24th Dynasty of Egypt (c732-720 BC)
The Temple at Luxor, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Temple at Luxor, 1890. Luxor Temple, a large Ancient Egyptian sandstone temple complex built c1400 BC. UNESCO World Heritage Site. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Building of Babel, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Building of Babel, 1890. Following the Great Flood, humanity agree to build a tower tall enough to reach heaven. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Xerxes Crossing The Hellespont, 1890. Creator: UnknownXerxes Crossing The Hellespont, 1890. Pontoon Bridges were constructed during the second Persian invasion of Greece on the orders of Xerxes I of Persia so his army could cross the Hellespont
Plain of Marathon, 1890. Creator: UnknownPlain of Marathon, 1890. The Plain of Marathon site of the Battle of Marathon, 490 BC, where Greek hoplites defeated a Persian army of 20, 000
General View of Sparta, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownGeneral View of Sparta, Restored, 1890. Sparta, known as Lacedaemon, a prominent city-state on the banks of the Eurotas River in Laconia Ancient Greece, became the dominant military land-power
The Dromos in Sparta, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Dromos in Sparta, Restored, 1890. The Dromos in Sparta, a sports ground for exercising and footraces, 5th century BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Site of Troy, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Site of Troy, 1890. The ancient site of Troy setting of the Trojan Wars c1194-1184 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Theseus and Aegeus, 1890. Creator: UnknownTheseus and Aegeus, 1890. in Greek mythology, Aegeus was king of Athens and the father of Theseus, who may have existed as a real person c8th century BC
The Site of Dodona, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Site of Dodona, 1890. Dodona in Epirus, northwestern Greece, remote Hellenic oracle and religious sanctuary, the earliest inscriptions date to c550-500 BC
The Struggle Between Gomates and Gobryas, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Struggle Between Gomates and Gobryas, 1890. Gobryas, a general of king Cyrus fights Gomates, (also known as Bardiya and Smerdis), or the false Smerdis, (a magi impersonator), c540BC
Ruins at Persepolis, 1890. Creator: UnknownRuins at Persepolis, 1890. Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, the ruins of Persepolis are a World Heritage Site. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Boy Cyrus Playing the King, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Boy Cyrus Playing the King, 1890. Cyrus II (c600-530BC), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Psammetichus and the Bronze Helmet, 1890. Creator: UnknownPsammetichus and the Bronze Helmet, 1890. Psammetichus I (664-610) king of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt used his helmet for libation in the Temple of Hephaestus
Rock-Temples at Abousimbel, 1890. Creator: UnknownRock-Temples at Abousimbel, 1890. Temple at Abu Simbel carved in 13th century BC, 19th dynasty reign of Ramesses II in memorial to the Pharoah and his wife, Nefertari. UNESCO World Heritage Site
Colossal Staues at Thebes, 1890. Creator: UnknownColossal Staues at Thebes, 1890. The Colossi of Memnon are two quartzite sandstone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty (c1350 BC), in the Theban Necropolis
The Palace of Kouyunjik, Restored. (After Layard), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Palace of Kouyunjik, Restored. (After Layard), 1890. Daily life on the mound-ruin of Kouyunjik, palace of Sennacherib in Nineveh. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Ancient Ruins at Mugher, 1890. Creator: UnknownAncient Ruins at Mugher, 1890. Ruins of the Qasr Al Muwaqqar, Umayyad desert palace in Al-Muwaqqar district, Amman, Jordan. The Umayyad Dynasty were the ruling caliphate between 661 and 750
Mosque at Hebron, 1890. Creator: UnknownMosque at Hebron, 1890. The Ibrahimi Mosque, also the Cave of Patriarchs, in old city Jerusalem with foundations dating to 1st century
The Gauls in Rome, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Gauls in Rome, 1890. The Gauls sacked Rome in 390BC, older senators remained in the Forum where they were all killed. Surviving Romans were forced to pay the Gauls gold to depart
View in Southern Armenia, 1890. Creator: UnknownView in Southern Armenia, 1890. Armenia became a kingdom in 321BC during the Orontid dynasty, following the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great it then became a Hellenistic kingdoms of
