Travertine Collection

Jar, Egypt, Early Dynastic Period-Old Kingdom, Dynasty 1-8 (about 3000-2160 BCE)

Means by which the large blocks of travertine and marble were lifted... 1756-57
Means by which the large blocks of travertine and marble were lifted during the construction of the large Tomb of Caecilia Metella, known today as Capo di Bove, 1756-57

Demonstration panel showing technique for raising travertine and marble blocks for the construction of the tomb of Cecilia Metella, Rome, from the series Le Antichita Romane, 1756

Palatine hill, southwest from the Colosseum, Rome, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Palatine hill, southwest from the Colosseum, Rome, c1909. Affluent Romans had residence on Palatine Hill which became the exclusive domain of emperors; seen from the Colosseum

Stupendous interior of the Colosseum, with dens of wild beasts, Rome, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Stupendous interior of the Colosseum, with dens of wild beasts, Rome, c1909. Flavian amphitheatre in Rome, used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, built of travertine limestone

A mighty monument to pagan brutality - the Colosseum (E. ) at Rome, c1909. Creator: Unknown
A mighty monument to pagan brutality - the Colosseum (E.) at Rome, c1909. Flavian amphitheatre in Rome, used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, built of travertine limestone

Bridge of St. Angelo, Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bridge of St. Angelo, Rome, 1890. Ponte Sant Angelo, a travertine marble bridge spanning the Tiber in Rome completed in 134 AD by Emperor Hadrian

Minerva Terrace, Yellowstone Park, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Minerva Terrace, Yellowstone Park, c1897. Terrace of travertine deposits at Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N

Paris. - La Basilique Du Sacre - Coeur, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Paris. - La Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur, c1910. designed by Paul Abadie. Construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914 From " Paris - Album Artistique", by. [Imp

Pamukkale, Turkey. c20th century
Pamukkale, Turkey. Famous site in Turkey for its natural spring and water formations

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