| Rosetta Stone |
Inscription |
Egyptian |
196 BC |
British Museum |
A granodiorite stele inscribed with a decree in three scripts. |
| Terracotta Army |
Sculpture |
Chinese |
210 BC |
Museum of the Terracotta Army |
Thousands of life-sized models of soldiers buried with China's first emperor. |
| Parthenon Marbles |
Sculpture |
Greek |
447-432 BC |
British Museum |
Classical marble sculptures that adorned the Parthenon. |
| Great Wall of China |
Architecture |
Chinese |
7th Century BC - 16th Century AD |
Various Locations |
A series of fortifications built to protect against invasions. |
| Stonehenge |
Monument |
British |
3000 BC - 2000 BC |
Wiltshire, England |
A prehistoric monument consisting of a ring of standing stones. |
| King Tutankhamun's Mask |
Funerary Mask |
Egyptian |
1323 BC |
Egyptian Museum |
Gold mask of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, a symbol of ancient Egypt. |
| Colosseum |
Architecture |
Roman |
70-80 AD |
Rome, Italy |
An ancient amphitheater known for gladiatorial contests. |
| Qin Shi Huang's Tomb |
Burial Site |
Chinese |
210 BC |
Xi'an, China |
The burial place of China's first emperor, containing numerous artifacts. |
| Chichen Itza |
Architecture |
Mayan |
c. 600 AD |
Yucatan, Mexico |
A large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization. |
| Machu Picchu |
Ruins |
Incan |
15th Century |
Cusco Region, Peru |
An ancient Incan city set high in the Andes Mountains. |
| Nefertiti Bust |
Sculpture |
Egyptian |
1345 BC |
Neues Museum, Berlin |
A famous bust of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti. |
| Arrowheads |
Tools |
Various |
Various |
Various locations |
Stone tools used by ancient peoples for hunting. |
| Viking Longship |
Ship |
Norse |
9th Century |
Oslo, Norway |
An iconic ship style used by the Vikings, known for their speed and maneuverability. |
| Cleopatra's Needle |
Obelisk |
Egyptian |
1450 BC |
New York City |
An ancient Egyptian obelisk erected in Central Park. |
| David Statue |
Sculpture |
Italian Renaissance |
1501-1504 |
Accademia Gallery, Florence |
A masterpiece by Michelangelo depicting the biblical hero David. |
| Akhenaten's Colossi |
Statue |
Egyptian |
1353-1336 BC |
Luxor, Egypt |
Large statues of Pharaoh Akhenaten associated with the Aten worship. |
| Terracotta Mask |
Mask |
Chinese |
210 BC |
Museum of the Terracotta Army |
A mask from the Terracotta Army depicting facial features of soldiers. |
| Gold Mask of the Maya |
Funerary Mask |
Mayan |
300-900 AD |
Various locations |
Elaborate masks made of gold or other materials, used for funerary purposes. |
| Elgin Marbles |
Sculpture |
Greek |
447-432 BC |
British Museum |
Classical marble sculptures from the Parthenon. |
| Chalice of Antioch |
Religious Artifact |
Christian |
6th Century |
Various Locations |
A historical chalice considered to be from the time of Christ. |
| Budha's Relic |
Relic |
Buddhist |
5th Century BC |
Sri Lanka |
A relic believed to be a tooth of Gautama Buddha. |
| Palace of Knossos |
Architecture |
Minoan |
2000-1400 BC |
Crete, Greece |
An ancient Minoan palace known for its complex architecture. |
| Dead Sea Scrolls |
Manuscript |
Jewish |
150 BC - 70 AD |
Israel Museum, Jerusalem |
Ancient Jewish texts found near the Dead Sea. |
| Link of Iron from Black Sea |
Artifact |
Greek |
4th Century BC |
Museum of Black Sea Culture |
Iron chains used in ancient Greek ships. |
| Roman Glassware |
Glass |
Roman |
1st - 3rd Century AD |
Various Museums |
Intricately designed glass objects created in ancient Rome. |
| Spiral Jetty |
Earthwork |
Modern |
1970 |
Great Salt Lake, Utah |
A large earthwork sculpture created by Robert Smithson. |
| Etruscan Bronzes |
Bronze |
Etruscan |
8th - 3rd Century BC |
Museums in Italy |
Bronze artifacts showing Etruscan artistry. |
| Gobekli Tepe |
Archaeological Site |
Prehistoric |
9600 BC |
Turkey |
A site featuring monumental pillars from the Stone Age. |
| Stone Tablets from Mesopotamia |
Inscription |
Mesopotamian |
3200 BC |
Various Museums |
Clay tablets inscribed in cuneiform writing. |
| Sumerian Cylinder Seals |
Seal |
Sumerian |
3500-2000 BC |
Various Locations |
Small cylindrical objects used to make an impression in clay. |
| Ancient Egyptian Pyramids |
Architecture |
Egyptian |
2580-2560 BC |
Giza, Egypt |
Monumental tombs built for pharaohs to honor them in the afterlife. |
| Roman Coins |
Currency |
Roman |
c. 300 BC - 476 AD |
Various Museums |
Coins minted during the Roman Empire. |
| Temple of Artemis |
Architecture |
Ancient Greek |
550 BC |
Ephesus (Turkey) |
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. |
| Hanging Gardens of Babylon |
Architecture |
Ancient Babylon |
c. 600 BC |
Babylon |
One of the Seven Wonders, said to be a remarkable series of tiered gardens. |
| Chalice of Doña Urraca |
Religious Artifact |
Medieval |
12th Century |
Various Locations |
A notable chalice possibly belonging to a Castilian queen. |
| Akkadian Stele |
Inscription |
Akkadian |
c. 2250 BC |
Various Locations |
Stone monuments inscribed with Akkadian cuneiform. |
| Richat Structure |
Natural Formation |
Geological |
Prehistoric |
Mauritania |
A large geological feature resembling a target, visible from space. |
| Caesar's Bust |
Sculpture |
Roman |
44 BC |
Various Locations |
A bust of Julius Caesar made during or shortly after his lifetime. |
| Indian Indus Seal |
Seal |
Indus Valley |
c. 2500-1900 BC |
Various Locations |
Seals used in the ancient Indus Valley civilization for trade. |
| Christ the Redeemer |
Statue |
Brazilian |
1931 |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
An iconic statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Rio. |
| Torres del Paine |
Natural Park |
Modern |
1990s |
Chile |
A national park with incredible geological formations. |
| “Giant's Causeway" |
Natural Formation |
Irish |
60 Million years ago |
County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
A natural wonder characterized by hexagonal basalt columns. |
| Silbury Hill |
Archaeological Site |
British |
c. 2500 BC |
Wiltshire, England |
The largest prehistoric man-made mound in Europe. |
| Charles I Coronation Robe |
Textile |
British |
1625 |
Royal Collection, UK |
The coronation robe worn by King Charles I of England. |
| Hermes of Praxiteles |
Sculpture |
Greek |
c. 300 BC |
Louvre Museum, Paris |
A famous ancient Greek statue attributed to Praxiteles. |
| Alhambra Palace |
Architecture |
Moorish |
889 |
Granada, Spain |
A beautifully preserved example of Moorish architecture. |
| Venus of Willendorf |
Sculpture |
Prehistoric |
28,000-25,000 BC |
Natural History Museum, Vienna |
A small statuette interpreted as a fertility idol. |
| Callanish Stones |
Monument |
Scottish |
c. 2900-2600 BC |
Isle of Lewis, Scotland |
A standing stone circle in Scotland with prehistoric significance. |
| Olduvai Gorge Tools |
Tools |
Hominid |
1.9 million years ago |
Tanzania |
Some of the earliest stone tools made by hominids. |
| China's Silk Road Artifacts |
Artifact |
Chinese |
c. 130 BC - 1453 AD |
Various Museums |
Artifacts related to the trade routes across Central Asia. |
| Persepolis Ruins |
Architecture |
Persian |
518-330 BC |
Iran |
The ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. |
| Byzantine Mosaics |
Mosaic |
Byzantine |
c. 500 AD |
Various Locations |
Vivid tile work used in churches and public spaces in the Byzantine Empire. |
| Hadrian's Wall |
Architecture |
Roman |
122 AD |
Northumberland, England |
A defensive fortification in Roman Britain. |
| Sistine Chapel Ceiling |
Art |
Renaissance |
1508-1512 |
Vatican City |
The ceiling painted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. |
| Stone of Scone |
Artifact |
Scottish |
Various dates |
Westminster Abbey, London |
A stone used in the coronation of Scottish and English monarchs. |
| Rosalind Franklin's DNA Model |
Scientific Artifact |
Modern |
1953 |
Various Locations |
An important model demonstrating the structure of DNA. |
| Brass Knight from Middle Ages |
Armor |
Medieval |
c. 1400 |
Various Museums |
Elaborately designed knight armor from the Middle Ages. |
| Celtic Cross |
Artifact |
Celtic |
Medieval |
Ireland |
A free-standing stone cross symbolizing Christianity in Celtic culture. |
| Crow Canyon Cliff Dwellings |
Artifact |
Native American |
Ancestral Puebloans |
Colorado, USA |
Ancient village sites built into cliff faces by Native Americans. |
| Bronze Age Goldsmithing Tools |
Tools |
Bronze Age |
c. 2000 BC |
Various Locations |
Tools used for crafting gold jewelry in the Bronze Age. |
| Chakra Stones |
Artifact |
Hindu |
Ancient |
India |
A set of stones used for spiritual and healing purposes in Hinduism. |
| Beowulf Manuscript |
Manuscript |
Old English |
c. 1000 AD |
British Library |
One of the most important works of Old English literature. |
| Mayflower Compact |
Document |
Colonial America |
1620 |
Pilgrim Hall Museum |
An agreement made by the Pilgrims to establish self-governance. |
| Lascaux Cave Paintings |
Art |
Prehistoric |
17,000 years ago |
France |
Ancient cave paintings depicting hunting scenes. |
| Clovis Points |
Artifact |
Native American |
c. 13,000 BC |
Various Locations |
Fluted projectile points made by prehistoric peoples in North America. |
| Bow of a Viking Ship |
Artifact |
Norse |
9th Century |
Oslo, Norway |
The preserved bow end of a Viking longship. |
| Viking Burial Ship |
Artifact |
Norse |
c. 800-1000 AD |
Oslo, Norway |
A ship used for burial of Viking chieftains, buried with grave goods. |
| Neolithic Stone Circle |
Monument |
Prehistoric |
c. 3000 BC |
Various Locations |
Archaeological features of large stones arranged in a circle. |
| Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Works |
Bronze |
Nigerian |
c. 9th-10th Century |
Nigeria |
Ancient bronzes that demonstrate advanced metalworking skills. |
| Statue of Liberty |
Monument |
French-American |
1886 |
New York City, USA |
A symbol of freedom and democracy gifted from France to the USA. |
| Garden of the Gods |
Natural Formation |
Geological |
Prehistoric |
Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Famous for its stunning red rock formations. |
| Dome of the Rock |
Architecture |
Islamic |
691 AD |
Jerusalem |
A significant Islamic shrine featuring a golden dome. |
| Ishtar Gate |
Artifact |
Babylonian |
575 BC |
Pergamon Museum, Berlin |
A monumental gateway adorned with glazed brick reliefs. |
| Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs |
Inscription |
Egyptian |
c. 3200 BC |
Various Locations |
Writing system using symbols representing sounds and ideas. |
| Stone Age Flint Tools |
Tools |
Stone Age |
30,000 BC |
Various Locations |
Tools made by chipping flint to create sharp edges. |
| Modena Cathedral Sculpture |
Sculpture |
Medieval |
1099 |
Modena, Italy |
Sculptures adorning the facade of an important medieval cathedral. |
| National WWII Museum Artifacts |
Artifact |
American |
20th Century |
New Orleans, USA |
Artifacts related to World War II history. |
| Stoneface of Easter Island |
Statue |
Polynesian |
c. 1250 AD - 1500 AD |
Easter Island, Chile |
Monolithic human figures called moai. |
| Greek Amphora |
Artifact |
Ancient Greek |
Ancient Times |
Various Museums |
Ceramic vessels used for storage and transport of goods. |
| Contextual Artifact from Pompeii |
Artifact |
Roman |
79 AD |
Pompeii, Italy |
Artifacts recovered from the site preserved by volcanic ash. |
| Scythian Gold |
Artifact |
Scythian |
c. 500 BC |
Various Museums |
Gold artifacts from the nomadic Scythian culture. |
| Hearst Castle Artifacts |
Artifact |
Modern |
20th Century |
California, USA |
Artifacts collected by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. |
| Viking Age Gold and Silver |
Jewelry |
Norse |
c. 800-1100 AD |
Various Museums |
Gold and silver ornaments made by the Vikings. |
| Astrolabe |
Scientific Instrument |
Islamic |
c. 150 AD - 1600 AD |
Various Locations |
Ancient astronomical instrument used for solving problems related to time. |
| Lascaux Caves |
Art |
Prehistoric |
c. 15,000 BC |
France |
Renowned for its ancient cave paintings depicting animals. |
| Olduvai Stone Tools |
Artifact |
Prehistoric |
c. 2 million years ago |
Tanzania |
Some of the earliest known stone-tools made by hominids. |
| Roman Senate Palaces |
Architecture |
Roman |
Various |
Rome, Italy |
The structures used for the political assembly of the Roman government. |
| Engraved Shell |
Artifact |
Prehistoric |
20,000 BC - 12,000 BC |
Various Locations |
Shells engraved by prehistoric peoples for decorative purposes. |
| Polynesian Tapa Cloth |
Textile |
Polynesian |
Ancient |
Pacific Islands |
Textiles made from the bark of trees, decorated with symbols. |
| Minoan Frescoes |
Art |
Minoan |
c. 1500-1400 BC |
Knossos, Crete |
Wall paintings showcasing Minoan life and culture. |
| Jar of Ashurbanipal |
Artifact |
Assyrian |
668-627 BC |
National Museum of Iraq |
An artifact from the library of Ashurbanipal, containing important texts. |
| Thracian Treasure |
Artifact |
Thracian |
c. 4th Century BC |
Various Museums |
Gold and silver items from the Thracian culture. |
| Stone Tablets of Hammurabi |
Inscription |
Babylonian |
c. 1754 BC |
Louvre Museum |
An ancient law code inscribed on a stone stele. |
| Umbrian Frescoes |
Art |
Renaissance |
c. 14th Century |
Italy |
Wall paintings from the 14th century illustrating religious themes. |
| Ziggurat of Ur |
Architecture |
Sumerian |
c. 2100 BC |
Iraq |
A massive terraced structure built as a temple dedicated to the moon god. |
| Egyptian Canopic Jars |
Artifact |
Egyptian |
c. 2600-2100 BC |
Various Museums |
Containers used to store and preserve the organs of the deceased. |
| Ancient Maya Calendar |
Artifact |
Mayan |
c. 500 AD |
Various Museums |
An intricate calendar system used by the Maya civilization. |
| Nan Madol Ruins |
Architecture |
Micronesian |
c. 1200 AD |
Pohnpei, Micronesia |
An archaeological site with a series of islets and canals. |
| Rosetta Stone Copy |
Artifact |
Copy |
Modern |
Various Locations |
A replica of the original Rosetta Stone. |
| Classical Greek Pottery |
Artifact |
Greek |
c. 650 BC |
Various Museums |
Pottery featuring mythology and daily life scenes. |
| Babylonian Astronomy Tablets |
Inscription |
Babylonian |
c. 400 BC |
Various Locations |
Clay tablets recording astronomical observations. |
| Celtic Treasure from Great Britain |
Artifact |
Celtic |
1st Century BC |
Various Museums |
Gold and silver items belonging to the Celts. |
| Roman Wall Paintings |
Art |
Roman |
c. 1st Century AD |
Various Locations |
Frescoes found in ancient Roman villas. |
| Shroud of Turin |
Religious Artifact |
Christian |
13th Century |
Turin, Italy |
A religious relic believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus. |
| Lenin's Mausoleum Artifact |
Artifact |
Contemporary |
1924 |
Moscow, Russia |
The preserved body of Vladimir Lenin, displayed in a mausoleum. |
| Curse Tablets |
Inscription |
Ancient Greek |
c. 500 BC |
Various Museums |
Tablets made to invoke curses against enemies. |
| Quipu |
Artifact |
Incan |
c. 1450-1532 |
Peru |
An ancient recording device using knots tied in strings. |
| Bronze Doors of Gniezno |
Artifact |
Polish |
12th Century |
Gniezno, Poland |
Famous bronze doors depicting biblical scenes. |
| Acropolis of Athens |
Architecture |
Greek |
5th Century BC |
Athens, Greece |
An ancient citadel containing several significant buildings. |
| Sumerian Mosaics |
Art |
Sumerian |
c. 3000 BC |
Various Locations |
Intricate mosaic art pieces from the Sumerian civilization. |
| Buddhist Stupa |
Architecture |
Buddhist |
c. 3rd Century BC |
Various Locations |
A mound-like or hemispherical structure containing sacred relics. |
| 47 Ronin Sword |
Artifact |
Japanese |
1701-1703 |
Japan |
The famous sword associated with the story of the 47 Ronin. |
| Talil Dagger |
Weapon |
Ancient |
various dates |
Various Museums |
A historical dagger used in ancient warfare. |
| Coptic Textiles |
Textile |
Coptic |
c. 4th-7th Century |
Egypt |
Textiles showcasing Coptic Christian art and symbolism. |
| Ancient Roman Mosaics |
Art |
Roman |
Various |
Various Locations |
Mosaic art representing scenes from mythology and daily life. |
| Terracotta Plaques |
Artifact |
Chinese |
Han Dynasty |
Various Locations |
Terracotta plaques depicting scenes of daily life in ancient China. |
| Egyptian Tomb Treasure |
Artifact |
Egyptian |
c. 1400-1200 BC |
Various Locations |
Gold and silver items found in ancient Egyptian tombs. |
| Tower of London Armory |
Artifact |
British |
Modern |
Tower of London |
Historical weapons and armor from British history. |
| Ward of the Roses Artifacts |
Artifact |
British |
15th Century |
Various Locations |
Items associated with the Wars of the Roses. |
| Hadrian's Villa |
Architecture |
Roman |
c. 126-128 AD |
Tivoli, Italy |
A vast Roman archaeological complex and residence. |
| Bronze Mirror from China |
Artifact |
Chinese |
c. 200 BC |
Various Museums |
A bronze mirror from ancient China depicting intricate designs. |
| Modern Sculpture Garden |
Art |
Contemporary |
21st Century |
Various Locations |
A space dedicated to modern outdoor sculptures. |
| Celtic Symbols Stone |
Artifact |
Celtic |
Iron Age |
Various Locations |
Stones carved with symbols from Celtic culture. |
| Viking Revelation Artifacts |
Artifact |
Norse |
c. 800-1100 AD |
Various Locations |
Artifacts recovered from Viking burial sites. |
| Baghdad Battery |
Artifact |
Ancient |
c. 250 BC |
Iraq |
An artifact speculated to be an ancient galvanic cell. |
| Medieval Manuscripts |
Manuscript |
Medieval |
Various |
Various Locations |
Handwritten books from the medieval period containing various texts. |
| Moai Statues of Easter Island |
Statue |
Polynesian |
c. 1400-1650 AD |
Easter Island, Chile |
Monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people. |
| Art of Shabaka Stone |
Inscription |
Egyptian |
c. 700 BC |
British Museum |
A stone featuring the Shabaka Stone inscriptions. |
| Sumerian Cylinder Seals |
Artifact |
Sumerian |
c. 3500 BC - 2000 BC |
Various Locations |
Cylinder seals used to stamp clay. |
| Tollund Man |
Artifact |
Danish |
c. 400 BC |
Silkeborg, Denmark |
The well-preserved body of a man from the Iron Age. |
| Atlantis Archipelago |
Mythical Site |
Ancient Greek |
c. 360 BC |
Various Locations |
A legendary island described by Plato. |
| Maya Jade Ornaments |
Artifact |
Mayan |
300-900 AD |
Various Locations |
Jade items worn as symbols of status and prestige. |
| Hagia Sophia |
Architecture |
Byzantine |
537 AD |
Istanbul, Turkey |
A former Greek Orthodox cathedral and later, an imperial mosque. |
| Terracotta Figure of Deity |
Artifact |
Chinese |
Han Dynasty |
Various Museums |
Sculpture representing a deity from the Han dynasty era. |
| Aztec Sun Stone |
Artifact |
Aztec |
c. 1420 |
Mexico City |
A large monolithic sculpture representing the Aztec calendar. |
| Pont du Gard |
Architecture |
Roman |
c. 19 BC |
France |
An ancient Roman aqueduct bridge. |
| Oldest Known Writing Tablet |
Inscription |
Sumerian |
c. 3200 BC |
Various Museums |
A clay tablet inscribed with cuneiform symbols. |
| Egyptian Funerary Mask |
Artifact |
Egyptian |
c. 700 BC |
Various Locations |
Masks designed for the mummified deceased in ancient Egypt. |
| Cargo from Ancient Shipwreck |
Artifact |
Various |
Various locations |
Various Museums |
Artifacts recovered from ancient shipwrecks. |
| Renaissance Chest |
Artifact |
Renaissance |
c. 1600s |
Various Museums |
A chest related to wealth and artifacts from the renaissance. |
| Staff of Office from the Pharaoh |
Artifact |
Egyptian |
c. 2500 BC |
Various Museums |
A ceremonial staff symbolizing authority. |
| Serapeum of Saqqara |
Archaeological Site |
Egyptian |
c. 300-100 BC |
Saqqara, Egypt |
Burial site for sacred bulls of ancient Egypt. |
| Roman Inscription Stones |
Inscription |
Roman |
Ancient |
Various Locations |
Stones engraved with laws and decrees of the Roman Empire. |
| Ancient Chinese Coins |
Currency |
Chinese |
c. 500 BC |
Various Museums |
Coins used in ancient China for trade. |
| Greek Tragedy Masks |
Artifact |
Greek |
c. 500 BC |
Various Museums |
Masks used in ancient Greek theater to portray characters. |
| Roman Gladiator Armor |
Artifact |
Roman |
c. 1st Century AD |
Various Locations |
Armor worn by gladiators in ancient Rome. |
| Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
Memorial |
Modern |
1921 |
Various Countries |
Memorials to unidentified soldiers from past wars. |
| Crystal Skull |
Artifact |
Modern |
Various Legends |
History's Myth |
Mysterious crystal carvings believed to have mystical powers. |
| Stone Axe from Prehistoric Site |
Artifact |
Prehistoric |
c. 5000 BC |
Various Locations |
Ancient tools used for various purposes. |
| Tutankhamun's Jewelry |
Artifact |
Egyptian |
c. 1323 BC |
Egyptian Museum, Cairo |
A collection of stunning gold and precious stone jewelry. |
| Chinese Dragon Boat |
Artifact |
Traditional |
Ancient |
Various Locations |
A traditional vessel used in dragon boat racing. |
| Portuguese Caravel Ship |
Ship |
Age of Discovery |
15th Century |
Various Locations |
An innovative ship design used during the Age of Exploration. |
| Celtic Brooches |
Artifact |
Celtic |
c. 100-600 AD |
Various Museums |
Beautifully designed brooches common in Celtic jewelry. |
| First Edition of The Iliad |
Book |
Greek |
c. 8th Century BC |
Harvard University |
An early manuscript of Homer's epic poem. |
| Ye Olde Barber's Pole |
Artifact |
Medieval |
c. 18th Century |
Various Locations |
The symbol of barbers' practices, historically used as a sign. |
| Shakespeare's First Folio |
Book |
British |
1623 |
British Library |
The first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays. |
| Renaissance Etching |
Art |
Renaissance |
c. 16th Century |
Various Locations |
An intricate etching from the Renaissance period. |
| Assyrian Reliefs |
Art |
Assyrian |
c. 900 BC |
Various Locations |
Carved and painted reliefs illustrating Assyrian life. |
| Spanish Galleon Model |
Ship Model |
Naval |
16th Century |
Various Museums |
A model representing the galleons used by Spain for trade. |
| Bronze Age Pottery |
Artifact |
Bronze Age |
c. 2000 BC |
Various Locations |
Artifacts of pottery from the Bronze Age. |
| Roman Amphora |
Artifact |
Roman |
c. 500 BC |
Various Locations |
Large ceramic vessels for storing wine and oil. |
| Egyptian Obelisk |
Monument |
Egyptian |
c. 2500 BC |
Various Locations |
Tall, four-sided narrow tapering monuments in ancient Egypt. |
| Chinese Porcelain Vase |
Artifact |
Chinese |
c. 15th Century |
Various Museums |
Exquisite vases known for their intricate designs. |
| Mesoamerican Codex |
Manuscript |
Mesoamerican |
c. 1500 AD |
Various Locations |
Ancient books containing pictographs and glyphs. |
| Indus Valley Seals |
Artifact |
Indus Valley |
c. 2500 BC |
Various Locations |
Seals used for trade and administration during the Indus Valley Civilization. |
| Gallant Knight Armored Suit |
Armor |
Medieval |
c. 15th Century |
Various Museums |
The ceremonial armor worn by knights during tournaments. |
| Norse Rune Stone |
Artifact |
Norse |
c. 1000 AD |
Various Locations |
Stones inscribed with Norse runes, often with historical significance. |
| Ruins of St. Augustine |
Architecture |
Spanish |
c. 1565 |
Florida, USA |
The oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental USA. |
| Chakra Stamps |
Artifact |
Hindu |
Ancient |
India |
Stamps engraved with symbols used in Hindu rituals. |
| Horton Plains Canopy Walk |
Natural Formation |
Modern |
21st Century |
A famous walkway through the canopy of a rainforest. |
NaN |
| Viking Shield |
Artifact |
Norse |
c. 12th Century |
Various Museums |
Wooden shields used in combat by Vikings. |
| National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche |
Memorial |
Catholic |
17th Century |
St. Augustine, USA |
A shrine honoring a historical figure in Catholicism. |
| English Longbow |
Weapon |
Medieval |
c. 1200-1500 AD |
Various Museums |
A powerful bow used by English archers in battles. |
| Prehistoric Rock Art |
Art |
Various |
Various |
Cave paintings from prehistoric times depicting animals and human figures. |
NaN |
| Aztec Calendar Stone |
Artifact |
Mesoamerican |
c. 1500 |
Mexico City |
A large stone representing the Aztec calendar. |
| Gothic Cathedral Stained Glass |
Art |
Gothic |
c. 12th-16th Century |
Various Locations |
Elaborate stained glass windows in Gothic-style cathedrals. |
| Manneken Pis Statue |
Sculpture |
Belgian |
1619 |
Brussels, Belgium |
A small statue of a urinating boy, a landmark of Brussels. |
| Viking Age Jewelry |
Artifact |
Norse |
c. 800-1100 AD |
Various Museums |
Ornamental and functional jewelry from the Viking Age. |
| Prehistoric Sedimentary Fossils |
Fossil |
Prehistoric |
Various |
Various Locations |
Fossils preserved in sedimentary rock formations. |
| Modern Reconstruction of an Elizabethan Theatre |
Theater |
Modern |
21st Century |
London, UK |
A replica of theaters from the Elizabethan era. |
| Heroic Epic Manuscripts |
Manuscript |
Ancient |
Various |
Various Locations |
Texts of epic tales from various ancient cultures. |
| Griffin Amulet |
Artifact |
Egyptian |
c. 200 BC |
Various Museums |
Amulets featuring a griffin as a protective symbol. |
| Roman Glass Beads |
Artifact |
Roman |
c. 1st Century AD |
Various Locations |
Glass beads showcasing the glass-making techniques of the Romans. |
| Totem Poles |
Artifact |
Native American |
Various Dates |
Northwest Coast, USA |
Carved wooden poles used in native ceremonies and storytelling. |
| Ancient Greek Lyre |
Musical Instrument |
Greek |
c. 500 BC |
Various Museums |
A stringed musical instrument from ancient Greece. |
| Hajime Drums |
Musical Instrument |
Japanese |
Modern |
Japan |
Traditional drums used in Japanese festivals and ceremonies. |
| Sumerian Tablets with Epic of Gilgamesh |
Inscription |
Sumerian |
c. 2100 BC |
Various Locations |
Clay tablets inscribed with the Epic of Gilgamesh. |
| Byzantine Icons |
Art |
Byzantine |
c. 6th Century |
Various Locations |
Religious images painted in a specific style within Byzantine culture. |
| Colonial Era Weapons |
Artifact |
American |
1600s-1700s |
Various Museums |
Weapons used during the colonial period in America. |
| Stone Tools from Australian Aboriginal Culture |
Artifact |
Australian |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
Tools used by Aboriginal Australians for hunting and gathering. |
| Pre-Incan Pottery |
Artifact |
Pre-Incan |
c. 1000 AD |
Various Museums |
Artifacts showcasing early pottery making in South America. |
| Bronze Statue of Marcus Aurelius |
Statue |
Roman |
c. 161-180 AD |
Capitoline Museums, Rome |
A statue commemorating the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. |
| Roman Colonnade |
Architecture |
Roman |
c. 1st Century BC |
Various Locations |
An architectural feature of ancient Roman buildings. |
| Underwater Archaeological Finds |
Artifact |
Ancient |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
Artifacts recovered from underwater sites historically significant. |
| Antikythera Mechanism |
Artifact |
Greek |
c. 100 BC |
National Archaeological Museum, Athens |
An ancient mechanical device for astronomical calculations. |
| Sumerian Silver Bowl |
Artifact |
Sumerian |
c. 2000 BC |
Various Museums |
A silver bowl showcasing the craftsmanship of the Sumerians. |
| Giant's Causeway Columns |
Natural Formation |
Geological |
c. 60 Million years ago |
County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
Basalt columns formed by volcanic activity. |
| Akropolis Lion Reliefs |
Sculpture |
Greek |
c. 500 BC |
Athens, Greece |
Reliefs of lions that adorned the monuments of ancient Greece. |
| Chinese Mythology Artifacts |
Artifact |
Chinese |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
Artworks representing characters from Chinese mythology. |
| Morte d'Arthur Manuscript |
Manuscript |
Middle Ages |
15th Century |
Various Locations |
A manuscript of Sir Thomas Malory's work on King Arthur. |
| Ports of Ancient Egypt |
Artifact |
Egyptian |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
Artifacts related to trade and transport in ancient Egypt. |
| Viking Age Tool Set |
Tools |
Norse |
c. 1000 AD |
Various Museums |
A set of tools used by Vikings for various crafts. |
| Mesopotamian Clay Bricks |
Artifact |
Mesopotamian |
c. 3500 BC |
Various Locations |
Building materials used in ancient Mesopotamia. |
| Egyptian Canopic Jars |
Artifact |
Egyptian |
c. 3000 BC |
Various Museums |
Jars used to store the organs of mummies. |
| Inca Terra Cotta Figures |
Artifact |
Incan |
c. 1400 - 1533 |
Various Museums |
Sculptures representing deities or ancestors in the Incan culture. |
| Bronze Medallions from the Hellenistic Period |
Artifact |
Greek |
c. 300-100 BC |
Various Museums |
Bronze medallions used in Hellenistic trade. |
| Stone Henge Replica |
Artifact |
Modern |
20th Century |
Various Locations |
A modern interpretation of the ancient monument Stonehenge. |
| Celtic Stone Crosses |
Monument |
Celtic |
c. 500 AD |
Various Locations |
Large stone crosses depicting biblical scenes in a Celtic style. |
| Prehistoric Tools of the Stone Age |
Artifact |
Stone Age |
c. 30000 BC |
Various Locations |
Stone tools utilized by early humans. |
| Ancient Roman Road |
Infrastructure |
Roman |
Various Dates |
Italy |
Historical roads constructed by the Romans for military and trade. |
| Roman Legionary's Armor |
Artifact |
Roman |
c. 1st Century AD |
Various Locations |
Pasta enclosures used by legionaries in battle. |
| Mayan Pyramid |
Architecture |
Mayan |
c. 500 AD |
Yucatan Peninsula |
Pyramids constructed by the Maya as temples and royal burials. |
| Byzantine Period Jewelry |
Artifact |
Byzantine |
c. 500 AD |
Various Museums |
Jewelry illustrating the opulence of Byzantine society. |
| Ancient Miner's Tools |
Tools |
Ancient |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
Tools used for mining metal and minerals in ancient times. |
| Thracian Tomb |
Artifact |
Thracian |
c. 4th Century BC |
Bulgaria |
Burial mounds containing Thracian treasures. |
| Archaeopteryx Fossil |
Fossil |
Prehistoric |
c. 150 million years ago |
Various Locations |
An important fossil showing transitional features between dinosaurs and birds. |
| Florentine Codex |
Manuscript |
Mesoamerican |
16th Century |
Various Locations |
A comprehensive encyclopedia of Aztec culture. |
| Silbur Lathe from Roman Site |
Artifact |
Roman |
c. 100 AD |
Various Locations |
An ancient lathe used in workshops of the Roman Empire. |
| Silver Coin from Ancient Rome |
Artifact |
Roman |
c. 200 BC |
Various Locations |
Coins minted in ancient Rome, sometimes depicting emperors. |
| Assyrian Shield |
Weapon |
Assyrian |
c. 700 BC |
Various Museums |
Shield decorated with intricate designs from the Assyrian Empire. |
| Greek Terracotta Inscription |
Inscription |
Greek |
c. 600 BC |
Various Museums |
Terracotta with inscriptions significant to Greek history. |
| Roman Glassware From Pompeii |
Artifact |
Roman |
c. 79 AD |
Various Museums |
Glass artifacts recovered from the ruins of Pompeii. |
| Akan Goldweights |
Artifact |
African |
c. 1000 AD |
Various Museums |
Small weight objects used by the Akan people for weighing gold. |
| Knossos Labyrinth, Architecture |
Minoan, c. 1700-1400 BC |
Crete, Greece, A legendary maze associated with the Minotaur myth." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Atlantis Artifact, Artifact |
Mythical, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Alleged artifacts related to the lost city of Atlantis." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Prehistoric Terracotta Figurines, Artifact |
Prehistoric, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Figurines reflecting ancient cultures and beliefs." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Roman Circus Maximus, Architecture |
Roman, c. 6th Century BC |
Rome, Italy, An ancient Roman chariot racing stadium." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Indian Terracotta Figurines, Artifact |
Indian, Ancient |
India, Figures made from clay depicting deities." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Bronze Age City Wall, Archaeological Site |
Bronze Age, c. 1800 BC |
Various Locations, Remains of defensive walls built during the Bronze Age." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Incan Agricultural Terraces, Architecture |
Incan, c. 1438-1533 |
Peru, Terraced farming structures built by the Incas." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Statue of Zeus, Sculpture |
Greek, c. 435 BC |
Olympia, Greece, A giant statue of the god Zeus |
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." |
NaN |
NaN |
| Roman Gold Ring, Artifact |
Roman, c. 200 AD |
Various Museums, Gold rings showcasing Roman craftsmanship." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Celtic Tomb, Archeological Site |
Celtic, c. 300-100 BC |
Various Locations, Burial sites constructed by the Celts for their dead." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Egyptian Scarab, Artifact |
Egyptian, c. 1500 BC |
Various Locations, Amulets depicting beetles |
believed to provide protection." |
NaN |
NaN |
| Statue of Liberty's Torch, Artifact |
American, 1886 |
Liberty Island, NY, The original torch from the Statue of Liberty before its replacement." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Mayflower Ship Replica, Ship |
American, Modern |
Various Locations, Replica representing the ship that brought Pilgrims to America." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Ancient Greek Cloak Pins, Artifact |
Greek, c. 500 BC |
Various Museums, Ornate pins used to secure cloaks in ancient Greece." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Mesopotamian King's Seal, Artifact |
Mesopotamian, c. 3000 BC |
Various Museums, Seals representing authority held by kings." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Bronze Table from Ancient Greece, Artifact |
Greek, c. 500 BC |
Various Locations, A decorative table used in ancient Greek households." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Poplar Monster Statue, Artifact |
Ancient New World, Various Dates |
Various Locations, A statue reflecting indigenous mythology." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Chacmool, Sculpture |
Mesoamerican, c. 800 AD |
Mexico, A stone figure with the body of a reclining figure." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Roman-era Silverware, Artifact |
Roman, c. 1st-3rd Century AD |
Various Museums, Fine dining utensils used in ancient Rome." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Torres Del Paine Geology, Natural Formation |
Modern, 20th Century |
Chile, Fascinating geological formations and hiking locations." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Assyrian Prisms, Inscription |
Assyrian, c. 700 BC |
Various Museums, Prism stones inscribed with Assyrian decrees." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Mesolithic Axe, Artifact |
Mesolithic, c. 8000-4000 BC |
Various Locations, Tools used in hunting and gathering by early humans." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Viking Age Currency, Currency |
Norse, c. 800-1100 AD |
Various Museums, Coins minted during the Viking Age." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Terracotta Friezes, Sculpture |
Roman, c. 100 AD |
Various Museums, Decorative relief sculptures from Roman architecture." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Ancient Roman Circus, Architecture |
Roman, c. 50 BC |
Various Locations, Locations used for chariot racing and public events." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Chinese Jade Carvings, Artifact |
Chinese, Various Dates |
Various Museums, Intricate carvings made of jade |
reflecting cultural significance." |
NaN |
NaN |
| Fragment of the Berlin Wall, Artifact |
Modern, 1989 |
Various Locations, Pieces of the wall that divided East and West Berlin." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Post-Renaissance Artifacts, Artifact |
Renaissance, 1500-1700 |
Various Locations, Items reflecting the artistic and cultural abilities of the period." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Mason Jar from the 1800s, Artifact |
American, 1858 |
Various Collections, A canning jar representing American innovation." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Medieval Knight's Helm, Armor |
Medieval, c. 14th Century |
Various Museums, A protective helmet worn by knights in battle." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Copper Age Figurines, Artifact |
Copper Age, c. 4000-2500 BC |
Various Locations, Figurines depicting spiritual and daily life themes." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| First World War Trench Art, Artifact |
World War I, c. 1914-1918 |
Various Locations, Art objects made by soldiers during the war from spent shell casings." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Empire State Building Model, Architecture |
Modern, 1931 |
New York City, A model representing one of the most iconic buildings in America." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Petroglyphs from the Southwest U.S., Art |
Native American, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Rock carvings made by indigenous peoples of the American Southwest." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| First Edition of Ulysses by James Joyce, Book |
20th Century, 1922 |
Various Locations, One of the most significant novels of the modernist literary canon." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Greek Vases, Artifact |
Greek, c. 550 BC |
Various Museums, Pottery illustrating Greek mythology and day-to-day life." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Stone Age Jewelry, Artifact |
Prehistoric, c. 2500 BC |
Various Locations, Jewelry made from natural materials such as shells and stones." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Macbeth Manuscript, Manuscript |
British, 1620 |
Various Locations, A historic manuscript of the play by William Shakespeare." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Sumerian Uruk Tablets, Inscription |
Sumerian, c. 3200 BC |
Various Museums, Early writing tablets from the city of Uruk." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Pre-Columbian Gold Artifacts, Artifact |
Pre-Columbian, c. 1000-1500 |
Various Museums, Gold items from the Americas before European contact." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Cerberus Statue, Sculpture |
Greek, c. 300 BC |
Various Museums, A statue representing the three-headed dog from Greek mythology." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Roman Relief Depicting Gladiators, Artifact |
Roman, c. 100 AD |
Various Museums, Reliefs depicting scenes from the lives of gladiators." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Oldest Written Constitution, Document |
American, 1788 |
Various Locations, The first constitution of the United States." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Medieval Shields, Artifact |
Medieval, c. 1200-1400 AD |
Various Museums, Shields used by knights in battles during the Middle Ages." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Assyrian Palace Reliefs, Sculpture |
Assyrian, c. 700 BC |
Various Museums, Reliefs depicting the royal life of Assyrian kings." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Ancient Egyptian Steles, Inscription |
Egyptian, c. 3000-500 BC |
Various Museums, Stone slabs inscribed with important texts and rituals." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Stone Hammer from Prehistoric Site, Tool |
Prehistoric, c. 2000 BC |
Various Locations, Hammer-like tools used by early humans for various purposes." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Celtic Ring Money, Currency |
Celtic, c. 700-200 BC |
Various Museums, Circular currency used for trade in ancient Celtic society." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Buddhist Pilgrimage Artifacts, Artifact |
Buddhist, Proposed Dates |
Various Locations, Items used in rituals and ceremonies by Buddhist practitioners." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Artifacts from the Silk Road, Artifact |
Various Cultures, Various Dates |
Various Locations, A collection of items reflecting the trade along the Silk Road." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Incised Shells from the Neolithic, Artifact |
Neolithic, c. 4000 BC |
Various Locations, Shells engraved with figures and symbols from the Neolithic period." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Roman Gold Jewelry, Artifact |
Roman, c. 1st Century AD |
Various Museums, Elaborate jewelry pieces made by craftsmen during ancient Rome." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Basketweaving Tools from Indigenous Cultures, Artifact |
Native American, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Tools used for traditional basket making by indigenous peoples." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Egyptian Royal Cartouche, Inscription |
Egyptian, c. 1500 BC |
Various Museums, An engraved or painted symbol of royal authority in ancient Egypt." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Hartford Witch Trials Artifacts, Artifact |
American, 1692 |
Various Locations, Items related to the famous witch trials in colonial America." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Zodiac Tiles from Ancient Greece, Artifact |
Greek, c. 500 BC |
Various Museums, Ceramics depicting zodiac signs used in ancient astrology." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Prehistoric Cave Tools, Artifact |
Prehistoric, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Tools used by early humans preserved in caves." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Denarius of Julius Caesar, Currency |
Roman, c. 44 BC |
Various Museums, A silver coin depicting Julius Caesar before his assassination." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Ancient Roman Road System, Infrastructure |
Roman, Various Dates |
Italy, The extensive network of roads built by the Roman Empire." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Wampum Beads, Artifact |
Native American, Modern |
Various Locations, Traditional beads used in Native American cultures for decoration and trade." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Roman Theatre Masks, Artifact |
Roman, c. 300 BC |
Various Museums, Masks used in ancient Roman theatre to portray characters." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Burial Artifacts from Ghazni, Artifact |
Afghan, c. 11th Century |
Various Locations, Items recovered from burial sites in Ghazni |
Afghanistan." |
NaN |
NaN |
| Dali's Surrealist Artifacts, Art |
Modern, 20th Century |
Various Locations, Artworks associated with the Surrealist movement led by Salvador Dali." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Olmec Colossal Heads, Sculpture |
Olmec, c. 900-400 BC |
Mexico, Large stone heads carved by the Olmec civilization." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Models, Artifact |
Ancient, Modern |
Various Locations, Replicas of the ancient wonders that once existed." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Neolithic Pottery from Çatalhöyük, Artifact |
Neolithic, c. 7500 BC |
Turkey, Ceramics used in one of the first known human settlements." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Scythian Gold Artifacts, Artifact |
Scythian, c. 400-300 BC |
Various Locations, Decorative gold items belonging to the nomadic Scythian culture." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Sunken Treasure from Shipwrecks, Artifact |
Maritime, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Historical treasure recovered from sunken ships." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Louisiana Purchase Document, Document |
American, 1803 |
Various Locations, The document that completed the Louisiana Purchase." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Polynesian Wooden Canoe, Artifact |
Polynesian, Ancient |
Pacific Islands, A traditional vessel used by Polynesian explorers." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Aztec Ritual Masks, Artifact |
Aztec, c. 1500 |
Mexico, Masks used during rituals and ceremonies by the Aztec civilization." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| West African Bronze Castings, Artifact |
African, c. 1400-1600 |
Various Museums, Detailed bronze sculptures made by artisans in West Africa." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Trails of Ancient Silk Road, Artifact |
Various Cultures, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Artifacts and relics representing the significance of the Silk Road." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Crusader Armaments, Artifact |
Medieval, c. 1095-1291 |
Various Museums, Weapons and armors used during the Crusades." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Bronze Age Eagle Pendant, Artifact |
Bronze Age, c. 1500 BC |
Various Museums, A pendant showcasing artistry from the Bronze Age." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Garuda Statue from Indonesia, Sculpture |
Hindu, c. 1st Century |
Various Locations, A statue representing the divine bird in Hindu mythology." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Papyrus Scrolls of Ancient Egypt, Document |
Egyptian, c. 3000 BC |
Various Museums, Early writings stored on papyrus |
important for historical research." |
NaN |
NaN |
| Knights Templar Seal, Artifact |
Medieval, c. 12th Century |
Various Locations, The seal used by the Knights Templar for various records." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Ankhesenamun Jewelry, Artifact |
Egyptian, c. 1332-1323 BC |
Various Locations, Personal ornaments belonging to the Egyptian queen Ankhesenamun." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Old Saxon Cinders, Artifact |
Anglo-Saxon, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Remnants from Anglo-Saxon hearths indicating domestic life." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Viking War Axe, Artifact |
Norse, 900-1100 AD |
Various Museums, A weapon commonly used by Vikings in raids." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Tuareg Silver Jewelry, Artifact |
African, Modern |
Sahara Desert, Pieces showcasing Tuareg craftsmanship in silver jewelry." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Don Quixote Manuscript, Book |
Spanish, 1605 |
Various Locations, The original manuscript of Cervantes' celebrated novel." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Chariot from Ancient Greece, Artifact |
Greek, c. 500 BC |
Various Museums, Chariots used in ancient Greek races and warfare." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Egyptian Shabti Figurines, Artifact |
Egyptian, c. 2000 BC |
Various Museums, Small tomb figures intended to serve the deceased in the afterlife." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Buddhist Sakyamuni Statue, Sculpture |
Buddhist, c. 1st Century |
Various Locations, A statue depicting Siddhartha Gautama |
the historical Buddha." |
NaN |
NaN |
| Artifacts from Cape Coast Castle, Artifact |
African, Modern |
Ghana, Items reflecting the history of trade and colonialism." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Laocoon and His Sons, Sculpture |
Greek, c. 150 BC |
Vatican Museums, A dramatic ancient sculpture portraying Laocoon's struggle against serpents." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Wooden Mask from Africa, Artifact |
African, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Masks used in rituals representing ancestors and spirits." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Medieval Guild Seals, Artifact |
Medieval, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Seals representing specific guilds in medieval towns." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| The Scream Painting, Art |
Modern, 1893 |
National Gallery, Oslo, A famous expressionist painting by Edvard Munch." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Quokka Rock Art, Rock Art |
Australian, Aboriginal |
Western Australia, Indigenous rock art created by the Aboriginal people." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Artifacts from Jericho, Artifact |
Archaeological, Ancient |
Palestine, Artifacts unearthed from one of the oldest inhabited cities on earth." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Indigenous Stone Tools from Throughout History, Artifact |
Indigenous, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Tools made by indigenous populations across different periods." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Hand-carved Bone Implements, Artifact |
Prehistoric, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Objects made from bone during prehistoric times." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Living History Artifacts from Colonial Williamsburg, Artifact |
American, 1700s |
Virginia, USA, Items used in the life of 18th-century Williamsburg." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Renaissance Tapestries, Textile |
Renaissance, 16th Century |
Various Locations, Large woven artworks portraying historical events." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Viking Age Trading Goods, Artifact |
Norse, c. 800 AD |
Various Locations, Goods recovered from Viking trading sites." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Artifacts from the Tang Dynasty, Artifact |
Chinese, c. 618-907 |
Various Museums, Items that reflect the cultural richness of the Tang Dynasty." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Marble Relief from the Parthenon, Artifact |
Greek, c. 447-432 BC |
British Museum, Sculptural fragments from the Parthenon in Athens." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| World War II Military Uniforms, Uniform |
Modern, 20th Century |
Various Museums, Uniforms worn by military personnel during WWII." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Yuan Dynasty Ceramics, Artifact |
Chinese, c. 1271-1368 |
Various Museums, Ceramics produced during the Yuan Dynasty |
known for their beauty." |
NaN |
NaN |
| Artifacts from the Great Zimbabwe, Artifact |
African, c. 1100-1450 |
Various Locations, Items representing the settlement and culture of Great Zimbabwe." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Decorated Gourds from South America |
Artifact |
Indigenous |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
Artistic objects made from gourds, showing iconography. |
| Medieval Manuscripts of the Bible |
Manuscript |
Medieval |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
Hand-copied texts of the Christian Bible from the medieval period. |
| 14th-Century Armor Suit, Armor |
Medieval |
c. 1300s |
Various Museums |
A full suit of armor worn by knights of the medieval period. |
NaN |
| Chalcolithic Alabaster Figurines, Artifact |
Chalcolithic |
c. 4500 BC |
Various Locations |
Figurines crafted from alabaster during the Chalcolithic period. |
NaN |
| Micronesian Navigation Charts, Artifact |
Pacific Islander |
Ancient |
Various Locations |
Charts made by Polynesians for navigation across the Pacific. |
NaN |
| Byzantine Gold Coins, Currency |
Byzantine |
c. 330-1453 |
Various Museums, Coins circulating in the Byzantine Empire |
often depicting emperors." |
NaN |
| Roman Street Lamps, Artifact |
Roman |
c. 1st Century AD |
Various Locations |
Street lighting systems used in ancient Rome. |
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| Greek Temples, Architecture |
Greek |
c. 600 BC |
Various Locations |
Temples built to honor various Greek gods. |
NaN |
| Artifacts from Çatalhöyük, Artifact |
Neolithic, 7400 BC |
Turkey, Historical items from one of the first urban centers in history." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Peruvian Textiles, Textile |
Incan, c. 1400-1533 |
Various Museums |
Woven textiles representing the artistic traditions of the Inca. |
NaN |
NaN |
| Perfume Bottles from Ancient Egypt, Artifact |
Egyptian |
c. 2000 BC |
Various Museums |
Containers used for storing perfumes and oils. |
NaN |
| Secret of the Rosetta Stone, Artifact |
Egyptian, 196 BC |
British Museum, A stone stele inscribed with three languages for translation." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Artifacts from Pompeii, Artifact |
Roman, c. 79 AD |
Various Museums, Everyday items preserved by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Emerald Tablets of Thoth, Document |
Ancient Egyptian, c. 3000 BC |
Various Locations, Texts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus |
exploring alchemical principles." |
NaN |
NaN |
| Spanish Silver Reales, Currency |
Spanish, 16th Century |
Various Museums, Silver coins circulated widely during the colonial period." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Chichen Itza Telescope, Artifact |
Mayan, c. 600 AD |
Various Experts, A possible ancient structure used for astronomical observations." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Artistic Wood Carvings from Africa, Artifact |
African, Various Dates |
Various Locations, Traditional carvings reflecting cultural narratives." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Phoenician Glass Vessels, Artifact |
Phoenician |
c. 500 BC |
Various Museums, Glass artifacts demonstrating early techniques in glassmaking." |
NaN |
NaN |
| Neolithic Burial Cairns, Archaeological Site |
Ancient, c. 2500 BC |
Various Locations, Stone structures built as burial places." |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
| Advent of the Printing Press Document |
Document |
Modern |
15th Century |
Various Locations |
Documentation of the introduction of movable type in printing. |
| Ancient Mesoamerican Writing Systems, Document |
Mesoamerican |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
Artifacts showcasing the writing systems used by Mesoamerican cultures. |
NaN |
| Cairo Geniza Documents |
Manuscript |
Jewish |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
A collection of Jewish manuscripts from the Middle Ages. |
| Artifacts from the Rapa Nui, Artifact |
Polynesian |
Various Dates |
Easter Island |
Cultural items representing the history of Rapa Nui's people. |
NaN |
| Carved Stone Weapons from Prehistoric Cultures, Artifact |
Prehistoric |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
Weapons carved from stone used by ancient cultures. |
NaN |
| Pompeii Food Vessels, Artifact |
Roman |
c. 79 AD |
Pompeii, Italy |
Vessels used for cooking and serving food in ancient Pompeii. |
NaN |
| Renaissance Singers' Manual, Document |
Renaissance |
Various Dates |
Various Locations |
A music manual from the Renaissance period. |
NaN |
| Greek Amphitheater Models, Artifact |
Greek |
Ancient |
Various Locations |
Models used in study to represent ancient amphitheatres. |
NaN |