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Facsimile of the Codex Borgia, ca. 16th century (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/e819cca1-80a0-4fee-be64-313ab1281e99

#geometric #mayans #circles #mexico #aztec #symbolism #humananimalhybrid #antiquities #colonialism #lithography #manuscript #art #publicdomain

Facsimile of the Codex Borgia, ca. 16th century (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/e819cca1-80a0-4fee-be64-313ab1281e99

#geometric #mayans #circles #mexico #aztec #symbolism #humananimalhybrid #antiquities #colonialism #lithography #manuscript #art #publicdomain

Facsimile of the Codex Borgia, ca. 16th century (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/e819cca1-80a0-4fee-be64-313ab1281e99

#geometric #mayans #circles #mexico #aztec #symbolism #humananimalhybrid #antiquities #colonialism #lithography #manuscript #art #publicdomain

https://www.europesays.com/africa/399936/ Egypt archaeologists uncover three ancient tombs from different eras #AncientEgypt #antiquities #ArchaeologicalSite #Archaeology #artifacts #cemetery #Egypt #romans #tomb

https://www.europesays.com/iran/268733/ Seven ancient Parthian tombs unearthed in Iraq’s Kurdistan region #antiquities #ArchaeologicalSite #archaeology #Excavations #Iraq #Kurdistan #tomb

Egypt archaeologists uncover three ancient tombs from different eras https://www.byteseu.com/2317430/ #AncientEgypt #antiquities #ArchaeologicalSite #Archaeology #artifacts #cemetery #Egypt #romans #tomb

https://www.europesays.com/iran/264064/ Iraqi security recovers rare antiquities ##Anbar #AncientManuscripts #antiquities #artifacts #Babil #Baghdad #GoldCoins #Iraq #Kirkuk #NationalMuseumOfIraq #Nineveh #PotteryPieces #trafficking #Wasit

German court convicts siblings over looted Egyptian artefacts

A German court on Monday convicted two siblings of money laundering over the illegal sale of ancient Egyptian…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #Antiquities #Cleopatra #Egypt #Tutankhamun
https://www.europesays.com/germany/78352/

The Vietnam Binh Chau (Chau Tan) Late Tang Wreck

https://www.koh-antique.com/client/tangwreck/tangwreck.html

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49355451

#HackerNews #Vietnam #Binh #Chau #Tang #Wreck #archaeology #maritime #history #shipwrecks #antiquities

The Vietnam Binh Chau (Chau Tan) Late Tang Wreck

https://www.koh-antique.com/client/tangwreck/tangwreck.html

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49355451

#HackerNews #Vietnam #Binh #Chau #Tang #Wreck #archaeology #maritime #history #shipwrecks #antiquities

The Vietnam Binh Chau (Chau Tan) Late Tang Wreck

https://www.koh-antique.com/client/tangwreck/tangwreck.html

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49355451

#HackerNews #Vietnam #Binh #Chau #Tang #Wreck #archaeology #maritime #history #shipwrecks #antiquities

https://www.europesays.com/iran/251449/ Israel discovers 1,300-year-old shopping center in central Israel #antiquities #ArchaeologicalSite #archaeology #crusades #Israel #IsraelAntiquitiesAuthority #RamatGan

Bottoms up: vast Roman shipwreck filled with ancient wine amphoras discovered near Sicily – The Art Newspaper

A sensational discovery of…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #ItalianWine #MediterraneanWine #Antiquities&Archaeology #Archaeology #discoveries #heritage #Italianwine #italy #Museums&Heritage #Shipwrecks #underwater #UnderwaterArchaeology #Wine
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2766161/bottoms-up-vast-roman-shipwreck-filled-with-ancient-wine-amphoras-discovered-near-sicily-the-art-newspaper/

Bottoms up: vast Roman shipwreck filled with ancient wine amphoras discovered near Sicily – The Art Newspaper

A sensational discovery of…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #ItalianWine #MediterraneanWine #Antiquities&Archaeology #Archaeology #discoveries #heritage #Italianwine #italy #Museums&Heritage #Shipwrecks #underwater #UnderwaterArchaeology #Wine
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2766161/bottoms-up-vast-roman-shipwreck-filled-with-ancient-wine-amphoras-discovered-near-sicily-the-art-newspaper/

Bottoms up: vast Roman shipwreck filled with ancient wine amphoras discovered near Sicily – The Art Newspaper

A sensational discovery of…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #ItalianWine #MediterraneanWine #Antiquities&Archaeology #Archaeology #discoveries #heritage #Italianwine #italy #Museums&Heritage #Shipwrecks #underwater #UnderwaterArchaeology #Wine
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2766161/bottoms-up-vast-roman-shipwreck-filled-with-ancient-wine-amphoras-discovered-near-sicily-the-art-newspaper/

Bottoms up: vast Roman shipwreck filled with ancient wine amphoras discovered near Sicily – The Art Newspaper https://www.diningandcooking.com/2766161/bottoms-up-vast-roman-shipwreck-filled-with-ancient-wine-amphoras-discovered-near-sicily-the-art-newspaper/ #Antiquities&Archaeology #Archaeology #discoveries #heritage #ItalianWine #italy #Museums&Heritage #Shipwrecks #underwater #UnderwaterArchaeology #Wine

Bottoms up: vast Roman shipwreck filled with ancient wine amphoras discovered near Sicily – The Art Newspaper https://www.diningandcooking.com/2766161/bottoms-up-vast-roman-shipwreck-filled-with-ancient-wine-amphoras-discovered-near-sicily-the-art-newspaper/ #Antiquities&Archaeology #Archaeology #discoveries #heritage #ItalianWine #italy #Museums&Heritage #Shipwrecks #underwater #UnderwaterArchaeology #Wine

https://www.europesays.com/iran/243020/ The Plunder of Syria: Syria’s Greatest Archaeological Losses Came After IS #antiquities #Apamea #archaeology #ArtifactTrafficking #CulturalHeritage #Mari #Palmyra #PostAssadSyria #Syria #UNESCO

https://www.europesays.com/africa/368422/ Egypt uncovers first complete ancient bath complex north of Suez Canal #AncientEgypt #antiquities #ArchaeologicalSite #Archaeology #Egypt #romans

Egypt uncovers first complete ancient bath complex north of Suez Canal https://www.byteseu.com/2258362/ #AncientEgypt #antiquities #ArchaeologicalSite #Archaeology #Egypt #romans

Egypt uncovers 18 tombs, golden tongues amid remains of ancient coastal city https://www.byteseu.com/2254502/ #AncientEgypt #antiquities #ArchaeologicalSite #Archaeology #artifacts #Egypt #gold #tomb

https://www.europesays.com/africa/365568/ Egypt uncovers 18 tombs, golden tongues amid remains of ancient coastal city #AncientEgypt #antiquities #ArchaeologicalSite #Archaeology #artifacts #Egypt #gold #tomb

Facsimile of the Codex Borgia, ca. 16th century (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/28cfc67c-3b46-4115-9941-5e6954f5988d

#mayans #circles #mexico #aztec #symbolism #human-animal-hybrid #antiquities #colonialism #art #publicdomain

Facsimile of the Codex Borgia, ca. 16th century (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/28cfc67c-3b46-4115-9941-5e6954f5988d

#mayans #circles #mexico #aztec #symbolism #human-animal-hybrid #antiquities #colonialism #art #publicdomain

Facsimile of the Codex Borgia, ca. 16th century (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/28cfc67c-3b46-4115-9941-5e6954f5988d

#mayans #circles #mexico #aztec #symbolism #human-animal-hybrid #antiquities #colonialism #art #publicdomain

Protecting Afrin’s antiquities national priority: Syrian official

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Protecting the antiquities of Syria’s Kurdish-majority city of Afrin is a “national priority,” Syria’s…
#Conflict #Conflicts #War #Afrin #antiquities #artifacts #culturalproperty #france #looting #Macron #Museum #Syria #Turkey
https://www.europesays.com/3165620/

https://www.europesays.com/iran/230725/ Protecting Afrin’s antiquities national priority: Syrian official #Afrin #antiquities #artifacts #CulturalProperty #France #LOOTING #Macron #Museum #Syria #Turkey

https://www.europesays.com/iran/224278/ Ancient Cyprus meets Israel: Rare silver coin found on Ashdod beach #antiquities #archaeology #Ashdod #coins #Cyprus #Israel #IsraelAntiquitiesAuthority #MediterraneanSea #RabbiAmichaiEliyahu #Silver

Zendaya’s earrings at the *Odyssey* London photocall have reignited debate over who should own ancient artefacts—reportedly gold from Iran’s Ziwiye hoard. Academics and activists urge Barron London to disclose full provenance and legality. 🌍🏛️ #Antiquities #CulturalHeritage #Provenance #TheOdyssey https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jul/25/treasure-as-trinkets-zendayas-earrings-renew-debate-on-ownership-of-ancient-artefacts

Zendaya’s earrings at the *Odyssey* London photocall have reignited debate over who should own ancient artefacts—reportedly gold from Iran’s Ziwiye hoard. Academics and activists urge Barron London to disclose full provenance and legality. 🌍🏛️ #Antiquities #CulturalHeritage #Provenance #TheOdyssey https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jul/25/treasure-as-trinkets-zendayas-earrings-renew-debate-on-ownership-of-ancient-artefacts

Zendaya’s earrings at the *Odyssey* London photocall have reignited debate over who should own ancient artefacts—reportedly gold from Iran’s Ziwiye hoard. Academics and activists urge Barron London to disclose full provenance and legality. 🌍🏛️ #Antiquities #CulturalHeritage #Provenance #TheOdyssey https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jul/25/treasure-as-trinkets-zendayas-earrings-renew-debate-on-ownership-of-ancient-artefacts

France returns 23 artifacts to Syria during Macron’s visit with Ahmed al-Sharaa

The Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris returned 23 artifacts to Syria earlier this month, during French President…
#France #FR #Europe #EU #Ahmedal-Sharaa #antiquities #archaeology #BasharAssad #emmanuelmacron #Syria #syriaassad
https://www.europesays.com/france/56974/

https://www.europesays.com/iran/222796/ France returns 23 artifacts to Syria during Macron’s visit with Ahmed al-Sharaa #AhmedAlSharaa #antiquities #archaeology #BasharAssad #EmmanuelMacron #France #Syria #SyriaAssad

https://www.europesays.com/people/166192/ France returns 23 artifacts to Syria during Macron’s visit with Ahmed al-Sharaa #AhmedAlSharaa #antiquities #archaeology #BasharAssad #EmmanuelMacron #France #Syria #SyriaAssad

https://www.europesays.com/iran/212743/ Archaeologists discover rare 2,600-year-old stele of Assyrian king in Iraq #antiquities #ArchaeologicalSite #archaeology #Iraq #library #Mesopotamia #Nineveh

The Trade in Looted Antiquities Endures for One Reason: Demand

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/matt-campbell-cambodia-looted-antiquities-2779870

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48882608

#HackerNews #lootedantiquities #artcrime #antiquities #demand #culturalheritage #illicittrade

The Trade in Looted Antiquities Endures for One Reason: Demand

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/matt-campbell-cambodia-looted-antiquities-2779870

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48882608

#HackerNews #lootedantiquities #artcrime #antiquities #demand #culturalheritage #illicittrade

The Trade in Looted Antiquities Endures for One Reason: Demand

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/matt-campbell-cambodia-looted-antiquities-2779870

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48882608

#HackerNews #lootedantiquities #artcrime #antiquities #demand #culturalheritage #illicittrade

#1332 George Fox Tregelles (ed) - Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Report and Transactions, 1892-93. Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Penzance, 1893.

#Penzance #Cornwall #Antiquities #Archaeology #NaturalHistory #InscribedStones #BookOfTheDay

#1332 George Fox Tregelles (ed) - Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Report and Transactions, 1892-93. Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Penzance, 1893.

#Penzance #Cornwall #Antiquities #Archaeology #NaturalHistory #InscribedStones #BookOfTheDay

#1332 George Fox Tregelles (ed) - Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Report and Transactions, 1892-93. Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Penzance, 1893.

#Penzance #Cornwall #Antiquities #Archaeology #NaturalHistory #InscribedStones #BookOfTheDay

Why Do So Many Museums Hold a Convicted Antiquity Dealer’s Treasures?
Erin L. Thompson: https://hyperallergic.com/why-do-so-many-museums-hold-a-convicted-antiquity-dealers-treasures/

#antiquities #smuggling #Geneva #Syria #Lebanon

Why Do So Many Museums Hold a Convicted Antiquity Dealer’s Treasures?
Erin L. Thompson: https://hyperallergic.com/why-do-so-many-museums-hold-a-convicted-antiquity-dealers-treasures/

#antiquities #smuggling #Geneva #Syria #Lebanon

Why Do So Many Museums Hold a Convicted Antiquity Dealer’s Treasures?
Erin L. Thompson: https://hyperallergic.com/why-do-so-many-museums-hold-a-convicted-antiquity-dealers-treasures/

#antiquities #smuggling #Geneva #Syria #Lebanon

After The Met returned a Roman bust connected to Phoenix Ancient Art, the question of what will happen to other works sold by the gallery to dozens of US institutions remains open. #culture #antiquities #museums

https://hyperallergic.com/why-do-so-many-museums-hold-a-convicted-antiquity-dealers-treasures/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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After The Met returned a Roman bust connected to Phoenix Ancient Art, the question of what will happen to other works sold by the gallery to dozens of US institutions remains open. #culture #antiquities #museums

https://hyperallergic.com/why-do-so-many-museums-hold-a-convicted-antiquity-dealers-treasures/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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✨ Bronzeplastik des Gottes Osiris ✨

#Osiris #AltesÄgypten #ÄgyptischeKunst #Bronzeplastik #Archäologie #Antike #Kunstgeschichte #Sammlerstück #MuseumQuality #AncientEgypt #EgyptianArt #BronzeSculpture #Archaeology #AncientArt #HistoryLovers #CulturalHeritage #CollectorsItem #MuseumPiece #ArtCollector #Antiquities

#Osiris #ÉgypteAncienne #ArtÉgyptien #SculptureEnBronze #Archéologie #ArtAntique #PatrimoineCulturel #HistoireAncienne #Collectionneur #ObjetHistorique
https://www.auktionen-in-heidelberg.de/produkt/1065-bronzeplastik-des-gottes-osiris-aegypten-spaetzeit-ca-ca-664-332-v-chr/

✨ Bronzeplastik des Gottes Osiris ✨

#Osiris #AltesÄgypten #ÄgyptischeKunst #Bronzeplastik #Archäologie #Antike #Kunstgeschichte #Sammlerstück #MuseumQuality #AncientEgypt #EgyptianArt #BronzeSculpture #Archaeology #AncientArt #HistoryLovers #CulturalHeritage #CollectorsItem #MuseumPiece #ArtCollector #Antiquities

#Osiris #ÉgypteAncienne #ArtÉgyptien #SculptureEnBronze #Archéologie #ArtAntique #PatrimoineCulturel #HistoireAncienne #Collectionneur #ObjetHistorique
https://www.auktionen-in-heidelberg.de/produkt/1065-bronzeplastik-des-gottes-osiris-aegypten-spaetzeit-ca-ca-664-332-v-chr/

Facsimile of the Codex Vindobonensis, ca. late 15th or early 16th century (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/3e7ec028-0841-4362-907e-c73c10b3272a

#animals #mayans #buildings #mexico #aztec #symbolism #human-animal-hybrid #antiquities #colonialism #art #publicdomain

Facsimile of the Codex Vindobonensis, ca. late 15th or early 16th century (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/3e7ec028-0841-4362-907e-c73c10b3272a

#animals #mayans #buildings #mexico #aztec #symbolism #human-animal-hybrid #antiquities #colonialism #art #publicdomain

God in an alcove, Villa Borghese Gardens, Roma. 2018.
#SilentSunday #Roma #Antiquities #Photography

God in an alcove, Villa Borghese Gardens, Roma. 2018.
#SilentSunday #Roma #Antiquities #Photography

Hubert Robinson, 'Girls Dancing Round An Obelisk' (for some reason or other). #landscape #fantasyart #artsky #Egypt #AncientEgypt #antiquities #ancientsky #ritual #paganism

'Approach Of The Simoom At Giza' by David Roberts, 1830s. #Egypt #AncientEgypt #antiquities #landscape #sphynx #pyramids

#Frankfurt's #Archaeological #Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the #AncientWorld through its collection of #antiquities. From #Luristan bronzes to #Achaemenid metalwork, the exhibition highlights the interconnectedness of #ancient cultures and the material traces of human life, practice, and exchange. I've summarized my visit in this blog post:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-05-23_frankfurt_archaeologisches_museum/

#WeekendStories #History #Archaeology #CulturalExchange

#Frankfurt's #Archaeological #Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the #AncientWorld through its collection of #antiquities. From #Luristan bronzes to #Achaemenid metalwork, the exhibition highlights the interconnectedness of #ancient cultures and the material traces of human life, practice, and exchange. I've summarized my visit in this blog post:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-05-23_frankfurt_archaeologisches_museum/

#WeekendStories #History #Archaeology #CulturalExchange

Exquisite drawings by architect Thomas Archer of Anglo-Saxon (left) and Celtic artifacts. They probably date from the early 18th Century, just when people were taking an interest in this sort of thing. #antiquity #antiquities #antiquarian #Celtic #AngloSaxon #ancientsky

Facsimile of the Codex Ríos, ca. after 1566 (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/9c312a21-1a86-4e68-8d12-1913062329c5

#pyramids #mayans #costumes #mexico #aztec #symbolism #antiquities #colonialism #hats #art #publicdomain

Facsimile of the Codex Ríos, ca. after 1566 (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/9c312a21-1a86-4e68-8d12-1913062329c5

#pyramids #mayans #costumes #mexico #aztec #symbolism #antiquities #colonialism #hats #art #publicdomain

#1232 George Fox Tregelles (ed) - Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Report and Transactions, 1891-92. Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Penzance, 1892.

#Penzance #Cornwall #Antiquities #Archaeology #NaturalHistory #AncientCrosses #BookOfTheDay