Roman Temple Pins and Buttons

Roman Temple ruins in River Way, Harlow, Essex. The site can be reached through the industrial estate on River Way. It is on a small hillock, with the River Stort a little way to the north. Information boards supply a history of the Temple, which is marked out with paving slabs showing the limits of the outer temple, a raised area showing the inner temple and a couple of blocks marking the altar stone. There is nothing left of the earlier temple or barrow, but these are marked on the maps on the information boards. Roman remains were excavated here in 1764 and again in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Large scale digs were organised in the 1960’s and 1980’s and finds can be seen in the Harlow Museum. The name Harlow comes from the Saxon sett...

Roman Temple ruins in River Way, Harlow, Essex. The site can be reached through the industrial estate on River Way. It is on a small hillock, with the River Stort a little way to the north. Information boards supply a history of the Temple, which is marked out with paving slabs showing the limits of the outer temple, a raised area showing the inner temple and a couple of blocks marking the altar stone. There is nothing left of the earlier temple or barrow, but these are marked on the maps on the information boards. Roman remains were excavated here in 1764 and again in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Large scale digs were organised in the 1960’s and 1980’s and finds can be seen in the Harlow Museum. The name Harlow comes from the Saxon sett...

View of Temple of Diana

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple of Vesta Rome Italy

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple Memories (whose title in french is Memoire des temples,) is from a series of original works in acrylic by Canadian artist, Susan Nimbley, Art des Rapides.

Temple Of Seti I, At Gurna, Thebes

Let everyone know that you're REALLY Old School, by repping the forefathers of modern civilization!

Artemis, like other women (goddess Aphrodite, for example) was a Greek goddess. ... Daughter of Zeus and Leto, Artemis was the goddess of hunting, wild life and soft light. She was the twin sister of the god Apollo. The brothers were always at their mother's disposal. Artemis is the goddess of hunting, the moon, chastity, childbirth and wild animals. She is one of the most revered deities in Greek mythology and in Roman mythology she is called Diana. Considered a fantastic hunter, Artemis was worshiped for alleviating female illnesses, protecting children and young people.

Karnac, or Karnak was one of the greatest temple complexes of Ancient Egypt. located outside Thebes, the capital of many Egyptian dynasties, Karnac's rediscovery by Europeans caused a sensation, with many marveling over its magnificent architecture and hieroglyphics.

Roman Goddess Minerva Statue Temple, Nerva Forum, Rome, Italy Goddess of wisdom, justice, law and victory

Khnum, Kepr, Ra, In Tem Tomb Of Seti I, at Thebes

The Second Court At Medinet Habu in Egypt

Capitals In Hypostyle Hall, Karnak

Altar in the Temple of the Caryatids Greco Romanesque setting with mythical figures: Gods and Goddesses and mythological beings. Indoor plan of what could have been a center for worshiping the deities of Olympus.

The beautiful history of Rome passes through the people's faith in their gods of the Olympic pantheon. And the architecture reflects, through large capitals and columns, the strength and beauty of classical Greek-Roman culture. Art and society walk together and evolve into new civilizations...the legacy is eternalized. It is enough for those who have affinity to appreciate it.

Ancient Roman poets Virgil and Horace, depicted in this old engraving

Ancient Roman fresco Landscape from the Imperial Villa at Boscotrecase, currently in the MET

Treasures Discovered in the Babylonian Palace of Ninevah

Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome, Italy The inside of this stunning building is unreal, in that everything looks like a film set yet it was built between 1506 and 1626, wow. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican (Italian: Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano), or simply Saint Peter's Basilica (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), is a church built in the Renaissance style located in Vatican City, the papal enclave that is within the city of Rome, Italy. By Paul Thompson Photography

Roman soldiers in legion gathered around their symbols of eagle and spears.

This blue cat was overcome with the spirit of a demon and is laying waste to this once glorious temple.

Christ Pantocrator from Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Fountain Lit Up At Dusk, Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park

A passage surrounded by ruins.