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Croatia - Pula - The Roman Amphitheatre. The Arena is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers and with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. Date: circa 1910s
The Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary or United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island - maximum security federal prison on Alcatraz Island off the coast of San Francisco, California, USA
Alexey Ivanovich Tevkelev, Kutlu-Mohammed Tevkelev (1674-1766), Tatar Murza (aristocrat), Russian diplomat and soldier, founder of the city of Chelyabinsk, major general
Empedocles of Akragas, Greek philosopherEmpedocles of Akragas (fl. 444-443 BC), Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher, doctor, statesman and priest, best known for originating the cosmogonic theory of the four classical elements
Al-Shumaisi Hospital (now the King Saud Medical Centre), Riyadh - Saudi Arabia. Date: circa 1950s
Primitive Stone Age people, Kazakhstan areaPrimitive Stone Age people using ancient fire lighting methods. In the background are foragers harvesting. 8700-2000 BCE
Shanuy Mode, supreme ruler of the HunsShanuy Mode, Ruler of Mode, supreme ruler of the Huns
Zhangir Khan, governor of Kazakh KhanateZhangir Khan (Salqam Jangir Khan, 1610-1680), Kazakh Khan, governor of the Kazakh Khanate from 1629 to 1680. 17th century
Khiuaz Dospanova, Khazak pilot and national heroineKhiuaz Dospanova (1922-2008), Khazak pilot who served during the Second World War, in the 588th Night Bomber Regiment, nicknamed the Night Witches
Buman (Illig Qaghan), founder of Kaghanate Buman (Illig Qaghan)Bumin Khagan (Illig Qaghan, reigned 551-552), founder of the Turkic Kaghanate. This form of government was typical for the Eurasian Steppe from the 6th to the 10th century. circa 6th century
Bauyrzhan Momyshuly, Kazakh-Soviet officer and authorBaurzhan Momyshuly (Momish-Uly) (1910-1982) - a Kazakh-Soviet military officer and author. As an author he wrote several books - military prose, stories and novels for adults and children
Archers on horseback, Central AsiaWarrior archers (Batyrs) on horseback, Central Asia (Kazakhstan area)
The Golden Man, Saka warrior of south-eastern KazakhstanSaka (Scythian) warrior of Issyk Kurgan, from a skeleton found in a burial mound in south-eastern Kazakhstan. The discovery was named The Golden Man because of the rich burial goods included with it
Ancient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs), KazakhstanAncient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs) in battle dress on horseback, with Turkic military equipment and armour, Kazakhstan
Iron smelting in a furnace, Bronze Age, Kazakhstan areaCraftsmen (blacksmiths) of the Bronze Age in the Kazakhstan area, smelting and shaping metal (iron) using an ancient furnace with bellows. 3000-1200 BCE
Ancient settlement of the Ice Age, Kazakhstan areaAncient village settlement of the Ice Age or Stone Age, with a woman butchering a deer carcass, a man carving a stone, and people collecting firewood. 8700-2000 BCE
Mammoth hunt, Stone Age in Kazakhstan areaStone Age tribal people in the Kazakhstan area, hunting a large mammoth with spears in the snow. 8700-2000 BCE
Kazakh yurt in cross section, KazakhstanKazakh yurt in cross section with ornaments. A cauldron for cooking is in the middle, with storage chests, furniture, crockery and kitchenware. 20th century
Farming in Buraydah, the capital of Al-Qassim Region in north-central Saudi Arabia in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. Date: circa 1950s
Sketches of the Chin-Lushai expedition. Capture of Lalshimas village by the Cachar Military Police under Lieutenant Cole. Date: 1890
Khadzhimukan Munaitpasov, Kazakh wrestlerKhadzhimukan Munaitpasov (Kazhymukan/Hadjimukan Munaytpasov, Qajymuqan Munaitpasuly, 1871-1948), Kazakh wrestler, repeated World Champion in Greco-Roman wrestling (from 1910 onwards)
Mustafa Shokay, Khazak statesman and public figureMustafa Shokay (1890-1941), statesman, political activist, scholar and public figure, ideologist of the struggle for freedom and independence of the Common Turkestan. circa early 1940s
Nomad migration, Early Iron Age, Kazakhstan areaNomads of the Early Iron Age in the Kazakhstan area, with caravan and camel train. 1200-550 BCE
Bronze Age settlement, Kazakhstan area. A young woman sits on the ground, grinding grain in a stone mill. In the background are ancient houses, cattle and sheep. 3000-1200 BCE
Ancient metal workers, KazakhstanTwo Kazakh craftsmen (blacksmiths) shaping metal by hammering. In the background are a yurt, horses, camels and camel keeper. BCE
Ancient horse breeders, KazakhstanKazakh men of an ancient tribe on horseback, leading a herd of horses through the steppe
Ancient Kazakh battle scene, Kazakhstan
Kazakh man cutting hay with a scytheA Kazakh man wearing a chapan (Kazakh quilted dressing gown) and kalpak, working in a field with a scythe, cutting hay. 20th century
Kazakh yurt - exterior, with open door. 20th century
Yurt in cross-section, KazakhstanYurt in cross section, showing interior, Kazakhstan. A cauldron for cooking is in the middle, and the family are having dinner. 20th century
Korean War era - Speed Limit sign close to the 38th parallel north, which formed the border between North and South Korea prior to the Korean War. Date: circa 1952
Iron processing in Bronze Age, Kazakhstan areaBronze Age craftsmen (blacksmiths) processing iron with special tools, shaping the metal by hammering. In the background are yurts and a mountain landscape. 3000-1200 BCE
Cross-section, prehistoric burial mound, KazakhstanCross-section through a prehistoric burial mound, Kazakhstan
Umay the goddess of fertility, KazakhstanUmay is the Mother of Earth, also known as the goddess of fertility in the religion of Tengriism (Tengrism), Kazakhstan. She holds her arms around the yurt to protect the baby
Kazakh village in Zhailau, during Nauryz (Spring holiday)People in a high altitude summer pasture in Zhailau (Jailou), located in the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park, Kazakhstan, during Nauryz (the traditional Spring holiday)
A curious gate called St. John Gate, the oldest houseA curious gate in variegated brickwork called St. John Gate, the oldest house in Stepney. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries
Grave effigy of Alicia Steward in St. Mary le SavoyGrave effigy of Alicia, daughter of Simon Steward, with the Old Vestry Door in St. Mary le Savoy. She kneels in an armorial cape holding a skull
Grave effigy of Robert Scott, St. Mary, LambethGrave effigy of Robert Scott, army officer in the Swedish and Danish services and military inventor, died 1631, St. Mary Lambeth
Yacht Basin, Lowestoft, SuffolkBoats in the Yacht Basin, Lowestoft, Suffolk. circa 1910s
Holidaymakers on the pier, Lowestoft, Suffolk. circa 1910
Mr John A. Haskell and Miss Dorothea Alabaster, 1912Mr John A. Haskell of Calcutta and Miss Dorothea Alabaster, pictured together in The Sketch at the time of their engagement.Miss Dorothea Alabaster was the daughter of the late Sir Chaloner Alabaster
Four views of Atlantic City, New Jersey, showing the fountain of light, the steel pier, moonlight on the Atlantic Ocean and the chair parade
Hedges & Butlers Wine 1890Series of views of alcohol being produced for Hedges & Butler s, to be sold in Regent Street, London. 1890
GOLD PROSPECTOR / CANADAA gold prospector mending his stockings in his cabin. Date: 1878
GOLD MINING - SCHEMNITZGold and silver mining at Schemnitz (now Banska Stiaunica, Czech Republic). Date: 1842
Cartoon, dressmaker at workCartoon, a dressmaker works by lamplight at a table. Her work hangs around her as she sews in poor light. Date: 1870
Matchbox making, London 1890A woman making matchboxes at a table in her home. Date: 1890
Matchbox maker in LondonA good days work A London matchbox maker surveys the pile of matchboxes she has just made. Date: 1890