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Babylonian historical writing background. Ancient hieroglyphs of the Sumerian and Babylonian civilizations. Archaeological objects and antiquities. High quality photo
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Background shot of a section of old English text
Religious art and architectural details in Sacro Monte di Varallo, Italy
Detail with initial letter from illuminated antiphonary manuscript from Ferarra
In brown marble, ancient Roman lettering makes this background image.
Fossacesia, Province of Chieti, Italy - 2 september 2024: Rest of a marble slab with Latin engravings located in the cloister - The abbey complex of S. Giovanni in Venere stands on a promontory overlooking cultivated fields and the Costa dei Trabocchi of the Adriatic Sea.
Apollon Lairbenos Temple, dates back to 2nd century in Çal, Denizli, Turkey
Hand lettered vellum from a 1490 edition of the Book of Hours.
Illuminated antiquities and historical ruins at night - Ephesus Ancient City - İzmir / Turkey
old roman text scribed and carved tablet found at an eleventh centurey building site
Ancient greek script
A possible first century Greek Manuscript of the New Testament, published as a facsimile by Constantine Simonides in 1861. Simonides was a convicted forger and although this facsimile was denounced as a forgery, it has never been proven.
Text carved in sandstone 17th century Germany 1704
Old Latin text engraved on stone latin characters words
It is an important historical and archaeological site in Antalya province, Turkey. It exhibits ancient artifacts belonging to the Lycian civilization.
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Summer vacation in Greece: views and landscapes of Cyclades islands. The island of Kimolos
Detail with initial letter and musical notation from illuminated antiphonary manuscript from Ferarra
Inscriptions written on a rock found in the ancient city of Ephesus. This is not a paid museum.
Glagolitic script, oldest known Slavic alphabet stone script known as Bascanska ploca from Croatia
Writing on the wall at the ruins of Ephesus, Turkey
Gothic inscriptions on the stone
Greek letters carved on a stone on tablet at Miletus.
Retro text background. Fragment of broken ancient inscription (imperial law in ancient Greek language), carved on marble block. Old film stylization. Sagalassos Ancient city, Turkey (Turkiye)
Luxury marbled paper background texture, Brown and black
The Glagolitic script is the oldest alphabet ever
St. Nicholas Church, located in the Demre district of Antalya, is a historic church. It's a significant pilgrimage site associated with Saint Nicholas, widely known as Santa Claus
Old medieval book, close up
Old egyptian hieroglyphic carvings.
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