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Antiquity may refer to:
- Generally, "ancient history," and may be used of any period before the Middle Ages.
- More specifically it means the classical antiquity of Greece and Rome.
- It may also be used to refer to various periods of ancient history, like Ancient Egypt, ancient Mesopotamia or other early civilizations of the Near East. It is less commonly used in reference to civilizations of the Far East.
- The term may also be used of archaeological objects from ancient cultures.
- Antiquity is a quarterly journal of archaeological research.
- The Gathering) an expansion to the The Gathering collectible card game.
A Dictionary Of Roman And Greek Antiquities: This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such... http://t.co/WRB3mqYr
MikeWil5000 (Mike Williams) Thu, 17 May 2012 03:19:22 -0000
A Dictionary Of Roman And Greek Antiquities: This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such... http://t.co/WRB3mqYr
The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland V2: Volume II of II.Originally published 1842. http://t.co/SKPFejGv
Claudiaofz (Claudia Clive) Thu, 17 May 2012 02:53:12 -0000
The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland V2: Volume II of II.Originally published 1842. http://t.co/SKPFejGv
RT @mimecedadigow: African ethnology and antiquities, utilising the truly wonderful though strange.
fogaqyjipihe (pruess) Thu, 17 May 2012 02:32:14 -0000
RT @mimecedadigow: African ethnology and antiquities, utilising the truly wonderful though strange.
MER Antiquities AN06 Blue-Gold 8' X 10' Area Rug: This rug is finely woven in the style and fashion of the old w... http://t.co/f8zjsyp0
Thomasepp (Thomas Spettel) Thu, 17 May 2012 02:30:21 -0000
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A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities By Various Writers: http://t.co/ADeS5akP
ZettaMceachinf7 (Zetta Mceachin) Thu, 17 May 2012 01:47:22 -0000
A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities By Various Writers: http://t.co/ADeS5akP
Time Enough to Die: Matilda Gray is an expert on antiquities, especially the Roman and Celtic artifacts found in... http://t.co/u6KmT4Pr
DonaldKing19 (Donald King) Thu, 17 May 2012 01:19:13 -0000
Time Enough to Die: Matilda Gray is an expert on antiquities, especially the Roman and Celtic artifacts found in... http://t.co/u6KmT4Pr
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology - Attached to the University of Oxford. Antiquities collections range from Palaeolithic to Victorian, from Egypt to Britain.
Michael C. Carlos Museum - Information on the art collection that includes objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas. Located Emory University.
Meta Description: [ Home page for the Michael C. Carlos Museum ]
Museum of Antiquities, University of Saskatchewan - Features full scale replicas of Greek, Roman, and Medieval sculpture, the originals of which are housed in such famous museums as the British Museum and the Louvre.
Museum of Byzantine Culture - Presents its collections and its history, details of temporary exhibits, conferences, and concerts. Includes hours and entrance fees. Located in Thessaloniki, Greece. [Greek and English]
Museum of Classical Archaeology - Exhibits a collections of pottery sherds and of casts of Greek and Roman sculpture, with a public collection numbering over 600 plaster casts. Site includes a searchable database.
Museum of Cycladic Art - Ancient Aegean sculpture and artifacts.
Oriental Institute Museum - University of Chicago. Part of the university's Oriental Institute, which has supported research and archaeological excavation in the Near East since 1919, the Museum exhibits major collections of antiquities from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Iran, Syria, Palestine, and Anatolia.
The Acropolis Museum - Houses masterpieces of ancient Greek civilization and art, including sculptures, friezes, and figurines.
The Menil Collection - Houses and exhibits the permanent collection of John and Dominique de Menil, including art from antiquity, the Byzantine world, tribal cultures, and the twentieth century. In Houston, Texas.
Meta Description: [ The Menil Collection, Houston Texas, The Menil Collection opened in 1987 to preserve and exhibit the art collection of John and Dominique de Menil. Considered one of the most important privately assembled collections of the twentieth century, The Menil Collection houses approximately 15,000 paint... ]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - This museum in New York has large collections of ancient art, including Greek, Roman and Near Eastern. Online descriptions and highlights of the collections, current exhibitions and visitor information.
Meta Description: [ The Metropolitan Museum of Art Web site features information on upcoming museum events, fine art exhibits, special exhibitions, the Met collection and art galleries online. ]
The Museum of National Antiquities - Antiquities museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Includes exhibits, activities, collection information, and a virtual tour.
Meta Description: [ Historiska museet i Stockholm är Sveriges centralmuseum för arkeologiskt material fram till reformationen.
Här finns vikingar, medeltida konst samt järn-, brons- och stenålder, vitt oljud, vitt, oljud ]
The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation - Houses the collections of Cycladic and ancient Greek art belonging to Nicholas and Aikaterini Goulandris. The Cycladic collection is ancient art from the Cyclades Island culture between 3200 and 200 b.c.e.
The Shefton Museum of Greek Art and Archaeology - With a collection of over 800 examples of Greek art and archaeology, the museum has gained international notice for its important collection from the Greek world.
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology - Fourth finest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain, attached to the University of Reading's Classics department. History of the museum, plan and description of exhibits, schools information and tour.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs - Sponsored by National Geographic, exhibition will feature over 130 treasures from the tomb of the celebrated pharaoh on a twenty-seven month tour beginning in Los Angeles, California. Includes details and ticket information.
Meta Description: [ King Tut - Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition. Featuring important works of art from the tomb of Tutankhamun, sucessor of Akhenaten ]
