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Mapungubwe, South Africa
The hill-site of Mapungubwe, capital of the kingdom of Mapungubwe (11-14th century CE). Located at the very north of South Africa near the Limpopo River.
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Gold Rhinoceros, Mapungubwe
A gold rhinoceros from a burial site at Mapungubwe, South Africa. 11-14th century CE. (University of Pretoria Museums, South Africa)
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Map of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe
A map indicating the approximate territory of the ancient Kingdom of Zimbabwe (in modern Zimbabwe) and its capital Great Zimbabwe. The kingdom flourished between c. 1300 and c. 1450 CE.
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Paracas Mantel
Mantel (Detail), 100 BCE / 200 CE. Paracas; south coast, Peru. The Art Institute of Chicago, Emily Crane Chadbourne Fund.
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Nazca Textile Panel Fragment
Panel Fragment, 200/500 CE. Nazca; south coast, Peru. The Art Institute of Chicago, Restricted gift of Mrs. Edwin A. Seipp.
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Nazca Bowl with Bean and Architectural Motifs
Bowl with Bean and Architectural Motifs, 180 BCE / 500 CE. Nazca; south coast, Peru. The Art Institute of Chicago, Kate S. Buckingham Endowment.
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Nazca Culture Bowl
Bowl, 180 BCE / 500 CE. Nazca; south coast, Peru. The Art Institute of Chicago, Kate S. Buckingham Endowment.
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Lambayeque Textile Patch
Patch, 1000/1476 CE. Lambayeque; North Coast, Peru. The Art Institute of Chicago, Kate S. Buckingham Endowment.
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Lambayeque Textile Panel
Panel, 1000/1476 CE. Lambayeque; north coast, Peru. The Art Institute of Chicago, Kate S. Buckingham Endowment.
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Aspar, Magister Militum
The Missorium of Ardabur Aspar depicts Aspar, magister militum, and his elder son. 434 CE
