Images

Artist's impression of camel riders discovering a lush mountain valley. The camel was a common mode of transport in Africa and the Middle East during ancient, medieval and early modern times.

Artist's depiction of king Solomon in his palace.

Artist's impression of an ancient Greek scholar tutoring a young boy. It was common for wealthy Greek families to hire private tutors for their children, as there were no public schools. Famously, Alexander the Great was tutored by Aristotle...

Artist's impression of an ancient library, possibly the Great Library of Alexandria.

Artist's impression of an animal sacrifice. In most cultures around the ancient Mediterranean, including Greece and Rome, animals were frequently sacrificed as an offering to the gods. The gods were believed to feast upon the smells of the...

Drawing of Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-215 CE) by French author André Thévet (1516–1590)

Artist's impression of an earthquake in ancient Greece or Rome.

Artist's impression of a poisoning in ancient times.

Artist's impression of the Cothon, the harbour of ancient Carthage.

Artist's impression of a scene at a medieval bazaar. In the Middle East and North Africa, the bazaar was not only a marketplace but also a center of city life.