http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/index.html These are the latest pictures to be added at Ancient Sites - High Quality Images of The Worlds Ancient and Mysterious Sites Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT en-us http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/34/henges--earthworks/knowleton-henge--dorset--image-3.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/34/henges--earthworks/knowleton-henge--dorset--image-3.html

The church in the middle of Knowleton Henge dating to the twelfth and fourteenth century. The church is often seen as an example of 'Christianisation' of earlier pagan sacred sites]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/33/henges--earthworks/knowleton-henge--dorset--image-2.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/33/henges--earthworks/knowleton-henge--dorset--image-2.html

The church in the middle of Knowleton Henge dating to the twelfth and fourteenth century. The church is often seen as an example of 'Christianisation' of earlier pagan sacred sites]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/32/henges--earthworks/knowleton-henge--dorset--image-1.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/32/henges--earthworks/knowleton-henge--dorset--image-1.html

The church in the middle of Knowleton Henge dating to the twelfth and fourteenth century. The church is often seen as an example of 'Christianisation' of earlier pagan sacred sites]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/31/standing-stones/penrhos-feilw--two-lonely-stones-in-the-field.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/31/standing-stones/penrhos-feilw--two-lonely-stones-in-the-field.html

These two lone stones stand overlooking the bay.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/30/egypt/the-temple-of-isis-at-philae.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/30/egypt/the-temple-of-isis-at-philae.html

The spectacular Temple seen in silhouette.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/29/egypt/enter-the-kings-chamber.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/29/egypt/enter-the-kings-chamber.html

The tunnel leading into the Kings Chamber deep inside the Great Pyramid of Giza]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/28/egypt/guardians-at-the-temple-of-luxor.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/28/egypt/guardians-at-the-temple-of-luxor.html

Guardians of the Temple of Luxor close to the entrance.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/27/egypt/great-obelisk-at-karnak-temple.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/27/egypt/great-obelisk-at-karnak-temple.html

A great Obelisk stretches into the sky at the Temple of Karnak]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/26/egypt/the-great-pyramid-at-night-giza-egypt.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/26/egypt/the-great-pyramid-at-night-giza-egypt.html

The Great Pyramid lit up at night on the Giza Plateau in Egypt.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/25/egypt/massive-columns-at-karnak-temple.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/25/egypt/massive-columns-at-karnak-temple.html

The ancient Egyptians show their amazing architectural knowledge at Karnak Temple]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/24/egypt/a-long-colonnaded-walkway-in-an-egyptian-temple.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/24/egypt/a-long-colonnaded-walkway-in-an-egyptian-temple.html

More columns in ancient Egypt.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/23/egypt/egyptian-temple-with-painted-columns.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/23/egypt/egyptian-temple-with-painted-columns.html

The beauty of the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs still shine the the afternoon sun.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/22/stone-circles/double-rainbow-at-stanton-drew-stone-circle.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/22/stone-circles/double-rainbow-at-stanton-drew-stone-circle.html

A double rainbow at Stanton Drew Stone Circle after a downpour.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/21/stone-circles/callanish-stone-circle.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/21/stone-circles/callanish-stone-circle.html

A surreal view of Callanish Stone Circle, Lewis, Scotland]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/20/castles/sunset-at-eilean-donan-castle.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/20/castles/sunset-at-eilean-donan-castle.html

The sun sets over the water casting a beautiful reflection of Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/19/egypt/sunset-and-camels-on-the-giza-plateau.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/19/egypt/sunset-and-camels-on-the-giza-plateau.html

The sun sets over the Giza Plateau and the pyramids while tourists and locals kick up sand riding camels]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/18/stone-circles/brooding-clouds-over-stanton-drew-stone-circle.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/18/stone-circles/brooding-clouds-over-stanton-drew-stone-circle.html

The clouds came out before the rain at Stanton Drew Stone Circle.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/16/egypt/blocks-of-the-great-pyramid-of-giza.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/16/egypt/blocks-of-the-great-pyramid-of-giza.html

The sun catches the blocks that make up the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/15/egypt/the-pyramid-at-saqqara.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/15/egypt/the-pyramid-at-saqqara.html

This magnificent step pyramid rises out of the stand on a typically sunny Egyptian day.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/14/egypt/sunrise-from-the-sphinx.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/14/egypt/sunrise-from-the-sphinx.html

The sun rises over the watchful eye of the Sphinx on the Giza Plateau.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/13/standing-stones/penrhos-feilw--silhouette-ii.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/13/standing-stones/penrhos-feilw--silhouette-ii.html

The two beautiful stones are located in a moorland setting. They are simple and stunning, especially with the sun out and clear skies. Beware an unhappy farmer if you ever go and visit!]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/12/burial-chambers/bryn-celli-ddu--the-entrance-ii.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/12/burial-chambers/bryn-celli-ddu--the-entrance-ii.html

This shot shows the entrance to Bryn Celli Ddu - one of the most famous burial chambers in Wales. Located on the Isle of Anglesey this is a beautifully preserved example of a chambered mound with some other interesting features!]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/11/standing-stones/penrhos-feilw--landscape.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/11/standing-stones/penrhos-feilw--landscape.html

The two beautiful stones are located in a moorland setting. They are simple and stunning, especially with the sun out and clear skies. Beware an unhappy farmer if you ever go and visit!]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/10/standing-stones/penrhos-feilw--close-up.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/10/standing-stones/penrhos-feilw--close-up.html

The two beautiful stones are located in a moorland setting. They are simple and stunning, especially with the sun out and clear skies. Beware an unhappy farmer if you ever go and visit!]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/9/standing-stones/penrhos-feilw--silhouette.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/9/standing-stones/penrhos-feilw--silhouette.html

The two beautiful stones are located in a moorland setting. They are simple and stunning, especially with the sun out and clear skies. Beware an unhappy farmer if you ever go and visit!]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/8/burial-chambers/bryn-celli-ddu--the-entrance.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/8/burial-chambers/bryn-celli-ddu--the-entrance.html

This shot shows the entrance to Bryn Celli Ddu - one of the most famous burial chambers in Wales. Located on the Isle of Anglesey this is a beautifully preserved example of a chambered mound with some other interesting features!]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/7/burial-chambers/bryn-celli-ddu--pole-shot.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/7/burial-chambers/bryn-celli-ddu--pole-shot.html

Bryn Celli Ddu is one of the most famous burial chambers in Wales. Located on the Isle of Anglesey this is a beautifully preserved example of a chambered mound with some other interesting features!]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/6/stone-circles/one-of-the-west-kennet-avenue-stones-at-avebury.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/6/stone-circles/one-of-the-west-kennet-avenue-stones-at-avebury.html ]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/5/stone-circles/avebury-in-the-snow.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/5/stone-circles/avebury-in-the-snow.html

Avebury covered in a dusting of snow. The low sun casts a spectacular shadow of the ancient stones across the snowy landscape.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/4/stone-circles/silbury-hill-at-solstice-sunset.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/4/stone-circles/silbury-hill-at-solstice-sunset.html

Silbury Hill at Solstice sunset. The sun rolls down the side of the ancient mound creating an amazing sunset.]]> http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/3/stone-circles/avebury-with-double-rainbow.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:22:28 GMT http://www.ancientsites.co.uk/gallery/picture/3/stone-circles/avebury-with-double-rainbow.html

Avebury just after a storm. A beautiful double rainbow appeared creating these amazing scenes.]]>