AIA Photo Contest: Fun Finds

Tharros

Tharros, Sardinia, Italy

Sometimes it can be hard to envision what the rest of a fragmentary object looks like, so it can be useful to look for other examples. Here the University of Cincinnati's team at Tharros found a helpful comparison.

Nakum

Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park, Peten, Guatemala

Imagine squeezing through an underground corridor of a collapsed chultun, only to find out at the end that a dangerous snake was waiting at the entrance all the time

Israel

Israel, Magdala, Israel

Small Treasure was composed in Israel during an archaeological walk. The "small treasure" box was found and preserved to be shared for generations to come.

Metzabok

Metzabok, Chiapas, Mexico

Fallen Leaf A leaf found on the forest floor near the site of La Punta in Metzabok, Chiapas, Mexico

Mission, BC

Lost Creek, BC, Canada

This photograph shows an incredible moment when a man, after leading his family on a daring zip-lining trip above a roaring waterfall, takes the ultimate plunge into the falling waters below. After the adrenaline-fueled struggle, they opted to cool off by diving into the heart of the falls. This hidden gem, located in Mission, BC, provides an off-the-beaten-path hideaway for people seeking adventure in nature's unspoiled beauty.

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City skyline, Oklahoma City, United States

I love this photo and it looks like it was taken in the middle of an apocalypse. It shows of OKC skyline in a way never seen before.

Sri Lanka

Sigiriya, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Photo was painted on walls of Sigiriya fortress more than 1500 years ago

Fort Ancient

Oregonia, OH, United States

Reproduction Tools and fresh gourd on table for a program on food.

Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico

"Human Past" was taken in Mexico City during the summer. The rich history of archeological excavations or smaller discoveries has great cultural significance for the human race. Mexico City Archeological sites are impressive and very well preserved.

Monastery of San Zoilo

Carrión de los Condes, Castilla, Spain

The photo shows the high reliefs of a capital in the cloister of the medieval monastery of San Zoilo, in Carrión de los Condes, Spain. The initial aim was to remind the monks that life is ephemeral and sin should be avoided, but today it is amusing to see the contrast of the cherubs and the skull.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Varanasi, UTTAR PRADESH, India

Ancient architectural design of an ancient building through which the river Ganges can be found.

Bangladesh,Dhaka, Tangail

House, Tangail, Bangladesh

Beautiful rose

Deir el Medina, Luxor

Luxor, Luxor Governate, Egypt

Repeating Hathor images, tomb art at Deir el Medina

Valley of the Kings, Luxor

Luxor, Luxor Governate, Egypt

Cryptic figures in KV2, Tomb of Ramses IV, Valley of the Kings

Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve

Oregonia, Oh, United States

A cooking demo using reproduction tools, a reconstructed house and three sisters garden are visible in the background.

Colorado River Gorge

Page, Arizona, United States

Native American petroglyphs along the shore of the Colorado River downstream of the Glen Canyon Dam in the Grand Canyon region of Arizona.

Mexico City

Mixcoac, archaeological site, Mexico City, Mexico

Archaeological site under a double-decker highway

Ancient City of Pompeii

Pompeii, Campania, Italy

A quick snapshot of a woman using a converted Ancient Roman water fountain in the ancient city of Pompeii

On the Acropolis

Athens, Attica, Greece

Heritage

Angerona cafetal

Angerona Coffe plantation, Artamesa, Cuba

Under the floor of the Great House Angerona cafetal, Artemisa Cuba. Floor tile of marble, bullets, buttons,ceramic...