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Welcome to the collection of images dedicated to the battles of antiquity — unique and significant military clashes that took place from early civilizations to the end of the ancient period. If you are interested in history, archaeology, or the military art of ancient times, here you will find valuable visual material that can be used completely free of charge.

Battles of antiquity cover a wide range of conflicts, including both legendary clashes between tribes and peoples, as well as large-scale military campaigns of empires and city-states. These battles involved a variety of weapons and armor characteristic of specific cultures and eras — from spears and swords to shields and helmets, as well as chariots and siege engines. Often, battles were fought on various landscapes: open plains, mountainous territories, river and sea shores, arid deserts, and forested areas.

Typical scenes of ancient battles may include battle formations and tactics, the troop deployment of warriors, use of natural barriers and fortifications, as well as the interaction between infantry, cavalry, and artillery of those times. Additionally, the battles of antiquity are closely linked to various historical and cultural contexts: religious beliefs, political conflicts, economic interests, and social structures of society.

The visual materials on this subject represent diverse geographic zones — from the Near East and Mediterranean to Asia and Europe, demonstrating historical changes in armament, tactics, and types of troops. The images may reflect seasonal features of the battle locations, such as snowy battlefields or the scorching summer sun of deserts, and also include elements of the surrounding nature and architecture of ancient fortifications, helping to better understand the conditions and scale of military actions in the past.

This collection provides an opportunity to explore visual information about the dynamics, scale, and diversity of ancient warfare, which played a key role in shaping the world and civilizations.

Battles of Antiquity

Two Roman legionaries in full armor on the streets of an ancient city

Roman Legionaries in the Atmosphere of an Ancient City