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In Pre-Columbian days, this construction was the entrance or exit to the central part of San Gervasio, leading to the Caribbean coast. Pilgrims and traders would reach the famous sanctuary of the goddess Ix Chel and deposit an offering at...

The tetrastyle atrium of the private bath complex of Villa San Marco at Stabiae (Italy). It is decorated in the Fourth Pompeian Style with red panels on a black background. 1st century CE.

This structure had a ceremonial use for the Maya people as it lies in the middle of the plaza at San Gervasio, which is located on the island of Cozumel, Mexico. It therefore must have served as a dais from which the speaker addressed the...

The San Zeno monastery altarpiece in Verona by Andrea Mantegna. Completed in 1456. The central panel shows the Virgin Mary and Child.

The large peristyle of Villa San Marco in Stabiae (Italy) contained a 30m (98 ft) long garden and pool. Originally a line of plane trees ran down the sides of the pool and the trees have been replanted accordingly. 1st century CE.

San Antonio de Bexar movie set built in Bracketville, Texas for the filming of The Alamo (1960), starring John Wayne. Photograph by Betsy Mark, 2004. Figure in photo is Emily Mark, age 9.

This Maya building located on the island of Cozumel, in Mexico, at the archaeological site of San Gervasio is named because of the red-colored hand prints, which mark the wall. The building is comprised of two rooms in which a small temple...

The unfinished facade of the Basilica San Petronio in Bologna as seen from the Piazza Maggiore. Construction of the church began in 1390 CE. The facade was begun in 1538 CE, but was never finished.

Battle of Río San Gabriel (8 Jan 1847) between US forces and the Californios during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), oil on canvas by James Walker, circa 19th century.

A view of the Piazzetta San Marco in Venice, with the Doge's Palace (left) and the Biblioteca Marciana (right). The Doge's Palace was established in 1340 CE and continuously renovated over the centuries. The Biblioteca Marciana was constructed...