“A. The large mercantile harbour [harbor] of Kantharos; B. The main naval harbour [harbor] of Zea; C. The smaller naval harbour [harbor] of Munichia.” (caption, p.13); “Faced with certain Spartan retaliation, the Athenian assembly took the...
“A reconstruction of the Dipylon (left) and Sacred gates as they might have appeared in the fifth century BC, before the forward defences [defenses] (proteichisma) and moat were added.” (caption, p.18)
Architecture; Architectural elements; Towers; Walls; City walls; Forts & fortifications
"As the town's wealth grew and powerful neighbors established themselves, the need for protection resulted in the first known permanent stone fortifications. By approximately 7500 BCE, the town, estimated to have had a population of more than...
"The heavy walls of Tiryns and other Mycenaean palaces contrast sharply with the open Cretan palaces and clearly reveal their defensive character. Those of Tiryns average about 20 feet in thickness, and in one section they house a long gallery...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Aerial photographs
Aerial view of roads, buildings, grounds, and trees at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. Parts of the photograph have been retouched to a bright white. Stamp on back: "Robert E. Stigers Chief Cameraman...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Aerial photographs
Aerial view of trees, roads, barracks, and grounds at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. Parts of the photograph have been retouched to a bright white. Stamp on back: "Robert E. Stigers Chief Cameraman...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Aerial photographs
Aerial view of trees, roads, barracks, and grounds at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. Parts of the photograph have been retouched to a bright white. Stamp on back: "Robert E. Stigers Chief Cameraman...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Aerial photographs
Aerial view of trees, roads, barracks, and grounds at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. Parts of the photograph have been retouched to a bright white. Stamp on back: "Robert E. Stigers Chief Cameraman...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Barracks
Barracks and grounds at Fort Knox, Kentucky, including the Indiana National Guard at Artillery Camp. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. Parts of the photograph have been retouched to a bright white. On back of image: "Artillery Camp...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Barracks
Barracks and grounds at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. The photograph appears to have been retouched to a bright white. On back of image: "General view of main area Camp Knox Kentucky. Photo by 113th Photo...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Aerial photographs
Dark aerial view photo from 1931 of Baker Road crossing Dixie Highway at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. On back of image: "Photo taken on Baker Road crossing Dixie Highway near tip top[?]." Additional...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Vaults (Strong rooms); Historic sites
Gold vault under construction at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The vault is the U.S. Bullion Depository, which has been in operation since 1937. Two men wearing overalls stand beside a truck with a pulley and cranes. A pile of dirt and logs appear in the...
Military facilities; Forts & fortifications; Reservoirs
Two water reservoirs at Fort Knox, Kentucky. One is shaped like a bowl, while the one at right has a top and is checkered. Fort Knox was known as Camp Knox until 1932. On back of image: "Water Power 1 & 2. Ft. Knox 1936." Includes...
