Place Concerning Death Collection

Ceiling of Tomb of Hafez, Irans most famous poet, 1325-1389, Shiraz, Iran, Middle East

Omey Island Graveyard, Connemara, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Tombs of Darius II, Ataxerxes I and Darius the Great, Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, near Persepolis, Iran, Middle East

View of Jerusalem and the Dome of the Rock from the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Bomana War Cemetery, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Taken from a boat on the River Yamuna behind the Taj Mahal at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Palace and Corinthian Tombs, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ma an Governorate, Jordan, Middle East

Corinthian Tomb, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ma an Governorate, Jordan, Middle East

Hic tantum quies est, This is only retirement
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon hic tantum quies est (This is only retirement). 19th Century. I; ve searched the world for peace and rest

The Taj Mahal and its turquoise water at dawn, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Sunrise at Poulnabrone dolmen stone in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland
The dolmen portal tomb of Poulnabrone with the golden sun rising in a grey, cloudy sky on the Burren; County Clare, Ireland

Megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone at dawn, County Clare, Ireland
The megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone reflecting the cool, blue light of dawn; County Clare, Ireland

Glendalough, the site of an early Christian monastic settlement, Derrybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland
Aerial of the Round Tower looking through the window to the sun rising over the hills at Glendalough (or The valley of the Two Lakes)

Chullpas by the Lake Umayo in Sillustani, Puno Region, Peru, South America

Stone Circle and Chullpa in Sillustani, Puno Region, Peru, South America

Castel Sant Angelo facade at night with statue on Ponte Sant Angelo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Church and village of Pieve Di Livinallongo at dusk, Province of Belluno, Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Castel Sant Angelo (Hadrians Mausoleum), Vatican area, Historic Centre, Rome, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Ponte Sant Angelo and Castel Sant Angelo, Vatican area, Historic Centre, Rome, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lazio, Italy, Europe

St. Marys Church, Fairford, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Barnabas church and Cotswold village in frost, Snowshill, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Doorways and arches in the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Exterior of the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Church of the Rath, Killeshandra, County Cavan, Ulster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Mount of the Hostages, former high seat of the High King of Tara, Hill of Tara, County Meath, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Na Seacht dTeampaill, early Christian church ruins, Arainn, Aaran Islands, Republic of Ireland, Europe

St. Adamnans Church, Isle of Man, crown dependency of the United Kingdom, Europe

Khodja Ahmet Yasawi (Khoja Ahmed Yasawi) Mausoleum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Turkistan, South region, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

View of Matlock Parish Church in springtime, Matlock Town, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Parish Church in Ashford in the water in springtime, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Confucius Forest and Cemetery, Qufu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shandong province, China, Asia

Xiaoling Tomb, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Asia

Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Asia

Pashupati Temple tombs, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

St. Canices Cathedral, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Rostellan Portal Tomb, County Cork, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Knowth, County Meath, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

The Necropolis, view towards The Cathedral of St. Mungo, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Elevated view of La Recoleta Cemetery, City of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, South America

The mausoleum to Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Imperial tomb in Hoa Lu, Vietnams capital in the 11th century, Truong Yen Thuong, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Church and Roundtower, Fermoy, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Killeavy Old Churches, Slieve Gullion, County Armagh, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Marys Church, Bridgetown, St. Michael, Barbados, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Medieval Khachkars carved memorial stele, Noratus cemetery, Sevan Lake, Gegharkunik province, Armenia, Caucasus, Asia

Pagoda outside the Tokugawa Mausoleum, Nikko, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Tourists walking in front of Tomb of Darius the Great, Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, near Persepolis, Iran, Middle East

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"Journeys to the Beyond: Exploring Places Concerning Death Around the World" The Ceiling of Tomb of Hafez, Shiraz, Iran: Delve into the poetic realm as you witness the intricate beauty adorning the final resting place of Iran's most famous poet. Omey Island Graveyard, Connemara, Ireland: Step foot on this hauntingly serene island graveyard in County Galway and feel a connection to those who have passed on in this picturesque corner of Europe. Tombs of Darius II and Ataxerxes I, Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, Iran: Uncover ancient secrets as you stand before these majestic tombs near Persepolis; a testament to the grandeur and power that once ruled these lands. View from Mount of Olives, Jerusalem: Gaze upon Jerusalem's sacred skyline from this vantage point and contemplate its rich history intertwined with religious significance while overlooking the Dome of the Rock. Bomana War Cemetery, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Pay tribute to fallen heroes amidst lush Pacific landscapes at this solemn cemetery where brave soldiers rest eternally after their sacrifices during World War II. Sunset behind Taj Mahal on River Yamuna: Witness an ethereal moment as golden hues paint the sky behind one of UNESCO's world heritage sites - a poignant reminder that even death can be embraced by breathtaking beauty. Palace and Corinthian Tombs in Petra, Jordan: Explore an ancient city carved into rose-red cliffs and marvel at elaborate tombs that blend seamlessly with nature; a testament to human craftsmanship standing against time itself. "Hic tantum quies est" - This is only retirement: Reflect upon life's transience as you encounter this Latin inscription reminding us that death offers solace from worldly troubles in eternal repose. Dawn at Taj Mahal, Agra.