Scott Bird Heritage Photography

Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.

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Tombs, Cemeteries & Crematoria

Peaceful, dry (particularly in Australia) and often remote. Burial Grounds.
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  • Jerusalem, Israel<br /> The Tomb of Benei Hezir (left of photo) and The Tomb of Zechariah.
  • Anzac Cove Cemetery.
  • Carving inside the Tomb of Bellerophon, Tlos (probably Bellerophon riding Pegasus).
  • The ancient city of Tlos.
  • The Hierapolis Necropolis.
  • Lycian sarcophagus.
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  • Sarcophagus of Captain Eudemos.
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  • Greek theatre of Myra, with Lycian tombs in the background.
  • The Hierapolis Necropolis.
  • The Hierapolis Necropolis.
  • Putney, Sydney, Australia<br /> Memorial marking the approximate location of Bennelong's burial.
  • Ryde, Sydney, Australia<br /> Cemetery for St Anne's Church.
  • Ryde, Sydney, Australia<br /> The IHS Monogram. IHS is a popular Latinized monogram acronym from the Roman 3rd Century based on the GREEK letters Iota (i), the first letter of Iēsous (Ἰησοῦς), Greek for "Jesus"; Theta (th), the first letter of Theos (Θεóς), Greek for "God"; and Sigma (s), the first letter of sōtēr (Σωτήρ), Greek for "Savior". <br /> <br /> Thus, IHS = ἸΘΣ = Ἰησοῦς, Θεος, Σωτήρ = Iēsous, Theos, Sōtēr = Jesus, God, Savior.
  • Ryde, Sydney, Australia<br /> Grave of Maria Ann Smith, better known as 'Granny' Smith. St Annes, Ryde.
  • Ryde, Sydney, Australia<br /> St Annes's Church - the third oldest church in Australia. The nave (originally a schoolhouse) was built in 1826; the Chancel and Bell Tower were added later and the building was consecrated in 1870.
  • Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> Wayfarer's Grave (aka the Lone Grave of Thomas McFarlane), the resting place of surveyor Thomas McFarlane/McFarland who reportedly died of thirst in 1873.
  • Maroota, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> Wayfarer's Grave (aka the Lone Grave of Thomas McFarlane), the resting place of surveyor Thomas McFarlane/McFarland who reportedly died of thirst in 1873.
  • Wiseman's Ferry, Sydney, NSW, Australia<br /> Wisemans Ferry Cemetery.
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