Limestone Collection (#4)

Stela of Ramses I, 19th dynasty, from Tharu, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058331 Stela of Ramses I, 19th dynasty, from Tharu, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Stele of king Ramesses II, 29th dynasty, from Abydos, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058347 Stele of king Ramesses II, 29th dynasty, from Abydos, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Historical Geography
5314788 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. On the islands off the mouth of Galway Bay a special kind of footgear has been developed)

Hittite soldiers, Temple of Abu Simbel. 14th-13th century BC (Limestone relief)
536173 Hittite soldiers, Temple of Abu Simbel. 14th-13th century BC (Limestone relief); Universal History Archive/UIG

Lime Kilns: burning limestone to produce lime for cement and mortar, and for agricultural use. Wood engraving 1872
535996 Lime Kilns: burning limestone to produce lime for cement and mortar, and for agricultural use. Wood engraving 1872; Universal History Archive/UIG

Iron works, South Wales (b/w photo)
8652390 Iron works, South Wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron works, South Wales)

Yenchoufu, Shantung, Part of a Memorial Gate, Limestone (b/w photo)
8653861 Yenchoufu, Shantung, Part of a Memorial Gate, Limestone (b/w photo) by Boerschmann, Ernst (1873-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yenchoufu, Shantung, Part of a Memorial Gate, Limestone)

Nefertiti statuette, 1340 BC, Amarna, Egypt (limestone)
3475842 Nefertiti statuette, 1340 BC, Amarna, Egypt (limestone); Aegyptisches Museum, SMPK, Berlin; © Geoff Garvey. All rights reserved 2023

Alexander Sarcophagus showing battle scenes of time of Alexander the Great. 4th century BC (sculpture)
532923 Alexander Sarcophagus showing battle scenes of time of Alexander the Great. 4th century BC (sculpture); (add.info.: Mounted figure is the general Hephaeistion)

Bust of the Lady of Elche. 5th century (sculpture of painted limestone from La Alcuidia de Elche)
533758 Bust of the Lady of Elche. 5th century (sculpture of painted limestone from La Alcuidia de Elche, Carthaginian influence); Universal History Archive/UIG

View of the nave from the choir, 1040-67 (photo)
PWI94925 View of the nave from the choir, 1040-67 (photo); Notre-Dame, Jumieges Abbey, France; © Peter Willi

1459 tombstone made of white limestone in the Rostov museum, Rostov Velikii, 1911

Dmitrievsky Cathedral, Vladimir, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Dmitrievsky Cathedral, Vladimir, 1911

Altar side of the Cathedral of Saint Demetrius [Vladimir], 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Altar side of the Cathedral of Saint Demetrius [Vladimir], 1911. From album: Views along the upper Volga River, between Yaroslavl, Vladimir, and Kostroma, Russian Empire

Entrance to the Throne Hall with a relief on the door jamb depicting King Xerxes I (c.519-465 BC) leaving the hall
BAL112355 Entrance to the Throne Hall with a relief on the door jamb depicting King Xerxes I (c.519-465 BC) leaving the hall, Achaemenian period, 5th century BC (photo); Persepolis, Iran

Perfect Half Moon
Ariel Ling

Erratic Boulders
Adrian Błaszczyk

The Green Bridge of Wales sea arch and stack along limestone coastline. Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, September 2019

View towards Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) a distinctive 2519m limestone peak, Picos de Europa mountains, viewed from Arenas de Cabrales at sunset, Asturias, Spain, August 2016

Croatia, Dubrovnik. Back door to the St. Blaises Church

Galena, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Reticulated dull grey galena on larger dull grey octahedral crystals of galena. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue

Galena with Calcite, Sphalerite and Pyrite, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
6mm pale yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals (dog tooth spar) and brassy yellow chalcopyrite crystals on galena and sphalerite

The Pinnacles, limestone formations. Nambung National Park, near Cervantes, Western Australia, November 2015

Old Harry Rocks at dawn, looking towards the Isle of Wight, Studland, Dorset, England, UK. September 2015

Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

The Razorback at Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell Park, Victoria
The Razorback at Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Sarakiniko beach, Sarakiniko, Milos Island, Greece

Limestone rock in Georgian Bay (Lake Huron) Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario, Canada

dolomite on shore of Georgian Bay at Big Tub Harbour Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario, Canada

Flower pot of limestone on Flowerpot Island along Lake Huron Fathom Five National Marine Park, Ontario, Canada

sunrise on Georgian Bay at Burnt Point Fathom Five National Marine Park, Ontario, Canada

Rock formations, Sarakiniko, Milos Island, Greece

FLowerpot on Flowerpot Island Fathom Five National Marine Park, Ontario, Canada

Polignano a Mare during a summer sunrise (province of Bari, Apulia, Italy)

Gibson Beach near the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road, Princetown, Victoria, Australia

Traditional Plowing at Vinales Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba

Mural of Prehistory, Vinales Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba

Aerial view at sunrise of the Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, Southern England

USA, Tennessee, Limestone, Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park, cabin of Davy Crockett, b. 1786, famous US frontiersman

Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Outrigger boats and small village in a rocky inlet on Coron Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines

Dramatic karst landscape of Coron Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines

Village of Pha Tang and karst landscape on the Nam Song River, Vientiane Province, Laos

Ile Riou seen from Calanque d En-Vau, Parc National des Calanques, Bouches-du-RhA'ne
Ile Riou seen from Calanque d En-Vau, Parc National des Calanques, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Taskale
Derya Doni

Standing Male Figure, between c.700 and c.600 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Standing Male Figure, between c.700 and c.600 B.C

Two Standing Saints in Niches, With modern restoration at bottom. Creator: Unknown
Two Standing Saints in Niches, With modern restoration at bottom

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"Limestone: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step into the world of limestone, a versatile rock that has left its mark on history, art, and nature. From ancient Egyptian masterpieces to breathtaking natural formations, this captivating stone has captivated humanity for centuries. In the realm of Egyptian art, limestone played a significant role in immortalizing iconic figures such as Nefertiti. The exquisite bust of this legendary queen showcases the delicate craftsmanship and attention to detail achieved through the combination and stucco. Similarly, a relief depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their three daughters transports us back to an era filled with grandeur and artistic brilliance. But limestone's influence extends far beyond Egypt's borders. Traveling back millions of years to the Jurassic period brings us face-to-face with Archaeopteryx - a fossil bird preserved in stunning detail within layers of limestone. This remarkable discovery provides invaluable insights into our planet's prehistoric past. Venturing further across continents reveals awe-inspiring landscapes shaped by limestone's geological wonders. Malham Cove stands tall as a 70-meter-high cliff in Yorkshire Dales National Park, showcasing nature's raw power and beauty. Croatia's Dubrovnik enchants visitors with its picturesque cityscape against the backdrop of endless ocean horizons. At sunrise along England's Jurassic Coast lies Durdle Door - an enchanting arch carved by relentless waves into majestic limestone cliffs. Meanwhile, halfway around the globe in Australia's Great Ocean Road awaits The Twelve Apostles; towering stacks formed over millennia by erosion from crashing waves. Closer to home in Derbyshire lies Stoney Middleton nestled within Middleton Dale – an idyllic village surrounded by rugged yet charming limestone landscapes that have inspired generations with their timeless allure. Even mythology finds solace amidst these rocky structures; Pergamon Altar depicts Athena valiantly battling Alcyoneus atop vast slabs of imposing white limestone.