Monolith Collection

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Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park, California USA

Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View viewpoint, with El Capitan, a 3000 feet granite monolith on the left, and the Bridalveil Falls on the right, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England

Piltdown Man memorial, 1938
The site of the discovery of the Piltdown skull: the monolith memorial unveiled by Sir Keith Arthur on 22nd July 1938. The memorial was placed in the grounds of Barkham Manor at Piltdown

Monolithic stele from Tiwanaku, La Paz, Bolivia
Impressive monolithic stele from Tiwanaku (sometimes Tiahuanaco or Tiahuanacu) - a important Pre-Columbian archaeological site in western Bolivia

Roque Bentayga and Tenerife with Mount Teide, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Half Dome granite monolith, Merced River, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sierra Nevada, California, United States of America, North America

The Monolith, Gustav Vigeland sculptures, Frogner Park, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Scenic view of forest in valley amidst rocky mountains at Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, Central California, California, USA

Scenic view of Half Dome granite rock formation at Yosemite National Park after sunset, Sierra Nevada, Central California, California, USA

Idyllic view of Half Dome granite rock formation at Yosemite National Park during sunset, Sierra Nevada, Central California, California, USA

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, c.1920s. The massive sarsen monoliths of this famous ancient monument lie fallen on Salisbury Plain

Hallelujah Mountains (Floating Mountains), Zhangjiajie National Forest Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hunan, China

Axum, Ethiopia, East Africa - Monolithic Stele - 1st century. These tall, carved obelisks, relics of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum - they are markers for the Royal Tombs. Date: 1910s

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

The silhouette of the Ponce Monolith is seen at the Tiahuanaco ruins the day that marks the winter solstice, Bolivia June 21, 2018. REUTERS/David Mercado

The Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain

Bolivia, Tiahuanaco Ruins, Ponce Monolith Statue, Temple Gateway, Kalasasya Courtyard

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt in the 19th century
1219655 The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The National Encyclopaedia, published c.1890.)

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) soaring over Los Mallos de Riglos, Huesca province, Aragon, Spain

The Pinnacle Stone, Curbar Edge surrounded by flowering heather. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Katskhi Pillar, Georgia, Central Asia, Asia

Wispy clouds around El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Morning light on El Capitan reflected in the Merced River, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Evening light on Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Mayan Monolith - Quirigua - Sky Xul in Jaws of a Monster
Guatemala - Mayan Monolith - Quirigua - 8th century AD. Quirigua is an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala

Scenic view of the village with the Mallos de Aguero rock formations behind, Aguero, Huesca, Aragon, Spain

Scenic aerial view of the village with the Mallos de Aguero rock formations behind, Aguero, Huesca, Aragon, Spain

Scenic view of the village with the Mallos de Aguero rock formations behind, Aguero, Huesca, Aragon, Spain

Monolith on Ile Quarry in Gulf of St. Lawrence. Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, Quebec, Canada

Monolith on i√E√ale Nue de Mingan Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve Quebec, Canada
Monolith on i√E√ale Nue de Mingan Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve Quebec, Canada

High angle view of waves crashing on Roque Del Moro rock tower, Cofete beach, Jandia, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Tunnel View with El Capitan and Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Hvitserkur Basalt Stack, Vatnsnes peninsular, Northwest Iceland

campanile di Val Montanaia and Croda Cilomiana, Friulian Dolomites, Cimolais, Pordenone, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

campanile di Val Montanaia, iconic steeple of the Friulian Dolomites, Cimolais, Pordenone, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

Idyllic shot of alpine forest amidst rocky mountains at Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, Central California, California, USA

Low angle view of El Capitan summit against clear sky at Yosemite National Park on sunny day, Sierra Nevada, Central California, California, USA

Scenic view of trees by rocky mountains at Tunnel View before sunrise, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, Central California, California, USA

Cloud partially covers Rock of the British territory of Gibraltar at sunrise before
A cloud partially covers the tip of the Rock of the British territory of Gibraltar at sunrise from La Atunara port before Spanish fishermen sail in their fishing boats with their relatives to take

Hiker rounds Cathedral Rock at sun set in Sedona, Arizona
A hiker rounds a path while climbing up Cathedral Rock as a storm moves in to Sedona, Arizona July 26, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Winter landscape with iced river and El Capitan mountain behind, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Panoramic view over the Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain

Uluru (UNESCO World Heritage Site) at dawn, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

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Wim Denijs

Rhode Island, Newport, Brenton Point State Park, Portuguese Discovery Monument on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island

Alaska, Kenai Peninsula. Black and white image of pine tree on a monolith

dinosaur rock in northwestern Iceland
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Sunrise over Castlerigg and St. John's in the Vale near Keswick, Lake District National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

El Capitan through pine trees, Yosemite National Park, California Date: 26-07-2011

The Temple of Mut at Karnak
XAM66120 The Temple of Mut at Karnak by Huber, Rudolf Carl (1839-96); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

Afternoon light on Half Dome in winter, Yosemite National Park, California USA

El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California USA

Sunlight through pine trees, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California

Half Dome at sunset from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, California

View of North Dome from Glacier Point at sunset, Yosemite National Park, California

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Standing Stone of Clivocast, Unst island, Shetland islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Edinburgh, Scotland. An overview of Edinburgh Castle Date: 28/05/2005

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Sweden, Scania, Kaseberga. Ales Stenar, viking burial ground Date: 30/08/2007

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Sweden, Scania, Kaseberga. Ales Stenar, viking burial ground Date: 30/08/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Stars circle above Ayers Rock at dusk on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Stars and Milky Way galaxy glowing above Ayers Rock on summer night Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Setting sun lights red sand desert surrounding Ayers Rock on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Setting sun lights lone desert oak trees and red rock flanks of Ayers Rock on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Red sand desert surrounding Ayers Rock at dusk on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Rising sun silhouettes Ayers Rock before dawn on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Desert oak trees and Spinifex grass at red rock base of Ayers Rock on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Ayers Rock glows orange at dusk on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Afternoon sun lights Ayers Rock and surrounding desert grasslands on summer day Date: 17/07/2007

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Northern Territory, Outback, Australia. Ayers Rock, or Uluru as the Aboriginal's call it; is the second largest monolith in the world. It resides in the heart of Australia's outback region

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Great Ocean Road, Australia. The twelve apostles, a natural rock formation along the Great Ocean Road are brightly lit up with the sunrise over the ocean. Date: 19/02/2005

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The holy mountain of Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia Date: 14/08/2008

View of Half Dome from Glacier Point at sunset, Yosemite National Park, California

El Capitan through pine trees, Yosemite National Park, California

El Capitan reflected on Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California

Half Dome at sunset from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, California

feminine stelae statue of the Eneolithic era (sandstone)
6202877 feminine stelae statue of the Eneolithic era (sandstone) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Feminine figure, stelae statue of the Eneolithic era found in Treschietto di Bagnone (MS)

Le Sphynx vu de Face, Egypte Moyenne, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Le Sphynx vu de Face, Egypte Moyenne, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 11 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Pena de Bernal, Queretaro, Mexico

Evening light on Half Dome in winter, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Stonehenge Neolithic monument, Salisbury Plain, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt (b / w photo)
6031760 The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt)

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"Marvel at the Majestic Monoliths: From Yosemite Valley to Stonehenge and Beyond" Behold the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View, where El Capitan, a towering 3000 feet granite monolith, stands proudly on the left while Bridalveil Falls cascades gracefully on the right. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sierra Nevada, California. Transport yourself back in time as you visit Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England – an enigmatic arrangement of massive stones that has puzzled archaeologists for centuries. Experience the mystical aura surrounding this ancient monolithic wonder. Pay tribute to history at the Piltdown Man memorial erected in 1938. This monument commemorates one of archaeology's most infamous hoaxes but also serves as a reminder of our ever-evolving understanding of human origins. Step into Beethoven House along Pinstone Street, Sheffield with A. Wilson Peck & Co Ltd. 's advertisement beckoning you inside its monolithic walls. Discover timeless melodies within these sturdy confines. Journey to Tiwanaku in La Paz, Bolivia and marvel at a monolithic stele that bears witness to an ancient civilization's architectural prowess and cultural significance. Gaze upon Roque Bentayga and Tenerife with Mount Teide as they dominate Gran Canaria's skyline – nature's own monumental masterpiece against the backdrop of Spain's Atlantic shores. Immerse yourself in Yosemite National Park once more as Half Dome granite monolith rises majestically above Merced River in Yosemite Valley – a sight that will leave you awestruck by Mother Nature's grandeur. Encounter "The Monolith, " an artistic representation that captivates minds and sparks imagination through its sheer simplicity yet profound impact on those who behold it. Travel Down Under to Uluru / Ayers Rock located within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Area.