Rock Carving Collection (#2)

Abstract curvilinear motif petroglyph on rock at Finca Magadalena, Volcan Maderas, Omotepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua, Central America

Rock carved Buddha image, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Namsan National Park, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Asia

Seokbulsa Temple, Busan, South Korea, Asia

Italy, Sicily region, Cast of rock engraving of Addaura cave
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic - Cast of a rock engraving of the Addaura cave, Sicily region

Petroglyphs on big boulders, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

Uzbek rock carving
Carved rock depicting a female astronaut. This ancient artifact from Uzbekistan has led some to speculate that extraterrestrial astronauts landed on the Earth many thousands of years ago

Stone Age rock carving. Rock carvings (petroglyphs) are found in many regions of the world. They are among the oldest human artefacts still existing

Petroglyph of Running Elephant, Libya
Petroglyph (rock engraving) of an elephant in the Tadrart-Acacus region of Libya. The oldest petroglyphs are dated to approximately the Neolithic and late Upper Paleolithic boundary, about 10

Elephant Petroglyph, Libya
Petroglyph (rock engraving) of elephants in the Tadrart-Acacus region of Libya. The oldest petroglyphs are dated to approximately the Neolithic and late Upper Paleolithic boundary, about 10

Native American Petroglyphs, Utah, USA
Native American Petroglyphs. These rock carvings were made by the Fremont Indians. Photographed in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA

Carved petroglyph, Canada
Carved petroglyph showing a warrior on horseback (right) chasing another horse. This petroglyph (rock carving) dates to around the early 19th century

Rock carving of a cow, Tin Taghirt, Tassili n Ajjer, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Famous rock inscription of a crying cow, (La Vache Qui Pleure), near Djanet, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

Statue of Buddha, 12 metres tall, carved in granite, Aukana, north of Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Ancient rock carvings from the Bronze Age, Fossum near Tanumshede, Gotaland, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Rune stone (1040 AD) ref Sigurd Dragon Killer. Sundbyholm, Near Eskilstuna, Sodermanlandslan, Sweden

Monastic troglodyte (cave) dwellings carved in the rocks, Zelve, Cappadocia, Turkey, Europe

Hittite rock carving, Turkey, Eurasia

Petroglyphs, Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Pictish symbols of salmon, snake and mirror, Aberlemno Pictish stones, Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Cup and Ring mark on the north stone in the stone circle at Temple Wood dating from before 3000 BC, Kilmartin Glen, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Cup and ring carvings, the largest cluster of prehistoric cup and ring carvings in Britain, Achnabreck, Kilmartin Glen, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Ancient rock carvings from pre-Viking times, Ostfold near Halden, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Rock carving, Jyodo temple, Onomichi town, Hiroshima prefecture, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Rock carvings Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th Century BC, Ajanta, Maharastra, India

Rock carvings, Vallee de Fontanalba, Pays Merveilles, Parc du Mercantour, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, France, Europe

Rock engravings, Vallee de Fontanalba, Pays Merveilles, Mercantour National Park, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, France, Europe

Tibetan script carved in rock face, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Sculpture showing son shouldering his parents in old age, Dazu Rock Carvings, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sichuan, China, Asia

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Rock carving is an ancient art form that has left its mark on various corners of the world. From the majestic Crazy Horse Mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA, to the intricate rock paintings of the San Bushmen in Ladybrand, Free State, South Africa, this practice showcases human creativity and cultural significance. One cannot overlook the Bronze Age rock carvings that have stood the test of time, offering glimpses into our ancestors' lives and beliefs. Similarly, Stone Buddha rock carvings in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China mesmerize with their serene beauty and spiritual aura. Petroglyphs found on rock faces at Arches National Park in Utah remind us of a time when communication took shape through symbols etched onto stone. Meanwhile, Petra's Outer Siq Rose Red Pink Treasury Afternoon reveals a breathtaking fusion of nature's wonders and human craftsmanship in Jordan. The Yellow Treasury becoming Rose Red as daylight fades further enchants visitors exploring Petra's Siq. In Newspaper Rock National Historical Site located in Utah's desert landscape lies a petroglyph panel telling stories from centuries past. Sitio Barrilles presents another captivating example with its remarkable rock carving at Sito Archeologico di Chiriqui. The Three Glaives sketch from 1932 showcases how even paper can be transformed into a canvas for this timeless art form. Talampaya Canyon within Talampaya National Park (UNESCO World Heritage List) boasts awe-inspiring rock carvings that take you back to prehistoric times. Finally yet importantly comes Petra once again with its Yellow Golden Treasury Morning Siq painting an enchanting picture as dawn breaks over this ancient city carved into rose-colored cliffs. Across continents and cultures alike, these diverse examples highlight humanity's desire to leave lasting imprints on nature itself through skillful hands and creative minds - forever preserving stories for generations to come.