Siltstone Collection

Head of Pharaoh Tuthmosis III, Thebes, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1479-1425 BC. Creator: Ancient Egypt
Head of Pharaoh Tuthmosis III, Thebes, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1479-1425 BC. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Forrest Gump Point, Mexican Hat, Monument Valley, Utah, USA

Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park
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Fragment of battlefield palette (siltstone)
1216276 Fragment of battlefield palette (siltstone) by Egyptian 1st Dynasty (c.3100-2890 BC); 16.5x17 cm cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Carved siltstone bowl with gazelle leg handle (carved siltstone)
1216265 Carved siltstone bowl with gazelle leg handle (carved siltstone) by Egyptian; length: 17.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Saqqara, Early Dynastic Period (c)

The Mittens At Sunrise, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona, United States Of America

Four Dogs Palette, Ancient Egyptian, late 4th millennium BC. Louvre, Palette with animals

Forging mills, washing, 1751-1777. Artist: Denis Diderot
Forging mills, washing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

View of the North Window in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona - Utah, United States of America
Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes. It is located on the Arizona-Utah border near the Four Corners area

View north from Cliffs of Moher across sandstone and siltstone shore towards Doolin and Galway Bay, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

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Ferns - Onychiopsis: Onychiopsis fern fossilised in siltstone, close-up

Glossopteris linearis, leaf fossils C016 / 4895
Glossopteris linearis, leaf fossils. Leaves from a deciduous bushy plant are here fossilised on a bedding plane of Permian siltstone

Glossopteris linearis, fossil leaves
Fossil leaves which lived as a deciduous bushy plant, preserved on a bedding plane of Permian siltstone (Old Agfa film - not possible to duplicate)

Fossil trilobite preserved in siltstone, from the Burgess Shale area. Trilobites are arthropods that lived in the sea during the Cambrian Era more than 300 million years ago

Sandstone Butte, Monument Valley
Monument Valley is part of the Colorado Plateau is located on the northern border of Arizona with southern Utah. The floor is largely Cutler Red siltstone or its sand deposited by the meandering

Manly Beacon and the Siltstone eroded foothills formations at Zabriske Poin at sunrise, Furnace creek, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

Siltstone eroded formations of Zabriske Point, Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

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Siltstone, a captivating rock formation found in various parts of the world, never fails to leave onlookers in awe. At sunrise, the Manly Beacon and the Siltstone eroded foothills formations at Zabriske Point create a breathtaking sight that seems straight out of a dream. The Forrest Gump Point in Monument Valley, Utah, USA showcases the remarkable beauty with its towering cliffs and mesmerizing colors. Delving into history, we find ourselves transported back to Ancient Egypt where the Four Dogs Palette made from siltstone during the late 4th millennium BC tells tales of an ancient civilization's artistry. Moving across continents to Bryce Canyon National Park, one encounters nature's masterpiece - Hoodoos sculpted by wind and water over millions of years from vibrant siltstone. The versatility is evident as it takes on different forms throughout time. A fragment of a battlefield palette crafted from this durable stone reminds us of its use even in warfare. On another note, a carved siltstone bowl adorned with a gazelle leg handle showcases intricate craftsmanship that stands as testament to human ingenuity. Not limited to artistic endeavors alone, it has played an essential role in industrial processes too. Forging mills depicted by Denis Diderot highlight how this rock was utilized for washing purposes between 1751-1777. As we journey through America's natural wonders once more, we witness the majestic Mittens at Sunrise within Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in Arizona. These monumental structures rise proudly from the earth formed by layers upon layers of sedimentary rocks including striking siltstones. Heading towards Ireland's Cliffs of Moher reveals yet another facet: sandstones and siltstones lining its shores overlooking Doolin and Galway Bay. This picturesque view exemplifies how these rocks shape landscapes worldwide. Finally zooming into microscopic details reveals fossils frozen in time.