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Stone Carving Collection

Stone carving is an ancient art form that has left its mark on numerous iconic landmarks around the world

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Stone Carving Collection: Ancient carved heads of gods on summit of Mount Nemrut
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Stone Carving Collection: La Sagrada Familia
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Stone Carving Collection: View of the village of Alnmouth with River Aln flowing into the North Sea
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Stone Carving Collection: Traditional Cambodian apsara dancer, temples of Angkor Wat, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Stone Carving Collection: Bow Bridge, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
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Stone Carving Collection: Buddha statue in cliffs (since destroyed by the Taliban), Bamiyan, Afghanistan
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Stone Carving Collection: Indonesia, Bali, stone relief, Rama & Sita
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Stone Carving Collection: Manneken Pis Statue, Brussels, Belgium
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Stone Carving Collection: Plaza Bolivar, Bogota, Colombia, South America
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Stone Carving Collection: Men-an-Tol, a cromlech, near Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK
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Stone Carving Collection: Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
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Stone Carving Collection: Statue of George Washington in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street
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Stone Carving Collection: Statue of goddess Saraswati, Water Lotus Temple, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Stone Carving Collection: Buddha statue (1790)
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Stone Carving Collection: Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa
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Stone Carving Collection: Moai, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, South America
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Stone Carving Collection: Angkor Wat, temple in the evening, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Stone Carving Collection: Mount Rushmore, Keystone, Black Hills, South Dakota, United States of America
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Stone Carving Collection: A stone money bank, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific
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Stone Carving Collection: Statue of St James at the Cathedral of Santiago in Santiago de Compostela
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Stone Carving Collection: The Cathedral in Murcia
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Stone Carving Collection: Schonbrunn Palace at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vienna, Austria, Europe
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Stone Carving Collection: Panoramic view over River Arno and Florence from the Bardini Gardens, Bardini Garden
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Stone Carving Collection: Leadenhall Market, City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Stone Carving Collection: Statue of Abraham Lincoln
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Stone Carving Collection: Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel
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Stone Carving Collection: Entrance to Nilkanthesvara / Udayeshvara Temple
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Stone Carving Collection: Temple II, Mayan archaeological site
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Stone Carving Collection: Detail of the Parthenon
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Stone Carving Collection: Arc de Triomphe at night, Paris, France, Europe
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Stone Carving Collection: Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa
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Stone Carving Collection: Buddha statue in grotto, Tanzhe Temple, Beijing, China, Asia
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Stone Carving Collection: Detail of some of the six thousand statues in the Army of Terracotta Warriors
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Stone Carving Collection: St. Giorgis (St. George s) rock cut church, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa
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Stone Carving Collection: Statue of David, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Stone Carving Collection: Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
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Stone Carving Collection: Castle Howard, Yorkshire, England, UK, Europe
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Stone Carving Collection: A Priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church reads a very old
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Stone Carving Collection: Kilpeck Church, Herefordshire, August 1947
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Stone Carving Collection: Medieval fountain, Vaison-La-Romaine, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, Provence, France
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Stone Carving Collection: Partially submerged tilted Shiva temple below the ghats
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Stone Carving Collection: late afternoon, Mount Rushmore National memorial, Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota
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Stone Carving Collection: The Ellora Caves
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Stone Carving Collection: Standing Buddha statue
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Stone Carving Collection: Novice Buddhist monk and Phra Atchana Buddha statue
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Stone Carving Collection: Art Nouveau architecture
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Stone Carving Collection: Temple of Artemis
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Stone Carving Collection: The Mahabodhi temple



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Stone carving is an ancient art form that has left its mark on numerous iconic landmarks around the world. From the intricate details of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the breathtaking view of Alnmouth village with River Aln flowing into the North Sea, stone carvings have a way of capturing our attention and imagination. In Cambodia's Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, traditional apsara dancers come to life through meticulously carved stones, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of this Southeast Asian nation. Similarly, Indonesia's Bali boasts stunning stone reliefs depicting Rama and Sita's epic tale, transporting visitors back in time. Even in bustling cities like New York City, amidst Bow Bridge in Central Park stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of stone carving. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's Bamiyan once housed a magnificent Buddha statue carved into cliffs before it was tragically destroyed by the Taliban. Traveling across continents brings us to Easter Island (Rapa Nui), where enigmatic Moai statues stand tall against Chilean landscapes. In Colombia's Plaza Bolivar or England's Men-an-Tol cromlech near Penzance, Cornwall - these stone carvings connect us with history and culture from different corners of our planet. One cannot miss Brazil's Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro; its grandeur exemplifies how they are create awe-inspiring monuments that leave an indelible impression on all who witness them. And even on Micronesia's Yap island lies a unique sight: a stone money bank representing both tradition and wealth within Pacific cultures. From ancient Buddhas dating back centuries to modern-day masterpieces adorning cityscapes worldwide - these captivating examples highlight how stone carving continues to captivate hearts and minds throughout generations.