Stone Carving Collection (#10)

Native American Indian Fremont Sheep Goat Petroglyph Sandstone Mountain Capitol Reef National Park Torrey

Portugal, Lisbon. Pombaline district, stone faces and animal heads adorn pastel colored buildings Rua Augusta Arch

The Ruins of Stone Carving in Ancient Ephesus, Selcuk, Izmir Province, Ionia, Turkey
Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, SelAzuk in Izmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic

Shore Temple
The Shore Temple is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD

Bas-relief Descent of the Ganges, Mahabalipuram, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, Kanchipuram, India

Relief with macaques at Monkey Forest temple, Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal temple in the Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Relief, image of St Elizabeth above the entrance to the Renaissance Tower of the historic Town Hall, market square, historic centre, Marburg, Hesse, Germany

Relief with the depiction of the Fall of Man, Adam and Eve in Paradise, Munster Cathedral, St.-Paulus-Dom, Munster, Munsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Stone carving, Indian deity, Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Mexico, Yucatan. Stone decorations; Chichen Itza ruins, Maya Civilization, 7th-13th Century

Detail of a rock carving by a Zapotec artist at Monte Alban archeologic site near Oaxaca, Mexico

Europe, France, Sete. Bas Relief, Chamber of Commerce building

Serpents Head with Human Face, The Palace, Labna, Mayan Ruins, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Guenete Leul Palace gardens, Ethiopia C017 / 7626
Guenete Leul Palace gardens, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This palace ( Paradise of the Princes ) was built in 1930 for the Emperor Haile Selassie I (1892-1975)

Siega Verde petroglyph C015 / 6439
Siega Verde petroglyph. Prehistoric rock carvings (petroglyph) of an auroch, wolf (or dog), and horse. The auroch (wild cattle) is the main figure, with the head and horns at left

Siega Verde petroglyph C015 / 6438
Siega Verde petroglyph. Prehistoric rock carving (petroglyph) of a horse. This carving is part of the collection of petroglyphs at the Siega Verde site, in the province of Salamanca, Spain

Siega Verde petroglyph C015 / 6437
Siega Verde petroglyph. Prehistoric rock carving (petroglyph) of a horse. This carving is part of the collection of petroglyphs at the Siega Verde site, in the province of Salamanca, Spain

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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.