Stone Carving Collection (#27)

The Tate Britain Gallery, London, England, UK

Hampton Court Palace, London, England, UK, Europe

Elizabeth Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands, UK

Satue of the pharaoh Ramesses II (Ramses the Great), Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Obelisk and Pylon of Ramesses II (Ramses the Great), Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hieroglyphs adorn the walls of the Temple of Philae, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A sphinx stands in front of Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Luxor Temple, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hieroglyphics on columns within the Temples of Karnak, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of Horus at entrance to the Horus Temple, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of the pharaoh Ramses II at entrance to the Temple of Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of the pharaoh Ramses II, Karnak Temple, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of the pharaoh Ramses II, Luxor Temple, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Large carved seated statues of the pharaoh, Temple of Rameses II (Ramasses II) (Ramses the Great), Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Colossi of Memnon, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa

Statue of Amun, with Ramses II (Ramasses the Great) between his knees, Karnak, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Sobek and Horus, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Floodlit colossi of Ramses II (Ramesses the Great), seated statues on facade of temple, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Floodlit temple facade and colossi of Ramses II (Ramesses the Great), Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Forecourt and pylon, Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, archaeological site, Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pylon, the temple of Horus, archaeological site, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Forecourt and pylon, the temple of Horus, archaeological site, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa

Great Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Karnac, Karnac, Egypt, North Africa

Statue of Ramses II and Obelisk, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa

Temple of Hatshepsut, The West Bank (ancient Thebes), Luxor, Egypt

Statue of middle kingdom pharoah, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

Colossi of Memnon, West Bank, Thebes, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Rock cut Temple of Ramesses II (Rameses the Great) (Ramses the Great), Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Sethos I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa

Ptolemy XVI son of Julius Ceasar, with his mother Cleopatra, in presence of deities, reliefs on the south facade, late Plotemaic temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Stela in front of the Sphinx, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Great Hypostyle Hall, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

One of the 102 columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Karnac, Karnac, Egypt, North Africa

Falcon headed Horus statue, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa

Temple of Re-Herakhte for Ramses II, was moved when Aswan High Dam was built, Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa

Temple of Hathor in honour of Nefretare, was moved when Aswan High Dam was built, Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa

Temple of Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa

Temple of Re-Herakhte for Ramses II, moved when Aswan Dam built, Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa

Frederiksborg Slot (castle), Hillerod, North Zealand, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Jan Hus monument in Old Town Square, Prague, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Czech Republic, Europe

Telc, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moravia, Czech Republic, Europe

The Gothic Horloge, astronomical clock, Old Town Hall, Stare Mesto Square, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Temple of Apollo, Kourion (Curium) (Kurion), Cyprus, Mediterranean, Europe

Grand-Place (Playa Mayor / Serrano), town of Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus Region
Grand-Place (Playa Mayor/Serrano), town of Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus Region, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Cuban flag and Jose Marti memorial, Plaza de la Revolucion, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Mural of Camilo Cienfuegos on the wall of an apartment building, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

View across Parc Central, Cienfuegos, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

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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.