Stone Carving Collection (#28)

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

The Capitolio, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Catedral de la Havana, the Cathedral in Old Havana, Cuba

Triumphal Arch of Segius dating from 27 BC, Pula, Istria, Croatia, Europe

View of square, Zadar, Zadar region, Croatia, Europe

Traditional carvings, cultural museum, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific

San Agustine Archaeological Park, Colombia, South America

Stone Gates, Temple of Heaven Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Statue, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Beijing, China, Asia

Sculpture, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Beijing, China, Asia

Statue of lion, Xi Di (Xidi) village, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anhui Province, China, Asia

Statue and gate, Beihai Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Detail of Chinese gate, Beihai Park, Beijing, China, Asia

The Sinosteel building in Zhongguancun in Haidian district, Beijing, China, Asia

A five towered temple and ancestral tombs inscribed with dead persons contributions, life and honours, Zhen Jue temple, Beijing, China, Asia

Chiang Kaishek (Chiang Kai-Shek) Memorial Park, Taipei city, Taiwan, China, Asia

Seventeen Arch Bridge, Kumming Lake, Summer Palace, Beijing, China

St Pauls Cathedral, Macau, China

Longmen Buddhist caves, Luoyang, Hunan Province, China, Asia

Tenth century stone pagoda in Kaiyuan Temple, Quanzhou, Fujian, China

Giant Buddha, Lechan, China, Asia

6000, 2000 year old Teracotta figures, Army of Teracotta warriors, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China

Lion statue, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Six thousand terracotta figures two thousand years old, Army of Terracotta Warriors, from the tomb of the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Nine Dragon Wall, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Walled village, Kam Tin, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chile, South America

Ahu Akivi, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, South America

Ahu Tahai, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, South America

Moais, Cantera Rano Raraku, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, South America

Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, South America

The only church in the town of Isluga, Parque Nacional Volcan Isluga (Volcan Isluga National Park), Chile, South America

Three of the fifteen huge moai statues standing with their backs to the ocean, restored by archaeologists after destruction in 1960 by a tidal wave, Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island

Petroglyph of tuna fish, Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island, Chile, Pacific

Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island, Chile, Pacific

Ahu Ko Te Riku, Easter Island, Chile, Pacific

Silhouettes, Ahu Vai Uri, Easter Island, Chile, Pacific

Birthplace of the moai, with numerous heads left on slopes, Volcan Rano Raraku, Rapa Nui National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Easter Island, Chile, Pacific

Advanced platform masonry, Ahu Vinapu, Easter Island, Chile, Pacific

Rano Raraku, moai on inner slopes of volcanic crater, Easter Island, Chile, Pacific

Line of statues, Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island, Chile

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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.