Limestone Collection (page 8)

Ebbor Gorge, Wookey Hole, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of Ebbor Gorge at Wookey Hole in Somerset, c.1920s. This limestone gorge on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills is a nature reserve and is known for its caves and Neolithic

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world: The Lovers Leap; The Altar; The Star Chamber; The Dead Sea; The Vestibule

The Ancient Sphinx and Recent Excavations, Giza, Egypt, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Ancient Sphinx and Recent Excavations, Giza, Egypt, c1930s. Limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, with the body of a lion and the head of a human

Section of a Coffin Platform: Phoenix, 550-577. Creator: Unknown
Section of a Coffin Platform: Phoenix, 550-577

Section of a Coffin Platform: Feline, 550-577. Creator: Unknown
Section of a Coffin Platform: Feline, 550-577

Domestic Shrine, c. 1479-1425 BC. Creator: Unknown
Domestic Shrine, c. 1479-1425 BC. Used in the home like an icon, this shrine was originally provided with two wooden doors, hinged at each side and bolted in the center

Malham, Yorkshire Dales, England, UK. October 2011

Wilsons Phalaropes (Phalaropus tricolor) flock flying over tufa formations at Mono Lake in late summer, with reflection, California, USA. July 2013

Katskhi Pillar, Georgia, Central Asia, Asia

Natural Bridge, Virginia, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Natural Bridge, Virginia, c1897. Natural arch in limestone gorge of Cedar Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia purchased by Thomas Jefferson from King George III of England for 20 shillings in 1774

Red roofs and domes of the old city

New Zealand, Nelson & Marlborough, Golden Bay. Limestone outcrops near the summit of Takaka Hill

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Cave in the cliff Hoegklint near Visby - Gotland, Sweden Date:

Limestone pavement at The Burren National Park, Lough Gealain, Mullaghmore, County Clare, Republic of Ireland. April 2016

The southern approach to Pen-y-ghent, one of theYorkshire 3 Peaks. The summit comprises Carboniferous age Millstone Grit, overlying Carboniferous Limestone that forms the outcrop in the image

A Limestone Pavement with well developed Clints (blocks) and Grykes (gaps). This is Carboniferous age limestone, part of a large area of Karst above Austwick, Yorkshire, UK

A Glacial Erratic at Norber near Austwick, Yorkshire, UK. This is one of the Norber erratics, where blocks of older Silurian sandstone were left on top of younger Carboniferous limestone by a

Emperor Ashoka the Great on Elephant, 1st century BC. Found in the Collection of Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi

Tessellated pavement at sunset. Eagle Hawk Neck, Tasmania, Australia. Tasman Sea

European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) in limestone cave. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. January

Dawn over the mountains and Nam Song River at Vang Vieng, Laos, March 2009

Landscape with limestone pavement, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Aragon, Spain, July 2016

Water cascading over naturally formed tufa dam. Tufa is a kind of limestone, formed from the precipitation of carbonate minerals which builds up around mosses

Relief with two figures of Ashurnasirpal, winged mythological beings and the god Ashur, before the Tree of Life, 885-860 BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Ishtar, Queen of Night, 19th century BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Ishtar, Queen of Night, 19th century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Ashurbanipal at the Battle of Til-Tuba, 650-620 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Ashurbanipal at the Battle of Til-Tuba, 650-620 BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Statue of Memi and Sabu, 26th-25th century BC. The statue, which is probably from Giza, dates from the 4th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. The couple are portrayed with their arms around each other

Daphne, Coptic carving, Ahnassia, Beni-Soueff, Egypt, 3rd century. Held at Coptic Museum, Cairo

Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa, 2nd-1st century BC
Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa (modern Tunisia), 2nd-1st century BC. This stela comes from a religious precinct known as the tophet at Carthage

Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. The main panels are known as War and Peace

Aerial view of twelve apostles coast, Australia
Aerial view of twelve apostles coast near Loch Ard gorge. Great Ocean road, Port Campbell national park, Victoria, Australia

Riserva Naturale di Punta Bianca coastline, Palma di Montechiaro, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

Scala dei Turchi, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

Ireland, Co. Clare, The Burren, Poulnabrone dolmen, ancient neolithic monument
Ireland, Co.Clare, The Burren, Poulnabrone dolmen, ancient neolithic monument

Poulnabrone Dolmen at Sunrise, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

Limestone along the Atlantic shoreline at sunrise Forillon National Park, Quebec, Canada

Kazakhstan, Kolsay lakes National park, lake Kaindy in the autumn

Bakery in the old town of Bournton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Old MG at Bournton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, Gloucestershir, England

Sunset at Aval Cliff of Etretat, Alabaster Coast, Seine Maritime, Pays de Caux Normandy, France, Western Europe

Calm sea at dawn surrounding Xi beach and white cliffs, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece

The Imbut Trial: a girl is admiring the Verdon Gorge (Var department, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France) (MR)

The Imbut Trial along the Verdon River in the Verdon Gorge (Var department, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France)

Painswick old town, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Motor Museum at Bournton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Bournton-on-the-Water old town, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Historic hotel in Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

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"Limestone: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step into the world of limestone, a versatile rock that has left its mark on history, art, and nature. From ancient Egyptian masterpieces to breathtaking natural formations, this captivating stone has captivated humanity for centuries. In the realm of Egyptian art, limestone played a significant role in immortalizing iconic figures such as Nefertiti. The exquisite bust of this legendary queen showcases the delicate craftsmanship and attention to detail achieved through the combination and stucco. Similarly, a relief depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their three daughters transports us back to an era filled with grandeur and artistic brilliance. But limestone's influence extends far beyond Egypt's borders. Traveling back millions of years to the Jurassic period brings us face-to-face with Archaeopteryx - a fossil bird preserved in stunning detail within layers of limestone. This remarkable discovery provides invaluable insights into our planet's prehistoric past. Venturing further across continents reveals awe-inspiring landscapes shaped by limestone's geological wonders. Malham Cove stands tall as a 70-meter-high cliff in Yorkshire Dales National Park, showcasing nature's raw power and beauty. Croatia's Dubrovnik enchants visitors with its picturesque cityscape against the backdrop of endless ocean horizons. At sunrise along England's Jurassic Coast lies Durdle Door - an enchanting arch carved by relentless waves into majestic limestone cliffs. Meanwhile, halfway around the globe in Australia's Great Ocean Road awaits The Twelve Apostles; towering stacks formed over millennia by erosion from crashing waves. Closer to home in Derbyshire lies Stoney Middleton nestled within Middleton Dale – an idyllic village surrounded by rugged yet charming limestone landscapes that have inspired generations with their timeless allure. Even mythology finds solace amidst these rocky structures; Pergamon Altar depicts Athena valiantly battling Alcyoneus atop vast slabs of imposing white limestone.