Carve Collection (page 9)

Asia, India, Ranakpur. Jain Temple

Asia, India, Ranakpur. Detail of carved marble columns, Jain Temple

Tanzania: Zanzibar, StoneTown, Arab style door along the Mizingani Road

Tanzania: Zanzibar, StoneTown, carved wooden detail of a tree on a doorway in the National Museum of Zanzibar, known as " The House of Wonders" or " Beit-el-ajaib"

Tanzania: Zanzibar, StoneTown, intricate wood carving

The cult inscription built by King Antiochus I Theos in honor of his father Mithridates, Arsameia Ruins, Adiyaman, Turkey

Calfs head for carving
Diagram showing how to carve a calfs head. Calfs head had many culinary uses in the Victorian kitchen, including a key ingredient in mock turtle soup

Red meat being prepared on a chopping board

Roast beef being carved into slices

PARIS: RESTAURANT, c1890. At La Tour d Argent, the restaurant overlooking the Seine River, the owner Fr© d© ric Delair serves his famous, numbered, pressed duck. Oil on canvas, 1890s

NA, USA, SD, Mount Rushmore

Mexico, Villahermosa, giant Olmec head, La Venta Park

Fiji, Viti Levu Masks at a town market

Fiji, Viti. Fijian masks for sale

Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkoks Grand Palace

Europe, Turkey, Kurdi. Nemrut Dagh

Europe, Middle East, Turkey, Nemrut Dagi Kahta Region. Carved figures

Angkor Cambodia, Apsara Carving The Bayon

Tunisia - Plaster Carving
The carving of fantastically decorative plaster screens in a Tunisian workshop

Aristides Ostracised
Aristides the Just, victor of the Battle of Marathon, is approached in the Agora by an illiterate citizen, asking him to carve his name on a shell. Aristides is then ostracised

Elephant, primitive rock carving, Akakus, Sahara desert, Fezzan, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Ani Wall, Tashiding Gompa, Tashiding, Sikkim, India, Asia

Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ptolemaic temple of Haroeris and Suchos (Horus and Sobek), Kom Ombo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Petroglyphs at the archeological site of Orongo Ceremonial village high on the crater rim of Ranu Kau, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chile, South America

Court of Justice Building, Piazza Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

San Juan de la Pena monastery, Jaca, Aragon, Spain, Europe

Santa Maria Maggiore church, Tuscania, Viterbo, Latium, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Saint Rosario cathedral, Lecce, Lecce province, Puglia, Italy, Europe

San Matteo church, Lecce, Lecce province, Puglia, Italy, Europe

Floodlit statues of Ramses II, Temple of Luxor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Kom Ombo temple detail, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Site of the 26 Christian Martyrs, Nagasaki, Kyushu Region, Japan, Asia

Tlingit Totem Pole, Ravens Fort Tribal House, Fort William Seward, Haines, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Opera House, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, South America

A skier carves a long turn on a classic off piste run at the big French resort of Meribel in the Three Valleys, the worlds largest complete skiing area, western French Alps, France, Europe

Carved pillars stand at the entrance to the Temple of Amun and the holy mountain of Jebel Barkal, (Gebel Barkal), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Karima, Sudan, Africa

Rock carved granite image of the 7m tall standing Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Detail of the rock carved granite image of the 7m tall standing Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

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"Carve: A Timeless Artistry Uniting Cultures and History" From the majestic Buddha statue in the cliffs of Bamiyan, Afghanistan, to the towering Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole in Ketchikan, Alaska, carving has been an integral part of human expression across civilizations. These intricate masterpieces tell stories that transcend time and connect us to our past. The Colossi of Ramses II stand proudly floodlit at the Great Temple of Ramses II in Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Carved with precision and grandeur, they serve as a testament to ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and Ahura Mazda's divine presence. In Nha Trang City, Vietnam, lies the awe-inspiring Reclining Buddha at Long Son Pagoda. Its serene countenance invites contemplation while showcasing the skillful artistry behind its creation. Traveling further south to Honduras' Maya Site of Copan reveals a mesmerizing carving that transports us back to an era steeped in mystery and splendor. The intricate details etched into stone at Copan Ruins leave us marveling at Mayan ingenuity. Closer to home stands a magnificent Totem Pole in Pioneer Square, Seattle - a symbol of Native American heritage and storytelling. This monumental sculpture embodies cultural pride while honoring ancestral traditions. Persepolis whispers tales from ancient Persia through its intricately carved ruins. Each detail on these weathered stones speaks volumes about bygone empires that once thrived within its walls. Across oceans lies New Zealand's Maori culture; their statues adorned with Moko facial tattoos are strikingly beautiful expressions of identity and tradition. These carvings embody both strength and spirituality passed down through generations. Egyptian mythology comes alive within the Temple of Hathor as we encounter the god Bes - his mischievous grin immortalized through expert craftsmanship. This depiction reminds us how art can bring deities to life, bridging the gap between mortals and gods.