Limestone Collection (page 5)

Limestone Fragment with Cartouche of Neferneferuaten Nefertiti, 1372-1355 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Limestone Fragment with Cartouche of Neferneferuaten Nefertiti, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Reign of Akhenaten, 1372-1355 BCE

Relief of Cleopatra VII as Goddess Hathor, ca 69-30 BC. Creator: Ancient Egypt
Relief of Cleopatra VII as Goddess Hathor, ca 69-30 BC. Found in the Collection of the Temple of Hathor, Dendera

Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, between 300 and 350. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, between 300 and 350

Buddha Shakyamuni, Late 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni, Late 3rd century

Funerary Stela, 5th-8th century CE. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Stela, 5th-8th century CE

Figure of Man, 500 BCE-395 CE. Creator: Unknown
Figure of Man, 500 BCE-395 CE

Royal Head, 2nd-4th century CE. Creator: Unknown
Royal Head, 2nd-4th century CE

Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future (image 2 of 2), between c.500 and c.534. Creator: Unknown
Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future (image 2 of 2), between c.500 and c.534

Head of a Bodhisattva (Pusa), between c.700 and c.800. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva (Pusa), between c.700 and c.800

Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy (image 2 of 2), between c.700 and c.800. Creator: Unknown
Probably Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy (image 2 of 2), between c.700 and c.800

Meeting of the Bodhisattvas Manjusri (Wenshu) and Samantabhadra (Puxian), Middle Tang dynasty. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Bodhisattvas Manjusri (Wenshu) and Samantabhadra (Puxian), Middle Tang dynasty

Seated Female Figure (image 1 of 3), between c.2500 and c.1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Seated Female Figure (image 1 of 3), between c.2500 and c.1500 B.C

Head of a Royal Guard from Persepolis, 500-450 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Royal Guard from Persepolis, 500-450 B.C

Part of Latomia caves at Syracuse, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Part of Latomia caves at Syracuse, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Wall of the Oreille de Denys cave, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Wall of the Oreille de Denys cave, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

The Phoros Gate, before Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Creator: J. A. Crowe
The Phoros Gate, before Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. British soldiers in the Crimea:..sketched by our Special Correspondent

Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Creator: Sumerian culture
Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Creator: Sumerian culture
Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Creator: Sumerian culture
Sumerian reed house. Detail of the Uruk Trough, 3300-3000 BC. Found in the collection of the British Museum

The Sun and I, New York, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Sun and I, New York, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

The Sun and I, New York, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Sun and I, New York, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Peace Cross At Cathedral of Washington, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Peace Cross At Cathedral of Washington, 1912
Peace Cross At Cathedral of Washington, 1912. Celtic cross at Mount St Alban, the highest point in Washington, DC. The limestone cross, designed by architect Robert W

Relief of Four scribes, from the tomb of Horemheb, Saqqara, ca 1350 BC. Creator: Ancient Egypt
Relief of Four scribes, from the tomb of Horemheb, Saqqara, ca 1350 BC. Found in the collection of the Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Firenze

Egyptian campaign against the Sea Peoples. Relief from the temple of Ramesses III... 1185-1152 BC
Egyptian campaign against the Sea Peoples. Relief from the temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, 1185-1152 BC. Found in the collection of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, Medinet Habu

Head of a female. From Ajina Tepe, 7th-8th century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of a female. From Ajina Tepe, 7th-8th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Head of a Greco-Bactrian ruler. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 3-2 century BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of a Greco-Bactrian ruler. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 3-2 century BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Figure of a Prince, Devata or Bodhisattva. From Ajina Tepe, End of 7th - early 8th century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Figure of a Prince, Devata or Bodhisattva. From Ajina Tepe, End of 7th - early 8th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Head of a female. From Ajina Tepe, 7th-8th century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of a female. From Ajina Tepe, 7th-8th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Head of a Greco-Bactrian ruler. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 3-2 century BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of a Greco-Bactrian ruler. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 3-2 century BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Figure of a Prince, Devata or Bodhisattva. From Ajina Tepe, End of 7th - early 8th century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Figure of a Prince, Devata or Bodhisattva. From Ajina Tepe, End of 7th - early 8th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

The State-House, Ohio, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The State-House, Ohio, [USA], 1850. This handsome edifice has lately been erected in the city of Columbus...The building contains the Hall of Representatives...the Senate Chamber...and

New Church of St. Edward, at Romford - Consecrated on Thursday, September 19th, 1850. Creator: Unknown
New Church of St. Edward, at Romford, [Essex] - Consecrated on Thursday, September 19th, 1850. The foundation-stone of this beautiful Church was laid on the 26th of July, 1849, by Mr

Ashoka with his Queen, 1st-3rd century. Creator: Indian Art
Ashoka with his Queen, 1st-3rd century. Found in the Collection of the Archaeological Survey of India

Assyrian army crosses a river, 885-860 BC. Creator: Assyrian Art
Assyrian army crosses a river, 885-860 BC. Found in the Collection of the British Museum

The Rabatak inscription, 2nd cen. AD. Creator: Historic Object
The Rabatak inscription, 2nd cen. AD. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul

Statue of the emperor Kanishka with inscriptions in Brahmi Script, 1st-2nd century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Statue of the emperor Kanishka with inscriptions in Brahmi Script, 1st-2nd century. Found in the Collection of the Archaeological Museum, Mathura

View towards Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) a distinctive 2519m limestone peak, Picos de Europa mountains, viewed from Arenas de Cabrales at sunset, Asturias, Spain, August 2016

Croatia, Dubrovnik. Back door to the St. Blaises Church

Galena, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Reticulated dull grey galena on larger dull grey octahedral crystals of galena. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue

Galena with Calcite, Sphalerite and Pyrite, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
6mm pale yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals (dog tooth spar) and brassy yellow chalcopyrite crystals on galena and sphalerite

The Pinnacles, limestone formations. Nambung National Park, near Cervantes, Western Australia, November 2015

Old Harry Rocks at dawn, looking towards the Isle of Wight, Studland, Dorset, England, UK. September 2015

Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

The Razorback at Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell Park, Victoria
The Razorback at Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Winged genie. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II, 722-705 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Winged genie. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II, 722-705 BC. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Giant fossil ammonite
A 70cm diameter fossil ammonite embedded in limestone, from Portland Stone Quarries in Dorset

Assyrian sculpture of Gilgamesh holding a lion, Khorsabad, c8th century BC
Assyrian sculpture of Gilgamesh holding a lion, Palace of Sargon, Khorsabad, c8th century BC. Part of the collection at The Louvre, Paris

Amazing Sedona Night Sky by Moonlight
During a near fullmoon, the landscape of Sedona Arizona glows under the stars of night. A long exposure created the ethereal mood, a view which can u2019t be seen with the naked eye

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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.