Limestone Collection (page 7)

Ao Phang-nga National Park at dawn, Phang Nga Province, Thailand

Ao Phang-nga National Park, Phang Nga Province, Thailand

UK, England, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, Lower Slaughter village

UK, England, Gloucestershire, Cotswold, House in Chipping Campden

Footbridge to viewing platform, Punakaiki, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Limestone Formations, Punakaiki, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Penguin warning sign & coastal road, Punakaiki, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

The Philippeion, Olympia, Arcadia, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Israel, Southern Coastal Plain, enlarged model of the Gezer Calendar, a 10th century B.C inscription on a limestone tablet

Vietnam, Halong Bay, Sung Sot Cave

USA, Kansas, Gove County, Monument Rocks, Chalk Pyramids, Sedimentary Formations

Cuba, Pinar del Raio Province, Vinales, View of Vinales valley
Cuba, Pinar del RAio Province, Vinales, View of Vinales valley

Tourist boats anchored at Big Lagoon, Miniloc Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Islands and boats on Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Filipino outrigger fishing boat and dramatic karst landscape of Coron Island, Palawan, Philippines

Outrigger boat passing Tapiutan Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Small huts against dramatic karst cliffs on Coron Island, Palawan, Philippines

Outrigger boats and small village in a rocky inlet on Coron Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines

Karst landscape at sunset, Vang Vieng, Vientiane Province, Laos

Karst landscape at Vang Vieng, Vientiane Province, Laos

Batu caves temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Karst mountain landscape at Hang Mua, Ninh H£i, Hoa Lư District, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam

Torre dell Orso, Salento, Apulia, Italy

Limestones islets and islands of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Boats anhored in a sheltered bay at Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

South East Asia, Thailand, Krabi province, Koh Hong archipelago, Koh Lading, long-tail boats on Hat Koh Lading beach - visited on the Five Islands Boat trip from Ao Nang

Italy, Abruzzo, Limestone rocks on the Campo Imperatore plateau. In the background Monte Prena

Mediterranean landscape at Calanque de Sugiton at sunset, Parc National des Calanques, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone, France

High angle view of rugged Mediterranean landscape at Calanque de Sugiton, Parc National des Calanques, Provence-Alpes-CA'te d Azur, Bouches-du-RhA'ne, France

Les Calanques, Cassis, Provence, France

Sailboat passing Calanque d En-Vau, Parc National des Calanques, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France

Calanque d En-Vau, Parc National des Calanques, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France

A french castle in Montfort overlooking the Dordogne River near Sarlat France

Sailboat in Calanque d en Vau, Cassis, Provence, France

Cliff top footpath running alongside limestone cliffs, Winspit, Dorset, England

Durdle Door, Dorset, UK

Europe, England, North Yorkshire, Ingleton, Twistleton Scars

Turenne village labelled a plus beau village de France with spring flowers, Turenne, Correze, Limousin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

United Kingdom, England, North Yorkshire, Malham, Gordale Scar

View of the typical Trulli huts and the alleys of the old village of Alberobello. Province of Bari, Apulia, Italy, Europe

Stradun pedestrian street adorned with Christmas lights and decorations, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Old town street with Sponza Palace or Divona in the background, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Sunset over the tobacco plantations and limestone hills (Mogotes) of the Vinales Valley in Vinales, Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba

Coastal view in Zakynthos, Ionian Islands, Greece

Blue sea frames the medieval old town and fortress perched on top of cliffs Bonifacio Corsica France Europe

White cliffs known as Scala dei Turchi frame the turquoise sea Porto Empedocle province of Agrigento Sicily Italy Europe

China, Guanxi, Yangshuo. Sunset over Li river and karst peaks, elevated view

The Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia. The Limestone stacks and the coast at sunset

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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.