Rock Carving Collection

Crazy Horse Mountain, Black Hills, South Dakota, USA

Rock painting of the San, Bushmen, Ladybrand, Free State, South Africa, Africa

Yellow Treasury in Morning Becomes Rose Red in Afternoon Siq Petra Jordan Petra Jordan. Treasury built by the Nabataens in 100 BC. Canyon becomes rose red when sun goes

Petra, Jordan. Built by Nabataeans in 100 BC

Bronze Age rock carvings, Fossum near Tanumshede, Gotaland, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Stone Buddha rock carvings, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

Detail of petroglyphs on rock face, Arches National Park, Utah, USA

Outer Siq Yellow Treasury Morning Petra Jordan Petra Jordan. Treasury built by the Nabataens in 100 BC. Yellow Canyon becomes rose red when sun goes. The rose red can become blood red

USA, Utah, Newspaper Rock National Historical Site, Petroglyph panel

Rock carving at Sitio Barrilles, Sito Archeologico di Chiriqui

Entrance Treasury, Petra, Jordan. Built by Nabataeans in 100 BC

Columns carved amphitheater, Petra, Jordan. Built by Nabataeans in 100 AD Finished by Romans Seats up to 7, 000 people

Amphitheater Theatre, Petra, Jordan. Built in Treasury by Nabataeans in 100 AD Seats up to 7, 000 people

Treasury, Petra, Jordan. Petra, Jordan. Treasury built by the Nabataeans in 100 BC (Editorial Use Only)

Treasury, Petra, Jordan. Built by Nabataeans in 100 BC

Treasury, Petra, Jordan. Treasury built by Nabataeans in 100 BC

Illuminated night presentation, Petra, Jordan. Built by Nabataeans in 100 BC

Three Glaives. Sketch, 1932 (tempera on paper)
5642696 Three Glaives. Sketch, 1932 (tempera on paper) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 25.2A--36.4 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Yellow Golden Treasury Morning Siq Petra Jordan Petra Jordan. Treasury built by the Nabataens in 100 BC. Yellow Canyon becomes rose red when sun goes

Pioneer name in Register Rock on the Oregon Trail, 1855
Oregon Trail travelers name carved into Register Cliff by the North Platte River near Guernsey, Wyoming. Digital photograph

Nordic runestone in Jutland
Large carved Norse runestone in Jutland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Beautifully carved stelae represent the headstones of an 11th to 13th century burial ground at Tiya. They date back to the time of King Lalibela who was responsible for the construction of many

Outer Siq Rose Red Pink Treasury Afternoon Petra Jordan Petra Jordan. Treasury built by the Nabataens in 100 BC. Yellow Canyon becomes rose red when sun goes. The rose red can become blood red

Giraffe, rock carvings of the San people, Damaraland, Kunene Region, Namibia

Register Rock on the Oregon Trail in Idaho
Register Rock, an Oregon Trail landmark in Idaho, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Stone Balbals or tomb markers, Western Turk, 6th to 8th century. The Balbals at Balasagun have been collected from sites all over Kyrgyzstan

Stone Balbals or tomb markers, Western Turk, 6th to 8th century, Balasagun. The Balbals at Balasagun have been collected from sites all over Kyrgyzstan

Man looking at Descent of the Ganga relief in Mamallapuram

Carved petroglyph depicting figures, deer, elk, birds, boats and circles, 3rd millennium BC
BAL165712 Carved petroglyph depicting figures, deer, elk, birds, boats and circles, 3rd millennium BC (granite) by Karelian; 308x240 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Rock carvings of the San people, Damaraland, Kunene Region, Namibia

Litsleby Bronze Age rock carvings with the god Odin, Tanumshede, Bohuslan, Southwest Sweden, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Vitlycke Rock Bronze Age rock carvings, Tanumshede, Bohuslan, Southwest Sweden, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Deer stones (also known as reindeer stones), ancient megaliths carved with symbols found largely in Siberia and Mongolia, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

NA, Utah, Canyonlands. Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument. Ancient petroglyphs
Utah, Canyonlands. Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument. Ancient petroglyphs

Circular motif petroglyph on rock at Finca Magadalena in the east, Volcan Maderas, Omotepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua, Central America

Abstract curvilinear motif petroglyph on rock at Finca Magadalena, Volcan Maderas, Omotepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua, Central America

Rock carved Buddha image, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Namsan National Park, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Asia

Seokbulsa Temple, Busan, South Korea, Asia

Italy, Sicily region, Cast of rock engraving of Addaura cave
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic - Cast of a rock engraving of the Addaura cave, Sicily region

Petroglyphs on big boulders, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

Uzbek rock carving
Carved rock depicting a female astronaut. This ancient artifact from Uzbekistan has led some to speculate that extraterrestrial astronauts landed on the Earth many thousands of years ago

Stone Age rock carving. Rock carvings (petroglyphs) are found in many regions of the world. They are among the oldest human artefacts still existing

Petroglyph of Running Elephant, Libya
Petroglyph (rock engraving) of an elephant in the Tadrart-Acacus region of Libya. The oldest petroglyphs are dated to approximately the Neolithic and late Upper Paleolithic boundary, about 10

Elephant Petroglyph, Libya
Petroglyph (rock engraving) of elephants in the Tadrart-Acacus region of Libya. The oldest petroglyphs are dated to approximately the Neolithic and late Upper Paleolithic boundary, about 10

Native American Petroglyphs, Utah, USA
Native American Petroglyphs. These rock carvings were made by the Fremont Indians. Photographed in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA

Carved petroglyph, Canada
Carved petroglyph showing a warrior on horseback (right) chasing another horse. This petroglyph (rock carving) dates to around the early 19th century

Rock carving of a cow, Tin Taghirt, Tassili n Ajjer, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

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Rock carving is an ancient art form that has left its mark on various corners of the world. From the majestic Crazy Horse Mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA, to the intricate rock paintings of the San Bushmen in Ladybrand, Free State, South Africa, this practice showcases human creativity and cultural significance. One cannot overlook the Bronze Age rock carvings that have stood the test of time, offering glimpses into our ancestors' lives and beliefs. Similarly, Stone Buddha rock carvings in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China mesmerize with their serene beauty and spiritual aura. Petroglyphs found on rock faces at Arches National Park in Utah remind us of a time when communication took shape through symbols etched onto stone. Meanwhile, Petra's Outer Siq Rose Red Pink Treasury Afternoon reveals a breathtaking fusion of nature's wonders and human craftsmanship in Jordan. The Yellow Treasury becoming Rose Red as daylight fades further enchants visitors exploring Petra's Siq. In Newspaper Rock National Historical Site located in Utah's desert landscape lies a petroglyph panel telling stories from centuries past. Sitio Barrilles presents another captivating example with its remarkable rock carving at Sito Archeologico di Chiriqui. The Three Glaives sketch from 1932 showcases how even paper can be transformed into a canvas for this timeless art form. Talampaya Canyon within Talampaya National Park (UNESCO World Heritage List) boasts awe-inspiring rock carvings that take you back to prehistoric times. Finally yet importantly comes Petra once again with its Yellow Golden Treasury Morning Siq painting an enchanting picture as dawn breaks over this ancient city carved into rose-colored cliffs. Across continents and cultures alike, these diverse examples highlight humanity's desire to leave lasting imprints on nature itself through skillful hands and creative minds - forever preserving stories for generations to come.