Monolithic Collection

Chile, Easter Island, Hanga Nui. Rapa Nui National Park, Ahu Tongariki (aka Tonariki). Fifteen large moi statues on the largest ceremonial platform in all of Polynesia. Moi with pukao (headdress)

Giant monolithic stone Maoi statues at Rano Raraku, Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Chile, South America 2008

South America, Chile, Easter Island, Isla de Pascua, Moai stone human figures

Axum, Ethiopia, East Africa - Monolithic Stele - 1st century. These tall, carved obelisks, relics of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum - they are markers for the Royal Tombs. Date: 1910s

Anakena beach, monolithic giant stone Moai statues of Ahu Nau Nau, four of which have topknots, Isla de Pascua / Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Chile 2008

Chile, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, row of monolithic stone Moai statues known as Ahu Akivi

Chile, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu on the Island, Tongariki is a row of 15 giant stone Moai statues

Chile, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Anakena beach, monolithic giant stone Moai statues of Ahu Nau Nau

Chile, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Ahu Akivi, row of monolithic stone Moai statues

Chile, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, moai stone statues at Ahu Vai Uri

Chile, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, monolithic giant stone Moai statue at Tongariki

Chile, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, giant monolithic stone Maoi statue at Rano Raraku

Chile, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Moai statue

Chile, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Moai statue Ahu Ko Te riku, the only topknotted & eyeballed Moai

Modernist House, Redhill, Surrey
A pair of photographs showing different elevations of a modernist house in Redhill, Surrey, designed in 1936 by architects Colin Anderson Lucas, Amyas Douglas Connell and Basil Robert Ward

Modernist Houses, Ruislip
These photographs show various angles of modernist semi-detached houses at Ruislip, west London, designed in 1935 by architects Colin Anderson Lucas, Amyas Douglas Connell and Basil Robert Ward

Modernist Houses, Plumstead
A photograph which shows a row of four speculatively built modernist houses in monolithic reinforced concrete, located in Plumstead

Modernist House, Wentworth
A photograph of a modernist house situated at Wentworth, Surrey, designed in 1937 by architects Colin Anderson Lucas, Amyas Douglas Connell and Basil Robert Ward

Ethiopia, Lalibela. The Church of St. George (Bete Giyorgis)
Ethiopia, Lasta province, Lalibela. The Church of Saint George (Bete Giyorgis). One of the eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches in Lalibela. Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church

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Standing Stone of Clivocast, Unst island, Shetland islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Monolithic Statue of Buddha (b / w photo)
6009243 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Monolithic Statue of Buddha (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monolithic Statue of Buddha)

Stonehenge Neolithic monument, Salisbury Plain, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

The Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, one of 24 illustrations produced by G. W. Seitz, printed c
STC238533 The Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, one of 24 illustrations produced by G.W. Seitz, printed c.1872 (w/c on paper) by Werner

Stele in Grand Plaza (stone) (detail of 231827)
XBP231828 Stele in Grand Plaza (stone) (detail of 231827) by Mayan (7th century); Copan, Honduras, Central America; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

The giants of Easter Island (litho)
STC409047 The giants of Easter Island (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Colosses de l ile de Paques; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

A shepherd posing at Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain (b / w photo)
STC247574 A shepherd posing at Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Stele C depicting Eighteen Rabbit and a statue of a two-headed turtle in front
XIR173203 Stele C depicting Eighteen Rabbit and a statue of a two-headed turtle in front, AD 711 (stone) by Mayan, (8th century AD); Copan, Honduras

Stele of King in Grand Plaza (stone)
XBP231827 Stele of King in Grand Plaza (stone) by Mayan (7th century); Copan, Honduras, Central America; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

The Sphinx at Giza, c. 1870s-80s (b / w photo)
493446 The Sphinx at Giza, c.1870s-80s (b/w photo) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining or couchant sphinx)

Monuments on Easter Island (pencil on paper)
CHT215716 Monuments on Easter Island (pencil on paper) by Loti, Pierre (1850-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: statues a l Ile de Paques; carved from soft volcanic rock;)

St. Genevieve Guarding her Flock (oil on canvas)
CHT178724 St. Genevieve Guarding her Flock (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Pillars in the Monolithic Temple at Elephanta, Near Bombay, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Pillars in the Monolithic Temple at Elephanta, Near Bombay, 1860s-70s

The Rock of Gibraltar, Great Britains Stronghold at the Tip of Spain, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Rock of Gibraltar, Great Britains Stronghold at the Tip of Spain, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

The Rock of Gibraltar, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Rock of Gibraltar, 1890. A monolithic limestone promontory located in on the Starits of Gibraltar, with a system of underground passages, known as the Galleries or the Great Siege Tunnels

the hill of Gavea - Vistas That Enchant The Eye Along The Winding Coast of Rio De Janeiro, c1935
The Avenida Niemeyer bends above a sea of opalescent loveliness, disclosing suddenly the sheer mass of the hill of Gavea - Vistas That Enchant The Eye Along The Winding Coast of Rio De Janeiro

Silent Custodians of the Secrets of an Old Polynesian Culture, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Rio de Janeiro, c1930s. Artist: WS Barclay
Rio de Janeiro. At the bend in the Avenida Niemeyer above the Atlantic the Hill of Gavea appears with its bare, sheer flanks, c1930s. From Geographical Magazine, Volume 5

Gavea Mountain and the South Atlantic, 1914. Pedra da Gavea is a monolithic mountain in Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell

Carved monolithic head from Monte Alto, Guatemala, Pre-Columbian, Pre-Classic period, 1500-100 BC

Fisheye View of the statue of Atlas in front of the Rockefeller Centre on Fifth Avenue, New York
New York, USA - 4 November 2013; Looking up - striking Art Deco sculpture of the Greek Mythological Titan, Atlas, holding up the world

Enigmatic smile of the reclining Buddha in the Manuha Temple, Bagan Myanmar
Bagan, Myanmar - 28 January 2013 Manuha Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple in the historic Bagan region of Mandalay. It was built in 1067 CE

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The famous Ko Tapu rock on Khao Phing Kan Island in Thailand

Engraving depicting the Moai, the monolithic human figures on Easter Island, 19th century
Engraving depicting the Moai on Easter Island

Moai at sunrise, Easter Island, Chile
The fifteen moais of Tongariki close-up in decreasing perspective against a colourful sunrise; Easter Island, Chile

Moai, Easter Island, Chile
A distant single moai is shown against the sunrise lit sky, which reflects in a pool of water in the foreground; Easter Island, Chile

Moais in Tahai Archaeological Complex at sunset, Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile

Moais in Ahu Nau Nau by the Anakena Beach, elevated view, Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Monoliths of Easter Island: A Journey into Chile's Ancient Past" Embark on a captivating journey to the remote and mystical Easter Island, nestled in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile. This enchanting island is home to an extraordinary collection wonders that have puzzled historians and archaeologists for centuries. At Rapa Nui National Park, witness the awe-inspiring Giant monolithic stone Maoi statues at Rano Raraku. These colossal figures, carved from volcanic rock with meticulous craftsmanship, stand as silent guardians of a forgotten civilization. As the sun sets over Tahai Archaeological Complex, marvel at Moais casting long shadows against a vibrant sky - a breathtaking sight that transports you back in time. As dawn breaks over Ahu Tongariki, be prepared to be spellbound by its grandeur. The monolithic statues rise majestically against a backdrop of golden hues, creating an ethereal atmosphere that leaves visitors in awe-struck silence. And just when you think you've seen it all, Anakena beach reveals another treasure - towering monolithic giant stone Moai statues of Ahu Nau Nau rising proudly from pristine sands. But our exploration doesn't end here; let us take you beyond Chile's borders to Ethiopia's ancient wonders. In Lalibela stands The Church of St. George (Bete Giyorgis), an astonishing example of East Africa's monolithic architecture dating back to the 12th century. Its intricate carvings and remarkable preservation continue to captivate visitors from around the world. Travel further into Ethiopia's history as we arrive in Axum where monumental Monolithic Steles await your discovery. Dating back to the 1st century AD, these towering structures serve as enduring testaments to Axumite civilization's architectural prowess and cultural significance.