Piedra Collection

Aztec calendar
A polychrome facsimile of the Piedra del Sol (Sun Stone) or Aztec calendar also know as a Tonalpohualli. Date: 1479

SPAIN. Zaragoza. Basilica of Our Lady of the Pilar, Ebro river and Puente de Piedra (Stone Bridge)

La Piedra Movediza balancing rock, Tandil, Argentina
La Piedra Movediza was a balancing rock located in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Its weight was about 300 tons

Monasterio De Piedra, Arragon
A painting of two tiers of waterfalls in a rocky, woodland scene, situated at the Monasterio de Piedra, a monastery park complex in the Iberian System mountain ranged in Zaragoza, Aragon

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Spain, Aragon Region, Zaragoza Province, Zaragoza, Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Pilar and the Puente de Piedra bridge, on the Ebro River, sunrise Date: 05/04/2008

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Spain, Aragon Region, Zaragoza Province, Zaragoza, Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Pilar and the Puente de Piedra bridge, on the Ebro River, sunrise Date: 05/04/2008

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Spain, Aragon Region, Zaragoza Province, Zaragoza, Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Pilar and the Puente de Piedra bridge, on the Ebro River, dusk Date: 05/04/2008

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Spain, Aragon Region, Zaragoza Province, Zaragoza, Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, elevated view from the Torre Pilar tower Date: 05/04/2008

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Spain, La Rioja Region, La Rioja Province, Logrono, Puente de Piedra bridge, Ebro River, dawn Date: 05/04/2008

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Spain, La Rioja Region, La Rioja Province, Logrono, Puente de Piedra bridge, Ebro River, dawn Date: 05/04/2008

La Piedra Parade (bloque erratico) en el Rio Alto Chubut
The Piedra Parade (erratic block) in the Alto Chubut River (dried-out riverbed, which has slowly eroded the base of the rock)

Puente de Piedra (Stone Bridge) over Rio Rimac, Lima, Peru
Puente de Piedra (Stone Bridge) over the Rio Rimac, Lima, Peru (see: 10956914 for the view from the other side of the river!). Date: circa 1903

Puente de piedra (Stone Bridge) at Lima, Peru, with a view through to the Church of San Jose (see: 10997187 for the view from the other side of the river!). Date: circa 1910s

Uruguay. Piedra Alta. Place where it was agreed the countrys independence in 1825. Engraved by Carretero in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1876. Colored

Picture No. 11675864
Tree of Stone / Petrified Tree. Date:

Calle de Muro and Puente de Piedra - Las Palmas, Grand Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. Date: circa 1916

Picture No. 10760780
European Greater FLAMINGO - Taking off at the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra near the town of Antequera; this is the largest natural lake in Andalucia

Fountain of the Written Stone, Cordova, Spain
Fountain of the Written Stone, Cordova, Andalusia, Spain Date: circa 1910s

Argentina - Tandil - The Moving Stone ( La Piedra Movediza ) Date: circa 1910s

Tandil, Argentina - Piedra El Centinela - a standing stone, still mainting its balance to this day

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"Piedra: A Symbol of Time, Faith, and Natural Wonders" From the ancient Aztec calendar to the breathtaking Basilica of Our Lady of Zaragoza in Spain, piedra (Spanish for stone) has played a significant role throughout history. One cannot overlook the Monasterio De Piedra in Aragon, where tranquility meets architectural marvels amidst lush greenery. But it's not just man-made structures that showcase piedra's beauty; nature itself boasts its wonders. Take La Piedra Movediza balancing rock in Tandil, Argentina – an awe-inspiring sight defying gravity and captivating visitors from around the world. Delving deeper into its significance, we find DDE-90035440 etched onto a mysterious stone – perhaps holding secrets yet to be unraveled. And let us not forget DDE-90035439 and its companions - silent witnesses to countless stories carved into their rugged surfaces over time. Traveling further south brings us to Uruguay's Piedra Alta – a place where important agreements were reached that shaped an entire country. This symbolic gathering spot reminds us of piedra's ability to unite people and forge destinies. From ancient civilizations' reverence for this natural element to modern-day celebrations like La Piedra Parade (bloque erratico) en el Rio Alto Chubut, piedra continues to inspire awe and wonder across cultures. Whether standing tall as monoliths or delicately balanced on precarious edges, these stones remind us of our connection with nature and our shared human history. They serve as reminders that even something as seemingly immovable as a stone can hold immense power when embraced by culture and spirituality, and are more than mere rocks; they embody tales untold, mysteries unsolved, and dreams waiting to be discovered. So next time you encounter one along your journey through life or travel destinations worldwide remember - behind every piedra lies a story worth exploring.