Rock Cut Collection

Lycian rock tombs, Dalyan, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Bet Giorgis church, Lalibela, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Africa

St. Giorgis (St. George s) rock cut church, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Interior, Bieta Ghiorghis (St. George s), Lalibela, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Triumph of Shapur I, Sassanid ruler, Naqsh-e Rustam, Iran, Middle East

Shiva the great ascetic, Kailasa, Ellora, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maharashtra state, India, Asia

Rock-hewn Christian church of Bieta Ghiorghis (St. George s), Lalibela, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Jain rock sculptures, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Jain rock sculptures below fort, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Al Khazneh (The Treasury), Petra, Jordan

The Treasury at dusk, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

St. Giorgis (St. George s) rock hewn church, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Bet Amanuel, a monolithic church in Axunite style, Lalibela, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Africa

Yungang Caves cut during the Northern Wei Dynasty, dating from 460 AD, UNESCO World Heritage Site near Datong, Shanxi province, China, Asia

Statue of the Buddha at Lesha (Leshan), Sichuan Province, China, Asia

Building the Church of Saint Mary in Lalibela, Ethiopia (illuminated manuscript)
3849873 Building the Church of Saint Mary in Lalibela, Ethiopia (illuminated manuscript); (add.info.: Illuminated manuscript)

Rolling Stone, Tomb of Kings, Jerusalem, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Rolling Stone, Tomb of Kings, Jerusalem, between c1915 and c1920.

The Kailas, in the Cave Temples of Ellora, Western India...1876. Creator: RCH
The Kailas, in the Cave Temples of Ellora, Western India, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. This temple is an exception among the rock excavations of Western India

Buddhist Rock-Cut Temple, Ajunta, India, 1876. Creator: P. Grenier
Buddhist Rock-Cut Temple, Ajunta, India, 1876. The excavations here are in a rocky cliff...The Buddhist caves are...distinguished by the word Chaitya; these were the chapels, or churches

Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plénières), c.1790. Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plenieres), c.1790. A monumental staircase, flanked by buildings, chapels carved from the rock, and an aqueduct leading to a church

499, Printed 1870 circa. Creator: Felix Bonfils
499, Printed 1870 circa

Front View of the Bisma Kurm, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: George Cattermole
Front View of the Bisma Kurm, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Dus Awtar, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: George Cattermole
Dus Awtar, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Interior of the Bisma Kurm, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: George Cattermole
Interior of the Bisma Kurm, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II"

Triad Figure, Interior of Elephanta, 1834. Creator: Samuel Prout
Triad Figure, Interior of Elephanta, 1834. The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Front View of the Kylas, Caves of Ellora, 1835. Creator: Samuel Prout
Front View of the Kylas, Caves of Ellora, 1835. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co

The Cave of Karli, 1835. Creator: George Cattermole
The Cave of Karli, 1835. Rock-cut Buddhist temples at Karli in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Entrance to the Cave of Elephanta, 1835. Creator: William Purser
Entrance to the Cave of Elephanta, 1835. The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Excavated Temple of Kylas, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: Samuel Prout
Excavated Temple of Kylas, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Rameswur, - Caves of Ellora, 1835. Creator: George Cattermole
Rameswur, - Caves of Ellora, 1835. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Skeleton Group in the Rameswur, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: George Cattermole
Skeleton Group in the Rameswur, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Interior of Dher Warra, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: George Cattermole
Interior of Dher Warra, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co

Cappadocia - stone house, Uchisar, Turkey, UNESCO

Cappadocia - Turkey, stone formations near Uchisar, UNESCO

The Theatre at Petra, Jordan. This was carved out of the rock and hewn grave recesses can be seen in the back wall

Frescoes, rock-cut Byzantine Karanlik Kilise (Dark Church), Goreme Open Air Museum, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan, View of New Cataract Hotel and Khnum ruins

Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan, View of New and old Cataract Hotel with Khnum ruins in the distance ont he left and Movenpick Resort on the right

Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan, Tombs of the Nobles on the West Bank

Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan, Elephantine Island, View of river Nile and Tombs of the Nobles on the West Bank from the gardens of the Movenpick Resort

Siq Al-Barid, Petra (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Jordan

The Treasury (Al Khazneh), Petra (UNESCO world heritage site), Jordan

The Monastery and Silhouette of photographer, Petra (UNESCO world heritage site), Jordan

The Monastery (Al-Deir), Petra (UNESCO world heritage site), Jordan

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

Sculptured Entrance to one of the Kanheri Caves; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Sculptured Entrance to one of the Kanheri Caves; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. [The Kanheri Caves are rock-cut monuments cut into a massive basalt outcrop near Mumbai]

Principal Cavern of Kanheri; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Principal Cavern of Kanheri; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. [The Kanheri Caves are rock-cut monuments cut into a massive basalt outcrop near Mumbai]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W

Khalias Rock-Hewn Temple, Ellora, c. 1890. Creator: Lala Deen Dayal
Khalias Rock-Hewn Temple, Ellora, c. 1890. [Rock-cut Hindu temple cave complex in Maharashtra, India]. Gelatin silver print

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"Discover the ancient wonders of rock cut architecture across continents" Journey to Dalyan, Anatolia in Turkey, where the mesmerizing Lycian rock tombs stand as a testament to an ancient civilization's burial traditions. Immerse yourself in Lalibela, Ethiopia's UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Bet Giorgis church and St. Giorgis rock cut church - architectural marvels carved into solid stone. Step inside Bieta Ghiorghis (St. George's) in Lalibela, Ethiopia and witness the awe-inspiring interior of this rock-hewn Christian church that has stood for centuries. Marvel at the Triumph of Shapur I and Shiva the great ascetic - intricate rock carvings that showcase both Persian and Hindu artistry. Explore Gwalior in India's Madhya Pradesh state and be captivated by Jain rock sculptures below its majestic fort - a true fusion of nature and human craftsmanship. Let your imagination soar as you gaze upon Al Khazneh (The Treasury), an iconic symbol of Petra in Jordan that was meticulously carved into towering sandstone cliffs. Experience the enchantment of dusk at The Treasury, where shadows dance upon its magnificent facade creating a mystical ambiance like no other. Return to Lalibela, Ethiopia once more to admire St. Giorgis (St. George's)rock hewn church - another extraordinary example of religious devotion etched into solid bedrock. Embark on a global journey through time as you uncover these remarkable humanity's ingenuity in carving masterpieces out of solid stone.