clipped from: The practice of creating buildings, sculptures or monuments by carving natural rock is called 'Rock-cutarchitecture,' a tradition with over 5000 years. Some famous, others little known, meet some of the most breathtaking works created from the 'living rock.'
Great Sphinx of Giza (Egypt)
Petra (Jordan)
Mount Rushmore (USA)
Leshan Giant Buddha (China)
Mahabalipuram Shore Temple (India)
Abu Simbel (Egypt)
Dazu Rock Carvings (China)
Church of St. George (Ethiopia)
Borobudor (Indonesia)
Cappadocia (Turkey)
Bingling Temple (China)
Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni (Malta)
Buddhas of Bamiyan (Afghanistan)
Mada'in Saleh (Saudi Arabia)
Naqsh-e Rustam (Iran)
Dazu rock carvings have multiplicity of adornments to chase & enjoy. From spiritual to secular themes, from reclining Buddha to hell depictions, from drunkard with mother to cave of enlightenment & Liu Benzen with tantric control, it’s got it all for spirituality, history, art & beauty enthusiasts. To know more: http://www.journeyidea.com/dazu-rock-carvings-part-ii/
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