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  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park. A stone called The Elephant.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Stone-4321.jpg
  • Norway, Sandnes. Skjæveland old bridge crossing the Figgjo river. Completed in 1853.
    Norway-Sandnes-Stone Bridge-079.jpg
  • Norway, Sandnes. Skjæveland old bridge crossing the Figgjo river. Completed in 1853.
    Norway-Sandnes-Stone Bridge-078.jpg
  • Norway, Sandnes. Skjæveland old bridge crossing the Figgjo river. Completed in 1853.
    Norway-Sandnes-Stone Bridge-077.jpg
  • West Sumatra, Padang. The stoneship on Air Manis. According to old myths this is the remains of Malin Kundang and his ship. After making a fortune he rejected his mother, and as punishment he and his ship were transformed into stone. Some of the stone look mysteriously like concrete though...
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Padang-452-Padang.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Ambarita stone chairs. A prisoner with a death penalty were led to these stones were the medicine man drove out evil spirits with his staff. After the body was beheaded the King drank some of the blood to receive magical powers, while the meat was mixed with other kinds of meat and eaten by the people. The bones were thrown in the lake, where swimming and fishing was forbidden for a week.
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Samosir-3047-Toba.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Tomok, a circle of stone figures. These stone figures are close to the grave of King Sidabatu in Tomok.
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Samosir-3050-Toba.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. The famous stone chairs in Ambarita. The prisoner had to sit on the smallest chair while he received his penalty. If he received a death penalty he was led to another group of stones and beheaded.
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Samosir-2731-Toba.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Bukit Lawang. These guys are collecting stone from the river in a rafting tube. The stone are later used as building material.
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Bukit Lawang-2977-...jpg
  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Ambarita is located just north of Tuk Tuk. The famous stone chairs in Ambarita where village matters were discussed and justice for criminals decided.
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Samosir-3046-Toba.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Ambarita is located just north of Tuk Tuk. The famous stone chairs in Ambarita where village matters were discussed and justice for criminals decided.
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Samosir-3045-Toba.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. The famous stone chairs in Ambarita. Criminals were also tried here, and on numerous occasions got a death penalty. Both the King and the medicine man was then present, the people gathered in the background.
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Samosir-2729-Toba.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sawangan. A collection of stone sarcophagi, called waruga.The oldest may date back as far as 900AD. The Waruga consist of two distinct parts; the square or rectangular base, and a rooflike lid with carved scenes depicting the life, and sometimes death of the occupant.
    Indonesia-Sulawesi-Sawangan-3318.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sawangan. A collection of stone sarcophagi, called waruga.The oldest may date back as far as 900AD. The Waruga consist of two distinct parts; the square or rectangular base, and a rooflike lid with carved scenes depicting the life, and sometimes death of the occupant.
    Indonesia-Sulawesi-Sawangan-3316.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sawangan. A collection of stone sarcophagi, called waruga.The oldest may date back as far as 900AD. The Waruga consist of two distinct parts; the square or rectangular base, and a rooflike lid with carved scenes depicting the life, and sometimes death of the occupant.
    Indonesia-Sulawesi-Sawangan-3315.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sawangan. A collection of stone sarcophagi, called waruga.The oldest may date back as far as 900AD. The Waruga consist of two distinct parts; the square or rectangular base, and a rooflike lid with carved scenes depicting the life, and sometimes death of the occupant.
    Indonesia-Sulawesi-Sawangan-3314.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sawangan. A collection of stone sarcophagi, called waruga.The oldest may date back as far as 900AD. The Waruga consist of two distinct parts; the square or rectangular base, and a rooflike lid with carved scenes depicting the life, and sometimes death of the occupant. This one was made for a medicine man.
    Indonesia-Sulawesi-Sawangan-3320.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sawangan. A collection of stone sarcophagi, called waruga.The oldest may date back as far as 900AD. The Waruga consist of two distinct parts; the square or rectangular base, and a rooflike lid with carved scenes depicting the life, and sometimes death of the occupant.
    Indonesia-Sulawesi-Sawangan-3319.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. The famous stone chairs in Ambarita. The house in the background belonged to the King. Under the house is the prison, where wrongdoers were put while they waited for the judgement.
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Samosir-2730-Toba.jpg
  • Norway, Hå. Stone fence close to  Hå gamle Prestegård.
    Norway-Haa-Fence-164.jpg
  • Sweden, Halleberg table mountain. Kings stones.
    Sweden-Vänersborg-Stones-0283.jpg
  • Petra is Jordan's most visited tourist attraction. al-Siq is the main entrance to the ancient city. This stone formation is called the Elephant.
    Jordan-Petra-20100215_115.jpg
  • Petra is Jordan's most visited tourist attraction. al-Siq is the main entrance to the ancient city. This stone formation is called the Elephant.
    Jordan-Petra-20100215_116_hdr.jpg
  • Sweden, Värmland, Sunne. Sunne Church is a large stone church built in 1888.
    Sweden-Värmland-Sunne-20100724_083.jpg
  • France, Cahors. Pont Valentré stone arch bridge.
    France-Cahors-Pont Valentre-4932.jpg
  • Greece, Athens. View of Athens. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre on the slopes of Acropolis.
    Greece-Athens-Acropolis-060.jpg
  • Greece, Athens. The Acropolis with several famous ancient strucures. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre on the slopes of Acropolis.
    Greece-Athens-Acropolis-044.jpg
  • The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Close to Luxor, Egypt.
    Egypt-Luxor-Statues-398.jpg
  • United States, California, Death Valley. Natural Bridge Canyon contains a natural stone bridge.
    United States-California-Death Valle...jpg
  • France, Cahors. Pont Valentré stone arch bridge.
    France-Cahors-Pont Valentre-4931.jpg
  • France, Cahors. Pont Valentré stone arch bridge.
    France-Cahors-Pont Valentre-4930.jpg
  • France, Cahors. Pont Valentré stone arch bridge.
    France-Cahors-Pont Valentre-4929.jpg
  • France, Cahors. Pont Valentré stone arch bridge.
    France-Cahors-Pont Valentre-4926.jpg
  • Greece, Athens. The Acropolis with several famous ancient strucures. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre on the slopes of Acropolis.
    Greece-Athens-Acropolis-046.jpg
  • The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Close to Luxor, Egypt.
    Egypt-Luxor-Statues-397.jpg
  • Sweden, Värmland, Sunne. Sunne Church is a large stone church built in 1888. Interior of the church.
    Sweden-Värmland-Sunne-20100724_078.jpg
  • Sweden, Värmland, Sunne. Sunne Church is a large stone church built in 1888.
    Sweden-Värmland-Sunne-20100724_076.jpg
  • United States, California, Death Valley. Natural Bridge Canyon contains a natural stone bridge.
    United States-California-Death Valle...jpg
  • United States, California, Death Valley. Natural Bridge Canyon contains a natural stone bridge.
    United States-California-Death Valle...jpg
  • France, Cahors. Pont Valentré stone arch bridge.
    France-Cahors-Pont Valentre-4939.jpg
  • France, Cahors. Pont Valentré stone arch bridge.
    France-Cahors-Pont Valentre-4938.jpg
  • France, Cahors. Pont Valentré stone arch bridge.
    France-Cahors-Pont Valentre-4934.jpg
  • Norway, Rogaland, Hå. Stone fence.
    Norway-Hå-Fence-164.jpg
  • Greece, Athens. View of Athens. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre on the slopes of Acropolis.
    Greece-Athens-Acropolis-057.jpg
  • Greece, Athens. The Acropolis with several famous ancient strucures. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre on the slopes of Acropolis.
    Greece-Athens-Acropolis-047.jpg
  • Greece, Athens. The Acropolis with several famous ancient strucures. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre on the slopes of Acropolis.
    Greece-Athens-Acropolis-045.jpg
  • Greece, Athens. The Acropolis with several famous ancient strucures. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre on the slopes of Acropolis.
    Greece-Athens-Acropolis-043.jpg
  • Sweden, Värmland, Sunne. Sunne Church is a large stone church built in 1888. Interior of the church.
    Sweden-Värmland-Sunne-20100724_080.jpg
  • Sweden, Värmland, Sunne. Sunne Church is a large stone church built in 1888.
    Sweden-Värmland-Sunne-20100724_073.jpg
  • France, Cahors. Pont Valentré stone arch bridge.
    France-Cahors-Pont Valentre-4940.jpg
  • France, Cahors. Pont Valentré stone arch bridge.
    France-Cahors-Pont Valentre-4933.jpg
  • United States, California, Death Valley. Natural Bridge Canyon contains a natural stone bridge.
    United States-California-Death Valle...jpg
  • United States, California, Death Valley. Natural Bridge Canyon contains a natural stone bridge.
    United States-California-Death Valle...jpg
  • Bali, Gianyar, Bedulu. Mining of sandstone; women carry the heavy stones from the mine. This is hard work, the path is steep and long and the climate warm and humid.
    Indonesia-Bali-Bedulu-2292-Bali.jpg
  • Sweden. Rock Carvings in Tanum, a World Heritage Site with high concentration of petroglyphs.
    Sweden-Tanum-Rock Carvings-016.jpg
  • Sweden. Rock Carvings in Tanum, a World Heritage Site with high concentration of petroglyphs.
    Sweden-Tanum-Rock Carvings-008.jpg
  • Norway, Sele. Dunlin.
    Norway-Klepp-Dunlin-044.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park. At Hamnudden.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Hamnudden-4278.jpg
  • Sweden. Rock Carvings in Tanum, a World Heritage Site with high concentration of petroglyphs.
    Sweden-Tanum-Rock Carvings-015.jpg
  • Sweden. Rock Carvings in Tanum, a World Heritage Site with high concentration of petroglyphs.
    Sweden-Tanum-Rock Carvings-011.jpg
  • Sweden. Rock Carvings in Tanum, a World Heritage Site with high concentration of petroglyphs.
    Sweden-Tanum-Rock Carvings-010.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park. Around Tärnudden.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Beach-4289.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park. Around Tärnudden.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Beach-4284.jpg
  • Sweden. Rock Carvings in Tanum, a World Heritage Site with high concentration of petroglyphs.
    Sweden-Tanum-Rock Carvings-007.jpg
  • Sweden. Rock Carvings in Tanum, a World Heritage Site with high concentration of petroglyphs.
    Sweden-Tanum-Rock Carvings-006.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park. At Hamnudden.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Hamnudden-4280.jpg
  • Jordan. Wadi Rum is also known as The Valley of the Moon. Ancient Petroglyphs on a rock.
    Jordan-Wadi Rum-20100216_369.jpg
  • Sweden. Rock Carvings in Tanum, a World Heritage Site with high concentration of petroglyphs.
    Sweden-Tanum-Rock Carvings-018.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park, Bredandsudden. Thymus serpyllum and a green beetle, Cetonia aurata.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Thyme-4398.jpg
  • Iceland. Svartifoss waterfall in Skaftafell, part of Vatnajökull National Park. Basalt columns.
    Iceland-Skaftafell-Waterfall-456.jpg
  • Iceland. Dimmuborgir lava fields east of Mývatn.
    Iceland-Myvatn-Dimmuborgir-156.jpg
  • Iceland. River along the road to Askja in the highlands of Iceland. Herdubreid in the background.
    Iceland-Dyngjufjoll-River-080.jpg
  • The Verdon Gorge in southern France is about 25 km in length and up to 700 meters deep. It was formed by the Verdon River.
    France-Gorges du Verdon-Canyon-159.jpg
  • The Three Rondavels in the Blyde River Canyon in South Africa. The canyon forms the northern part of the Drakensberg escarpment.
    South Africa-Blyde River Canyon-Thre...jpg
  • The Tsitsikamma National Park is a coastal reserve on the Garden Route in South Africa. Storms River Mouth is part of the park's 80 km long coastline.
    South Africa-Tsitsikamma-Storms Rive...jpg
  • Mossel Bay lies on the Indian Ocean coast of South Africa and is part of the Garden Route.
    South Africa-Mossel Bay-Coast-0323.jpg
  • Jordan. Wadi Rum is also known as The Valley of the Moon. Bedouin camp.
    Jordan-Wadi Rum-20100216_412.jpg
  • Jordan. Wadi Rum is also known as The Valley of the Moon. This mountain is called the Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
    Jordan-Wadi Rum-20100216_319.jpg
  • Petra is Jordan's most visited tourist attraction. Al Khazneh, The Treasury, is the most famous building. Dromedary transport.
    Jordan-Petra-20100215_141.jpg
  • Norway, Lofoten. Eggum is located on the north side of Vestvågøya, close by the Eggum naturreserve.
    Norway-Lofoten-Eggum-Landscape-6.jpg
  • Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Mataram. Pura Lingsar, under this roof in the Wektu Telu section you can see some sacred volcanic rocks dressed in yellow textiles.
    Indonesia-Nusa Tenggara-Lombok-237-L...jpg
  • Norway, Klepp. Great Cormorant.
    Norway-Klepp-Cormorant-071.jpg
  • Norway, Frafjord. The Månavatnet lake behind the huge rockfall.
    Norway-Frafjord-Manadalen-0007.jpg
  • France, La Teste-de-Buch, Arcachon Bay. Dune du Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe.
    France-La Teste-de-Buch-Dune du Pila...jpg
  • France, La Teste-de-Buch, Arcachon Bay. Dune du Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe.
    France-La Teste-de-Buch-Dune du Pila...jpg
  • France, La Teste-de-Buch, Arcachon Bay. Dune du Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe.
    France-La Teste-de-Buch-Dune du Pila...jpg
  • Stokksund, Norway. Cliff often used by climbers on Harbak.
    Norway-Stokksund-Harbak-0002.jpg
  • Norway, Strand. Moslifjellet is a 718 meter high mountain.
    Norway-Strand-Moslifjellet-004.jpg
  • Norway, Rogaland, Kvitsøy. Old fence.
    Norway-Kvitsøy-Island-047.jpg
  • Norway, Klepp. Oystercatchers at Orrevatnet.
    Norway-Rogaland-Orrevatnet-20110603-...jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park, Bredandsudden.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Beach-4401.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park, Bredandsudden.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Beach-4389.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park, Bredandsudden.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Beach-4335.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park, Bredandsudden.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Beach-4334.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park, Bredandsudden.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Beach-4332.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park. Old wooden building.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Building-4327.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park. Fyrbyn.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Fyrbyn-4304.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Farm-4257.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park. The Prison.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Farm-4256.jpg
  • Sweden, Gotska Sandön national park. North side of the island.
    Sweden-Gotska Sandön-Island-4222.jpg
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