We’re told architecture evolved slowly. But after the 1800s, the entire world’s building style changed almost overnight. Copper domes, spires, star forts, precise stonework — gone by the early 1900s. Replaced with brick boxes and steel. Fashion doesn’t explain it. Cost doesn’t

Banswara’s marble, shaped in the lush mountains of Aravali and enriched by tribal artistry, carries centuries of heritage in every vein. From idols and panels to intricate artefacts, its stonework reflects the skill of thousands of artisans. Today, under the One District One

Our history doesn’t add up. If ancient builders were truly capable of such incredible stonework, why do so many of those structures look like they were abandoned rather than maintained? It almost feels like we’re looking at the leftovers of a civilization that vanished.

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The elaborate stonework of the Coricancha Megalithic Sacred Shrine in Peru highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship of its ancient creators. The expertly shaped stones interlock flawlessly, proving resilient against the passage of time and earthquake forces. Join Billy Carson

.. 🇮🇳 Almost unnoticed, a wooden water wheel, used for raising water to the fort, perches discreetly on the outer wall of Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort; whereas the intricate stonework found in one of the inner courtyards almost screams for attention! 📸 My own. 🙏🏼 #IncredibleIndia

Photos from the 1954 excavation of the Royal Palace Pool in Cambodia. Notice the stonework detail and the depth of soil accumulation within this pool. Today this pool is nearly full of water, so you're unable to see most of what lies beneath.

Only Indian stonework survived the might of many monsoons & Islamic invasions, most of it Southern. But much Indian woodwork architecture has been lost to time. Hopefully we can revive it & similar patterns like this Japanese recreation of ancient Indian architecture.

What lies beneath! Here’s a fascinating glimpse at a recently excavated sandstone structure in Laos, showing the quality of the stonework before time and weathering took its toll. The difference is especially apparent in the naga (serpent statue). I’ve included a photo of the

Wonderful Ely cathedral. The stained glass and stonework were something else but its octagonal tower was astonishing.

The Jami Masjid of Mumbai sits on a site where temple-style stonework raises questions of an older sacred past — yet no ASI inquiry has ever addressed it. Why the silence? #ReclaimTemples

The freshly clad exterior walls of the Fort Worth Texas Temple stand out beautifully against the clear blue skies of a new year. The light-gray stonework is complemented by gold accents, most notably the domed cupola, shingled roofs, and front entrance doors. Landscaping of the

Dorchester Abbey (Oxfordshire) is famous for having a mediaeval Jesse window (picture 4). However, it's rather bitty; more a patchwork of various fragments than a complete window, though it does cleverly combine glass with carved stonework.

Lesser-known monument of Darius I as Pharaoh of Egypt Darius I as Pharaoh of Egypt, carved in Egyptian stonework but wearing Persian royal dress. Found at Susa (Shush) in 1972, it carries Egyptian hieroglyphs plus trilingual cuneiform (Old Persian, Elamite, Babylonian). One

This might be my favourite shot in the last few months. The pocket of light. There is a rare, quiet magic in watching the sunrise transform London’s narrow streets into a stage for light and shadow. This fleeting moment, where the sun perfectly highlights the historic stonework

Behold this historical 1905 drawing of the Royal London Friendly Society’s Building on Southampton Row! Designed by the renowned architects Bradshaw and Gass, this masterpiece is a perfect blend of grandeur and intricate detail! Just look at that incredible stonework and the

Step into the world of orthostats! 🏺 The Karkamış orthostats at the Anatolian Civilizations Museum are some of the finest examples of Late Hittite monumental stonework. These basalt relief panels once lined the lower parts of the city walls, combining architectural mastery with

Rosslyn Chapel, near Edinburgh, Scotland, is a stunning 15th-century chapel famous for its incredibly intricate stonework, mysterious symbolism, and its role in Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code", attracting visitors with its unique carvings, like the Apprentice Pillar, and enduring

Dalan Hargrave is known as a master in the fields of jewelry and stonework. With his extraordinary skill, he has transformed precious stones into works of art. Here is an example of a 44.8-carat amethyst. dalanhargrave https://t.co/hJBEM7GAq5