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Rock architecture of the ancient world(11 photos)




It is a lot of rock architecture structures. Among them: housing, tombs, temples, which were carved out of the rock. Facades and interior layout reflects the architectural style of the time in which it was created structure. Many impressive examples of rock architecture - the monolithic rock formation, which are solid material.



Many ancient examples of rock architecture, such as the ancient city of Petra in Jordan were cut for tens of hundreds of years, with the chisel.




The complexity of work on the stone was the reason that many designs nebyli completed. This applies to the Pancha Ratha in the state of Tamil Nadu in India.



The earliest and most famous examples of rock structures - Hypogeum Paola (Malta). The complex was built around 3000 BC and found work in 1902.

eleven monolithic churches in Lalibela (Ethiopia) - one of the latest designs created by rock architecture. They were established around 1100 BC



Kaylasanatha Temple - one of the many rock churches, shrines in the caves of Ellora, in India. Temples were created in the years 400-900 BC The territory of the complex of temples is also home to a giant seated Buddha.


While many ancient civilizations created their ancient monuments, Cappadocia in Turkey is an exceptional historic site that boasts many historic stone structures, underground cities, ancient city landscapes that resemble the anthill. All these objects are inhabited by people to this day.







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