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Illuminated antiquities and historical ruins at night - Ephesus Ancient City - İzmir / Turkey
Close-up Ancient carving of Mkhedruli alphabet developed between the 11th and 13th centuries - official language of Georgia - on old grainy sandstone wall.
Old stone with ancient Cyrillic inscription as background
Intricate Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform inscriptions etched in clay, revealing stories of ancient civilizations and their contributions to writing and record-keeping
This image showcases a close-up view of ancient Chinese calligraphy etched into a stone surface. The characters are carved with precision, their strokes varying in thickness, indicating the skill of the artisan. The text appears to be in seal script, one of the oldest forms of Chinese writing, often used in official and ceremonial contexts. The stone's rough texture contrasts with the smooth curves of the characters, highlighting the enduring nature of the inscription. This piece serves as a historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the cultural and linguistic heritage of China. It's a testament to the enduring power of written language and the respect accorded to the art of calligraphy in Chinese tradition.
Vintage text background. Close-up of an ancient Greek stone inscription with weathered characters (Text of Roman Imperial law in ancient Greek language).
Apollon Lairbenos Temple, dates back to 2nd century in Çal, Denizli, Turkey
This plate is a part of decisions passed by a general synod (a regular supreme religious assembly) that was held at Hagia Sophia in 1166.
Carved out Cuneiform on dark surface with lines between rows of inscroptions.
Close up background of ancient Coptic Egyptian stone carved petroglyph hieroglyphs
Sanskrit on a temple in Angkor Wat, Cambodia.
Sinhalese language stone book on wall of 12th century stone Hindu structure. Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.
Ancient Siam or Thai inscription on the stone
Quote in stone carving on the exterior wall of the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh.
Historical Egyptian symbols, drawings and symbols on the stone background.
Classical Greek  inscription Background
Close-up of ancient gray stone Writing
Alahan Monastery is dating back to 5th Century and is on the Taurus Mountains at an altitude of approximately 1200 meters.
Old egyptian hieroglyphic carvings.
Sanchi India. Ancient Kharoshtha script on the walls of a great stupa, 3rd century BC. A writing system derived from the Aramaic alphabet.
Ancient greek script
Retro text background. Fragment of broken ancient inscription (imperial law in ancient Greek language), carved on marble block. Old film stylization. Sagalassos Ancient city, Turkey (Turkiye)
Buddhist Text Murals on Stones - Religious Concepts, Zen Buddhism
Grained stainless steel numbers 304 or three hundred four on a piece metallic panel. Abstarct numeral background for design.
Saint Nicholas, Ancient, Myra, Santa Claus, Bishop, Basilica, Anatolia, Monument, Mosaic, Antalya - Turkey
Surface of stone with carved symbols. Stone is over a hundred years old, text unknown.
Summer vacation in Greece: views and landscapes of Cyclades islands. The island of Kimolos
This image features an ancient stone inscription with Chinese characters, representing historical writing and cultural heritage.
Close-up of a weathered stone slab featuring a Greek inscription from the Roman period, displayed in the Antalya Museum, Turkey. The text honors the people and council, referencing the archon Antiokhos Filopator and a dedication by Likos for peace and goodwill. The carved uppercase letters and aged surface reflect the civic and ceremonial traditions of ancient Anatolian cities under Roman influence. Ideal for historical, archaeological, and epigraphic studies.
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