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Pashupatinath, Nepal - October 8, 2013: Ancient sanskrit text on a stone background, now damaged after the earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25, 2015
Sanskrit writing from Bikaner, India
Close-up Ancient carving of Mkhedruli alphabet developed between the 11th and 13th centuries - official language of Georgia - on old grainy sandstone wall.
Sanskrit on a temple in Angkor Wat, Cambodia.
Closeup Hindi Alphabets on Black background
Sanskrit religious inscriptions on the entrance to a prasat of Lolei Temple, part of the Rolous complex at Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia.  Carved in the 9th century.
The white letters of the Bengali alphabet are Being visible in the black background. 21st February is the International Mother Language Day of Bangladesh.
Mantras on the stone wall
The Lolei Temple Is Part Of The Roluos Group Of Temples In The Angkor Archaeological Park
ancient Cambodian character on the wall,  Angkor Wat,
A decayed fresco of ancient text on a wall in the Thatbyinnyu Temple, a 12th Century structure in Bagan.
Sanskrit inscription on a stone. List of traders involved in the construction of the Garudaseen Vishnus temple. Bara, Shivpuri, India.
Japanese literature
Close-up of a sign written in Hindi regarding prohibited items at the Lotus Temple in Delhi, India.
A stone template in Patan Durbar Square, Nepal, that contains 15 different languages. Those who could read all of it was given free milk.
random japanese hiragana characters printed on a white paper sheet
A macro view of a few lines of ancient Sanskrit text. Selection comes from the ancient Bhagavad Gita.
the chinese script written by the LinZeXu in 19th century.LinZeXu is late Qing Dynasty Chinese politicians, thinkers and poets,two appointed to the Imperial Commissioner.Qing Dynasty appointment Lin Zexu (Lin Tse-hsu) in March 1839 as special Commissioner in Canton with orders to stamp out the opium trade.
old font texture as nice stone background
Detailed view of an ancient Champa inscription on one of the many stone steles at the My Son ruins near Hoi An. The Champa people wrote in both Sanskrit and old Cham.  The steles date from between the 5th and 12th century AD. 4 lines of script are detailed.
Sinhalese language stone book on wall of 12th century stone Hindu structure. Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.
Mantras on the stone wall near Swayambhunath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
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.
Ancient Siam or Thai inscription on the stone
Ancient stone inscriptions in Singalese language texture. Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka
Part of the Burmese text of the Pali Canon on a marble slab. One is located in every one of the 729 white stupas at the Kuthodaw Pagoda (formerly Mahalawka Marazein) in Mandalay.
detail of a preserved palm leaf (borassus flabellifer) manuscripts showing writings about ayurvedic medicines in old malayalam script from Kerala, India
from the bhagavad-gita
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