Stone

Deep within the mountains, a towering natural wall of tightly packed basalt columns mimics a colossal ancient fortress built by no human hands.

A 1600-year-old church carved into the rock, with painted frescoes from 900.

Perched atop an isolated 779-meter mountain peak, this enigmatic Cham ruin remains shrouded in mystery regarding its age and purpose.

Hidden within the mountains of Vinh Son, this geological marvel features a roaring waterfall cascading over a massive, million-year-old basalt cliff shaped like a giant upside-down stone honeycomb.

A waterfall coming through an old stone wall, in a small canyon where 3 creeks converge.

It makes sense that this airport, serving one of Mexico's most artistic cities, also doubles as a gallery.

Rock extracted from this former quarry is responsible for Oaxaca's nickname of "Green Antequera."

Moved after its owner's death, this granite seat left the house with a haunting on its hands.

A split boulder left by the Ice Age and, according to legend, a hazard to your senses.

An ancient Namibian rock pictograph of a white lady is actually a man.

The remains of prehistoric monument make this place feel secluded, as if history wants to tell you something.

This odd stone has served as a meeting place for local councils since the 17th century.

Yorkshire’s largest boulder has a storied past associated with Druids and witches.

This is a full-scale replica of a complete Stonehenge made from locally quarried Esperance granite.

Discover this sandstone alcove, a geologic wonder in southern Utah, that continues to slowly shape shift.

This stone polylith serves as both a 100+ year old experiment and monument to the history of science.

These quaint stepping stones traverse the river that connects three of England’s most beautiful lakes.

One of Malta’s most important Neolithic sites sits in a suburban area south of the country’s capital.