A sandstone carving, believed to be a representation of the Roman goddess of victory, has been discovered near Hadrian's Wall. It was uncovered by volunteers in a reused pile of rubble above ...

Elegant arches, pillars and alcoves carved out of sandstone through erosion, are actually caused by the load above the sandstone strengthening the rock beneath to resist weathering, a new study finds.

The sandstone blocks that made up its foundation were "extremely fragile," according to Grzymski, and the team found that the palace dated to late in the life of Kush's existence.

Over time, the opening got wider and penetrated the block of sandstone, creating an arch. Photo: Marek Janáč, Vesmir.cz Given this, the authors call for a more nuanced explanation for how arches ...

Ancient Egypt: Sandstone Carving in 2,000-Year-Old Temple Reveals New Details About Alexander The Great's Successor Published Nov 23, 2017 at 11:06 AM EST The temple of Kom Ombo in Egypt, 11 ...

The sandstone relief was uncovered in a pile of rubble. advertisement. Amateur Archaeologists Found an 1,800-Year-Old Carving of an Ancient Goddess. Story by Tim Newcomb • 1d.

The sandstone relief is the first of its kind found at Vindolanda, a Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall. The Vindolanda Trust Volunteers at Vindolanda, a Roman fort in northern England, have ...

Uoy-joy's carving techniques were shared with Po, who later expanded his skills to sandstone. After acquiring the techniques from his father, Singkham said he has carved his niche in granite as well.