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Welcome to the Ancient and Secret City of Petra...

Petra (in Greek, means ' stone '. In Arabic it is called: "Al-batra ") is a historical and archeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an, that is famous for its rock-cut architecture.

The Many Shapes of the Beautiful Opal Stone

Opal stones range in color from clear to white, yellow, orange, red, blue, green, rose, pink, slate, brown, olive, magenta and black. Of these, the most rare are the black opals and those with red hues. The most common are the white and the green opals.

The Priceless Stone: A Father’s Touching Lesson

Instead of answering, the father placed a colorful stone, shiny and smooth stone in his hand and said, “Go sell this stone in the market. If someone asks about the stones price, just raise two fingers and say nothing more.”

Discover the Red Beach of Panjin, China!

The Red Beach is located in the Liaohe River Delta, about 30 kilometer southwest of Panjin City in China. The beach gets its name from its appearance, which is caused by a type of sea weed that flourishes in the saline-alkali soil.

The Mystery of the Death Valley Moving Stones.

Stones sometimes turn over, exposing another edge to the ground and leaving a different track in the stone's wake. Sliding rock trails fluctuate in direction and length.

This Stone Tree Tells a Story of Love and Devotion

He was granted permission to erect a stone wall with a special tree-like monument, built with his own hands.

13 Photographs of Stunning Beach Art With Stones

Sometimes, he uses stones or driftwood on beaches or draws something massive on the sand.

These People Shouldn't Throw Stones!

Video of Glass House Interior These People Shouldn't Throw Stones! photos, design, house, glass, glass house The special thing about this Japanese house, designed by famous architect Sou Fujimoto, has no walls as we know them.

This Artist Converts Ordinary Stones into Beautiful Artwork

She uses the Buddhist practice of mandalas, symmetrical drawings, to transform ordinary sea stones into art. Her remarkable painted stones are a treat for the eyes, as well as a meditative practice for Elspeth. Each rock tells a story, drawn from her life experiences.

Let's Go Visit: The Shilin Stone Forest

Names like Ten Thousand Year Mushroom, Mother and Son, Camel riding on Elephant, Buddha Stone, Beautiful maiden ascending from the water and hundreds more... Old pathway chiseled into the rock. Also some old steps. What is known as the Elephant (on the right) of the stone forest.

16 Astonishingly Real Animal Paintings on Stones

Japanese artist Akie Nakata has been painting intricate and hyper-realistic animal images on smooth, natural stones she discovers in nature, a pursuit she began in 2010. Her repertoire of creations spans from adorable owl chicks and graceful otters to cute cats and majestic leopards.

These Red Flowers Are As Beautiful As Can Be!

Red Rose ( Rosa spp. ) What list of red flowers would this be if it didn’t feature roses? A symbol of passion and love, the red rose is considered one of the most beautiful flowers in the world.

Have You Seen the Spectacular Red Lands of China Before?

Dongchuan, which can be translated as Red Earth or Red Land, is 4 hours from Kunming city, the capital of Yunnan province in southwest China. The unique country scenery is heaven for photographers with its palette of vivid colors and sprawling hills with geometric patterns.

The World in Infra Red - Remarkable!

The World in Infra Red - Remarkable! art, nature, photos, beautiful, infrared This stunning photo series owes its beauty to a special infrared lenses...

Prevent Kidney Stones by Following These 9 Simple Tips

Suffering from kidney stones is no joke: the excruciating pain accompanying kidney stones has been often described as “worse than childbirth” by women. Luckily, kidney stones are preventable, even if you've had them before.