Rock cut panel showing the Hindu God Lord Shiva in Cave no 29, the Dhuma Lena Cave, at Ellora, Maharashtra State, India

Rock cut panel depicting the Hindu God Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati, in Cave No 29, the Dhumar Lena Cave, at Ellora, Maharashtra State, India

The Kandariya Mahadev Temple in the Western Group of Temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

Sun Temple dedicated to the Sun God Surya, dating from 13th century, at Konarak, Orissa, India

Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Canyon National Monument, New Mexico, USA

Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Anasazi culture, Colorado, USA

The huge Kailasa (Kailash) Temple, Ellora, Maharashtra State, India"Cut from the rock in the Hindu section of the world-heritage cave temples at Ellora, a project which took 150 years and entailed the removal of 200,000 tons of rock"

Hindu temple of Somnath, one of the twelve most sacred Siva temples, Somnath, Gujarat State, India, Asia

The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Golconda fort, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh state, India, Asia

Jain temple, Amar Sagar, near Jaisalmer, western Rajasthan, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Main entrance to fort, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh State, India, Asia

The Sun Temple dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya, Konarak, Orissa State, India, Asia

View of Jaisalmer and old surrounding walls, western Rajasthan, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

View of the fortified old city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan State, India, Asia

The Jahaz Mahal or Ships Palace in the Royal Enclave, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, India

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th Century BC, Ajanta, Maharastra, India

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th Century BC, Ajanta, Maharastra, India

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th Century BC, Ajanta, Maharastra, India

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th Century BC, Ajanta, Maharastra, India

Detail of stone relief, ancient Mayan ruins, Chichten Itza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Three girls carrying water pots, Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), Tamil Nadu, India

False Kiva, Ancient Indian Ruins, Canyonlands National Park, Islands in the Sky, Utah, United States of America, North America

Monks' cells cut into the hillside rock among the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves dating back to over 100 years BCE sculpted as religious retreats for Jain devotees, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Asia

Ancient wall of the Fort Silver Indian Ruins overlooking Silver Creek Canyon in Agua Fria National Monument of Arizona. Located near the Pueblo La Plata ruins.

Ancient wall of the Fort Silver Indian Ruins overlooking Silver Creek Canyon in Agua Fria National Monument of Arizona. Located near the Pueblo La Plata ruins.

Ancient Indian Ruins near the historic Richinbar Mine in the Agua Fria National Monument north of Black Canyon City Arizona.

Tomb of Isa Khan, Humayun's Tomb Complex, UNESCO, Delhi, India

Ancient Indian ruins resembling an old fortress on top Sullivan Butte in Chino Valley, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Buddhist stone stupas found on the Ratnagiri archaeological site of the ancient Buddhist area of Odisha, India, Asia

The crumbling walls of ancient Indian Ruins along the south rim of Rattlesnake Canyon near the historic Chavez Trail, Arizona, United States of America, North America

City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Qutb Minar complex, UNESCO, Delhi, India

Qutb Minar complex, UNESCO, Delhi, India

Pilgrims among ruins in the grounds of the mid 13th century Sun Temple, dedicated to Surya, the Hindu Sun God, constructed as a twelve-wheeled chariot drawn by seven horses, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Konarak, Puri District, Odisha, India, Asia

Remains of a Buddhist monastery at Lalitgiri archaeological site dating back to 1st century, Odisha, India, Asia

Ancient Indian Ruins near Granite Mountain in the Prescott National Forest, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Ancient Indian Ruins near Granite Mountain in the Prescott National Forest, Arizona, United States of America, North America

The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

View from within ancient Indian Ruins on the north side of Cockscomb Butte in Sedona, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Ancient Indian Ruins on the edge of a cliff east of Papago Point at Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arizona, United States of America, North America

The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th Century BC, Ajanta, Maharastra, India

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th Century BC, Ajanta, Maharastra, India

Ancient Indian Ruins on the edge of a cliff east of Papago Point at Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Victory tower in the fort at Chittorgarh, Rajasthan State, India, Asia

The Jahaz Mahal or Ships Palace in the Royal Enclave, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, India

Leh Palace, Leh, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Ancient Indian Ruins under Fay Arch in Fay Canyon in Sedona, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Leh Palace, Leh, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Ancient Indian Ruins on the north side of Cockscomb Butte in Sedona, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Ancient Indian ruins on a small rock island just right of center along the Palisades of the Desert at Grand Canyon Arizona.

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th Century BC, Ajanta, Maharastra, India

Ancient Indian Ruins under Fay Arch in Fay Canyon in Sedona, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th Century BC, Ajanta, Maharastra, India

Ancient Indian Ruins under Fay Arch in Fay Canyon in Sedona, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Ancient Indian ruins on a small rock island just left of center along the Palisades of the Desert at Grand Canyon Arizona.

Buddhist monks in front of seated Buddha in Vatadage building, The Quadrangle, ancient city of Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

The caves at Ajanta, Deccan Hills, Maharashtra State, India

Cliff Palace and dwellings, archaeological site, Mesa Verde National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colorado, United States of America (USA), North America

Aerial views of El Castillo and the Ruins of the Mayan temple grounds at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12 meter 39 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society, and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.

Aerial views of El Castillo and the Ruins of the Mayan temple grounds at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12 meter 39 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society, and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.

White House Ruins; Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona.

Great Stupa, ancient Buddhist monument. Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India, Asia

Archaeological site and an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination, ruins of the ancient university of Nalanda, Global Buddhist Congregation 2011, Ragir, Bihar, India, Asia

Taj Mahal on sunrise sunset reflection in Yamuna river panorama in fog, Indian Symbol, India travel background. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Taj Mahal on sunrise sunset, Indian Symbol, India travel background. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Taj Mahal on sunrise sunset, Indian Symbol, India travel background. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Taj Mahal. Indian Symbol, India travel background. Agra, India, Asia

Chinchero, an ancient village near Cuzco its colonial church is built on Inca foundations and is famous for its weekly craft market, Highlands, Peru

Chinchero, an ancient village near Cuzco its colonial church is built on Inca foundations and is famous for its weekly craft market, Highlands, Peru

Chincheros, an ancient village near Cuzco its colonial church is built on Inca foundations and is famous for its weekly craft market, Highlands, Peru

Chincheros, an ancient village near Cuzco its colonial church is built on Inca foundations and is famous for its weekly craft market, Highlands, Peru