Boats pulled onto beach below the Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Farmland and rock formations of Guangxi, Guilin Province, China

Humberstone Saltpeter Works, UNESCO World Heritage Site, northern Atacama, Chile, South America

Elyseria by artist Lita Albuquerque sitting on remarkable sandstone rock, 2020 Desert X AlUla exhibition, Ashar Valley, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Painted Rocks site, work of the Belgian artist Jean Verame, around Tafraout, Anti-Atlas, Morocco

Dredging the harbor on remote Heimaey Island, Iceland

Painter working on Painted Rocks site, work of the Belgian artist Jean Verame, around Tafraout, Anti-Atlas, Morocco

Painted Rocks site, work of the Belgian artist Jean Verame, around Tafraout, Anti-Atlas, Morocco

Painted Rocks site, work of the Belgian artist Jean Verame, around Tafraout, Anti-Atlas, Morocco

Rock engravings, Messak Mellet, Southwest desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Meking River at Pakbeng, Laos, Indochina, Asia

Angel Falls from Rio Churun, Canaima National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Venezuela, South America

Painted Rocks, work of the Belgian Artist Jean Veran, Aguerd Oudad, Tafraoute, Anti Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Painted Rocks, work of the Belgian Artist Jean Veran, Aguerd Oudad, Tafraoute, Anti Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Hambukushu guide in front of famous Laurens Van der Post panel of rock art, Tsodilo Hills, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ngamiland, Botswana, Africa

Painted Rocks, work of the Belgian Artist Jean Veran, Aguerd Oudad, Tafraoute, Anti Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Men at work building new tourist centre at Dazu Rock Carvings, Mount Baoding, Chongqing, China

Matt Szundy, rock climbing teacher on the wall behind the Alyeska Resort, off Seward Highway, Girdwood, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Woman at work building new tourist centre at Dazu Rock Carvings, Mount Baoding, Chongqing, China

Marble quarry, Greece, Europe

Woman at work building new tourist centre at Dazu Rock Carvings, Mount Baoding, Chongqing, China

Dazu rock carvings reliious scene at Mount Baoding, Chongqing, China

Painted Rocks, work of the Belgian Artist Jean Veran, Aguerd Oudad, Tafraoute, Anti Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Matt Szundy, rock climbing teacher on the wall behind the Alyeska Resort, off Seward Highway, Girdwood, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Men at work building new tourist centre at Dazu Rock Carvings, Mount Baoding, Chongqing, China

Men at work building new tourist centre at Dazu Rock Carvings, Mount Baoding, Chongqing, China

Guide and prehistoric rock paintings, Akakus, Sahara desert, Fezzan, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Woman at work building new tourist centre at Dazu Rock Carvings, Mount Baoding, Chongqing, China

Woman at work building new tourist centre at Dazu Rock Carvings, Mount Baoding, Chongqing, China

Men walking past clean faces for block extraction in granite quarry, Budduro, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Vulcanologist at work, La Fournaise volcano, island of Reunion, Africa

Berber shepherd in cave shelter for goats and sheep in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa

A shepherd, with his flock of goats and sheep in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Grapes being processed at the Sterling Winery near Calistoga, perched on a rock outcrop over the Napa Valley north of San Francisco, famous for its 200 wineries, Napa Valley, Northern California, California, United States of America (USA), North America

Lobster pots or creels on the harbour at Portnalong, Isle of skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Worker carrying heavy baskets of sulphur, by the crater lake of the Kawa Ijan volcano, where a sulphur mine constantly smokes, Baluran National Park, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Carrying tourists/pilgrims to the Golden Rock, Golden Rock, Kyaiktiyo, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Sulphur worker carrying heavy baskets of sulphur, by the crater lake of the Kawa Ijan volcano, Baluran National Park, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Prehistoric San and Bushmen writings and designs on a rock in Twyfelfontein, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Namibia, Africa

Worker carrying heavy baskets of sulphur, by the crater lake of the Kawa Ijan volcano where a sulphur mine constantly smokes, Baluran National Park, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A ranger in front of Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Red center, Northern Territories, Australia, Pacific

Excavating volcanic Scoria rock from the Seydisholar cone for road building material, near Selfoss, Iceland, Polar Regions

Excavating volcanic Scoria rock from the Seydisholar cone for road building material, near Selfoss, Iceland, Polar Regions

Men and women working on the restoration of the Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Building a new harbour for the ferry to the Westman Islands, seen in the background, on the south coast, Iceland, Polar Regions

A small scale quarry in Ilulissat, Greenland, Polar Regions

Repairing the sea wall damaged and breached by storms on the coast road near Barrow in Furness, between Rampside and Baycliff, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A small scale quarry in Ilulissat, Greenland, Polar Regions

Caucasian man and woman pointing at rock climbing wall

Woman and man looking up at rock climbing wall

Woman holding rope for man climbing rock climbing wall

Woman smiling to man preparing to climb rock climbing wall

Caucasian man fastening rope to harness at rock climbing wall

Caucasian man holding rope for woman climbing rock climbing wall

Man helping rock climber fasten helmet

Inside Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga catholic church in Cangas de Onis, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, Europe. In 1777 a fire destroyed the old temple, which stood adjacent to the Holy Cave where Our Lady of Covadonga is revered. It was then decided to raise a new church as a monumental sanctuary, raising donations from all of Spain; the plan was opposed by the local council, as the canons wanted to rebuild the temple of the Holy Cave and build an ambitious sanctuary that had once been designed by Ventura Rodríguez, but never completed. One century later, the project was resumed by King Alfonso XII of Spain, who was interested in completing this work. The classic design of Ventura Rodríguez was very difficult and expensive and was replaced by a new neo-Medieval design.

Our Lady of Covadonga. The Blessed Virgin Mary, and a Marian shrine devoted to her at Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga catholic church in Cangas de Onis, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, Europe. In 1777 a fire destroyed the old temple, which stood adjacent to the Holy Cave where Our Lady of Covadonga is revered. It was then decided to raise a new church as a monumental sanctuary, raising donations from all of Spain; the plan was opposed by the local council, as the canons wanted to rebuild the temple of the Holy Cave and build an ambitious sanctuary that had once been designed by Ventura Rodríguez, but never completed. One century later, the project was resumed by King Alfonso XII of Spain, who was interested in completing this work. The classic design of Ventura Rodríguez was very difficult and expensive and was replaced by a new neo-Medieval design.

A caravan of camels and tourists traversing the barren volcanic landscape surrounding the Erta Ale Volcano in the Afar Region of Ethiopia

A caravan of camels and tourists traversing the barren volcanic landscape surrounding the Erta Ale Volcano in the Afar Region of Ethiopia

Lion engraving, neolithic rock art of the Tadrart, Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Photographer Norbert Eisele-Hein at Spectra Point, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Dixie National Forest, Brian Head, Utah, USA

Giraffe engraving, neolithic rock art of the Tadrart, Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Lion engraving, neolithic rockart of the Acacus Mountains or Tadrart Acacus range, Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Elephant engraving, neolithic rockart of the Acacus Mountains or Tadrart Acacus range, Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Memorial to the native people, Plaza de Armas Square, Santiago de Chile, Chile, South Amerika

Historic saltworks at Reqqa Point, Gozo island, Malta

Moai Ahu Tahai, stone sculpture, sunset, Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile, Oceania

Stone figures, Toltec warriors in Tula, Aztec archaeological site, Tula, Mexico, Central America

Aboriginal rock painting (Nabulwinjbulwinj) at Nourlangie Rock, Kakadu National Park, Australia

Old rock art of the Aborigines, hunting Kangaroos with a spear, south of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Close-up of the old rock art of the Aborigines, south of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Old rock art of the Aborigines, south of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Historic Aboriginal scratch drawings, Ewaning Reserve near Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Rock art, Aborigines, south of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Serene stone face, Bayon Temple, Angkor, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

North face of the Sagrada Familia, Church of the Holy Family, architect Antoni Gaudi, catherdrale, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Candleholder and historic cross-stone, khachkar in the Armenian Orthodox church of St. Hripsime, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Echmiadzin, Armenia, Asia

Woman climbing a rock face, secured by ropes and harness, with another woman belaying from below, amidst a picturesque natural setting

Two female climbers ascending a rock face, one belaying the other, ensuring safety during their outdoor rock climbing adventure

Historic painting of running or dancing people, neolithic rock art of Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Wilaya Illizi, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Rock engraving, petrograph of the famous curly cow, neolithic rock art of Tinterhert, Dider Valley, Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Wilaya Illizi, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Prehistoric rock engraving of the famous curly cow, neolithic rock art of Tinterhert, Dider Valley, Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Wilaya Illizi, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Rock engraving of the famous curly cow, neolithic rock art of Tinterhert, Dider Valley, Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Wilaya Illizi, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Rock engraving of a crying cow, neolithic rock art near Djanet, Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Wilaya Illizi, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Neolithic rock art, bull engraving, of the Tadrart, Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Neolithic rock art, giraffe engraving, of the Tadrart, Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, Unesco World Heritage Site, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Cloud maiden, fresco on cave wall, 5th Century, Lion Rock, rock fortress, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Cloud maiden, fresco on cave wall, 5th Century, Lion Rock, rock fortress, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Aboriginal rock carvings, Nabulwinjbulwinj, Nourlangie Rock, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Mani stones with the Buddhist mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Om Mani Padme Hum, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia

Phil Lynott, 1949 - 1986, Irish rock musican, Harry Street, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Entrance to Huyen Khong cave, protective deities, guardian figures, Marble Mountains, Ngu Hanh Son, Thuy Son, Da Nang, Vietnam, Asia

Mani stones with the carved "Om Mani Padme Hum", the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, Thiksey, Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia

Petroglyphs etched in sandstone, symbols, prehistoric and historic rock art, wall drawings by the Anasazi Native Americans, Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park, Navajo Nation Reservation, Arizona, Utah, United States of America, USA

Petroglyphs etched in sandstone, symbols, prehistoric and historic rock art, wall drawings by the Anasazi Native Americans, Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park, Navajo Nation Reservation, Arizona, Utah, United States of America, USA

Rare circular display of painted people, neolithic rock art at Arakokem, Adrar Tekemberet, Immidir, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Group of painted warriors or hunters, neolithic rock art at Arakokem, Adrar Tekemberet, Immidir, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Group of painted warriors or hunters, neolithic rock art at Arakokem, Adrar Tekemberet, Immidir, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Group of painted warriors or hunters, neolithic rockart at Arakokem, Adrar Tekemberet, Immidir, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

About 1500 year old palm prints and drawings of Native Americans, Mystery Valley, Arizona, USA