Top 10 Stone-carved Sites

Any sculpture or monument has the potential to be impressive, but there's something about the intricate carving of stone that has fascinated the masses as far back as ancient Egyptian times (some might argue longer).
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Any sculpture or monument has the potential to be impressive, but there's something about the intricate carving of stone that has fascinated the masses as far back as ancient Egyptian times (some might argue longer). Whether these sculptures were created for historical, religious or simply aesthetic reasons, Cheapflights.com chiseled down the top 10 across the globe.

Mount Rushmore, near Keystone, South Dakota, United States

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