Carrara marble: an excellence known all over the world
One of the most appreciated materials in the worldOne of the most popular materials in italy and also one of the most used by...
New discovery sheds light on ancient quarrying technique
Recent discoveries reveal how the ancient Egyptians moved stone blocks from the alabaster quarries of Hatnub, north of modern day Luxor, during the reign...
Panathenaic Stadium: The house of the first modern Olympic Games built entirely of marble
The spectacular Panathenaic Stadium remains one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and is a shining beacon of modern Athens. Following several transformations...
Explore India’s Finest Marble Work at Dilwara Temple in Mt. Abu
Rajasthan’s only hill station – Mount Abu is home to Dilwara temples that are highly appreciated for their use of marble and intricate marble...
The marble quarries – a sign of the development of the Roman economy
Several important facts about the ornamental stone industry emerge from the Oxford University database (2013) analysis of the contribution of carved stone quarrying in...
Marble: the history of marble from the Roman age until today
Every part of the territory of the Apuan Alps is characterised by the presence of immense veins of a precious marble, which is famous...
The underground quarry of Normandy – a refuge for civilians
77 years have passed from D- Day. Underground quarry saved the lives of thousands of civilians.Unless there was the vast underground quarry where thousands...
How Marble Sculptures Have Inspired Artists and Captivated Audiences for Millenia
Throughout art history, sculptors have experimented with an eclectic range of mediums. While cast bronze, carved wood, and fired clay have made lasting impressions, no material has captivated...
Marble Village of Dhee Ayn
The Marble Village of Dhee Ayn in Saudi Arabia is a 400-year-old stone settlement built on top of a white marble hill. The construction...
The quarry that provided refuge on D-Day
On 6 June, 1944, the Allied forces landed on the French coastline to fight what has become known as the battle of Normandy.As the fighting...
