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(#21) Confederate Memorial Carving
The Confederate Memorial Carving is a massive image carved into an even larger mountainside in Georgia. The carving is frequently a point of contention in the South, where it is often seen as an unfortunate reminder of the past.
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(#6) Longmen Caves
If you're a fan of Buddha, the Longmen Caves in China are the perfect place for you. The UNESCO World Heritage site is home to tens of thousands of ancient statues and carvings of Buddha and his followers.
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(#14) Matera
Matera is a town in Italy that is carved almost entirely out of the rocky mountain. The views from the village are spectacular, but even more impressive is that several of the homes in Matera have been occupied for thousands of years.
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(#10) Matreiya Buddha
The Bingling Temple is home to Matreiya Buddha, a nearly football field-sized carving of Buddha. The statue dates back to at least the 3rd century, and is located on the canyon face along the Yellow River in Gansu, China.
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(#4) Lycian Tombs
The Lycian Tombs are located in Turkey and were carved by a people who were notorious for being conquered by other, stronger communities. Nonetheless, the tombs are a testament to the mysterious Lycian people who left little else to be remembered by.
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(#1) Leshan Giant Buddha
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