Sentences with phrase «rock carvings as»

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He is their representative in the Madrid parliament, where he has carved out a reputation as a rabble rouser, a rock star who marches into the chamber wearing T - shirts with political slogans, confronting the central government with provocative speeches, holding up props - from printers to handcuffs - to bring attention to his cause of the day.

That trees were created already decades old, with existing tree rings demonstrating their age; that dinosaur bones were placed in the Earth already millions of years old; canyons were created with layers of sedimentary rock AS IF they had been carved out by water over eons, etc..

Insofar as modern life becomes dehumanizing and isolating, rock has sung about this, tried to carve out artistic refuge from it, or otherwise sought to explore how one must deal with it.

The recommended serve is with a hand - carved iceball for the ultimate Japanese experience, but it is an extremely versatile blend and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, blended with water or mixed as a cocktail.

From rock - carved maps of Idaho's Snake River, to hand - drawn and painted Ptolemaic world maps predating the discovery of the Americas, to Landsat satellite images of the Great Wall of China, this colorfully illustrated history shows how maps for cities, subways, weather, and even «moral statistics,» such as crime and poverty have helped people navigate Earth — and conquer large parts of it too.

Carved into a rock face of the Olmec site Chalcatzingo in central Mexico, a relief known as «El Ray,» shows what appears to be rain clouds emerging from a cave.

«The giraffe's stature, dominated by its long neck and legs and an overall height that can reach 19 feet (~ 6 m), is an extraordinary feat of evolution that has inspired awe and wonder for at least 8,000 years — as far back as the famous rock carvings at Dabous in the Republic of Niger,» said Douglas Cavener of Penn State University, who led the research team with Morris Agaba of the Nelson Mandela African Institute for Science and Technology in Tanzania.

After taking the samples back to the lab, the team sterilized the outside of the rocks, carved away their outer layers, then incubated the exposed samples in 65 °C waters similar to those infiltrating the sea floor at the site — poor in oxygen but rich in chemicals such as dissolved hydrogen, sulfates, acetates, methanol, and dimethyl sulfide.

A recent study published in the Journal of Anthropological Archaeology in November 2017 describes recently discovered rock carvings in the Shuwaymis region of the northwestern Saudi Arabian desert, illustrating prehistoric hunting practices, using dogs as assistants.

As much as we're obsessed with carving the perfect six - pack or a pair of rock - solid biceps, improving the strength and definition of the glutes is one of the most popular reasons why people who are not seriously overweight start exercisinAs much as we're obsessed with carving the perfect six - pack or a pair of rock - solid biceps, improving the strength and definition of the glutes is one of the most popular reasons why people who are not seriously overweight start exercisinas we're obsessed with carving the perfect six - pack or a pair of rock - solid biceps, improving the strength and definition of the glutes is one of the most popular reasons why people who are not seriously overweight start exercising.

Jade Eggs, also known as Yoni (sacred space) Eggs, are umbrella terms used to describe a variety of different gemstones, rocks or crystals carved into egg shaped stones and are available in different sizes.

John Doe is a man who balances two well - respected careers — as a musician, Doe was the co-founder, songwriter, vocalist, and bassist of one of America's most acclaimed alternative rock bands, X, and while he continues to write and record new material, he has also carved out a reputation as a busy and well - regarded character actor.

The backdrops for the drama includes such legendary places as Chartres, Rennes - le - Chateau, churches carved out of the rock and mountain sanctuaries.

The whole Trails» network that connects the Incan City of Machu Picchu and other archaeological compounds has a construction design in strict harmony with the natural surroundings and landscape, as great stretches of the trails are ledges, at the edge of deep abysses, surrounded by exuberant vegetation, with stairs carved in live rock.

Built as a private villa in 1920 and later used as headquarters for American command in World War II, this boutique hotel was carved into the rock face at the southeastern tip of the island.

Sit back and relax in luxury beanbags on our spacious deck as we round the point and the famous Maori Rock Carvings come into view.

As I glide my kayak through the tangled channels separating the mounds, which appear at a distance like green bristling mole hills, I can almost picture the long receded glaciers that carved these rock formations into the pleasing rounded shapes before me.

The final section of the journey is the most dramatic, as it is carved through the solid rock that leads to Kyle Pier and Kyle of Lochalsh at the entrance to Loch Alsh, opposite Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye.

The Gunung Kawi Temple is quite a unique place as it has 10 large shrines carved in a rock cliff.

As a Scuba Diver or Snorkeler you can enter the water on 3 easy steps carved out of the shore and explore Eden Rock / Devils Grotto in minutes.

Thanks to Zenit Alcolea hotel situation, guests will easily reach one of the most important sights of the city, such as the so - called Casa de Piedra (Stone House), a home carved into a large rock, built between 1848 and 1935 and still inhabited by the descendants of the builder, who will kindly show it to you.

The tour includes all of the most important Inca archeological complexes in the Cusco area, such as the Q'oricancha temple, the impressive Sacsayhuayman Fortress, the mysterious carved rock shrine of Qenko, and Tambomachay.

A few minutes drive beyond Izcuchaca, we reach the sacred Inca shrine known as Quillarumiyoq («Moonstone» in the Quechua language of the Incas), one of the finest of the carved rock huacas (sacred places) in the vicinity of Cuzco.

The Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo have been hailed as one of New Zealand's most extraordinary artworks.

Carved into volcanic rock by time and human ingenuity, Goreme and its surrounding valleys contain underground cities, cave churches and striking pinnacles known as fairy chimneys.

Take a leisurely cruise on the lake to view the famous Maori Rock Carvings, or enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Waikato River as you cruise past natural hot springs to view the spectacular Huka Falls.

In ancient Sardinian folklore «janas» were pretty, fairy - like creatures who lived in caves carved into the island's rock (known as «domus de janas»).

Marcel Wanders» total environment will include several bodies of work: large abstract figural mirrors, such as Dysmorphophobia 1, 2 and 3, with carved details and cutouts, create an illusion of a character or ghostly figure; Self 2 is a steel cabinet and kinetic piece, balancing a sculptural ovoid form that abstracts a human head and physically rocks on the top surface; Tempter, an over-sized adult rocking unicorn is cast in bronze with metal chain stirrups; Shiqule Nuhai, two ceramic vases, monumental in height, reference Marcel Wanders» Delft Blue collection with a darker sensibility, using black glaze.

He carved out a place for himself on the Nashville scene as a frontman of the edgy rock - and - roots collaborative The Delta Riot and as a chart - topping songwriter.

As Paul Moorhouse writes, «Riley was astonished by the art she found in these ancient burial sites carved out of rock and located deep in the earth.

In conclusion, just as a natural esker — a post-glacial deposit of gravel, rock and soil — has taken many moons to carve its place in the world, only time will tell which of these artists leave their mark.

European settlers first landed at Tavern Island in 1651 (as evidenced by a rock carving on the island).