20 inspirational images of temple ruins and tombs

Posted on Apr 27, 2010 in Inspiration

Quite often we have to make architectural style rockwork with a temple ruins, Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider theme. The following 20 images were compiled whilst researching such a project. I have left out the obvious head carvings in this round-up, this compilation is all about mysterious entrances, spooky passageways and wondering what is around the next corner.

There are plenty of images from Cambodia here and some others from India, Egypt and Indonesia. Clicking on an image takes you to its Flickr page and there you can find more information about the picture  and its photographer.

temple passageway

temple of the jungle

among roots

carved block wall

temple carving detail

elephant temple

6 Comments

  1. ken tywoniw
    April 27, 2010

    nice work there, my compliments to the generations of carvers responsible for the exquisite craftsmanship on each of these projects…all completed on time and under budget, I bet?

  2. Koda Creative
    May 26, 2010

    Ken, I reckon all these projects must have ‘run over a bit’!

  3. David Hutson
    September 18, 2010

    I loved the photo’s,Tell me when we can start building!

  4. Koda Creative
    September 18, 2010

    David, glad you like the photo’s. I wrote a similar post about the buddha heads of Angkor Wat. Very inspiring images which make me want to pick up my tools and start carving.

  5. Richard
    August 25, 2013

    Nice page Jason. The ref photos are great! If only someone had as ambitious projects as they did back then ofcourse ken would have to wear a loin cloth and nobody wants to see that! Hee hee!

  6. jaso
    August 25, 2013

    I love them old ruins, Richard. Ken in a loin cloth, that i’m not too sure about!!

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