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Stone carving Bas Relief from ruins of ancient Persepolis (Pars, Fars) capital city of the Persian empire (now in Iran). 5th Century B.C. Near Shiraz, Iran.
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Red stone carving of the Banteay Srei Temple in the Angkor. Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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In Hinduism, Samudra manthan (Devanagari) or The churning of the ocean of milk is one of the most famous episodes. Bas relief. Angkor Wat. cambodia
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Red stone carving of the Banteay Srei Temple in the Angkor. Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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