Death is the continuation of life, it is not only the end of life, but also the meeting point of culture and history. Around the world, ancient people left an eternal mark on the deceased in various ways, among which tombstone sculpture is a unique art form.
Today, we will take you to a variety of amazing ancient tombstone sculptures around the world, to feel those ancient mourning and remembrance.
1. Beautiful neo-Gothic mausoleum of Carré (Caroline).
2. Haumor Necropolis, South Eust Angels.
3. One of the two stone eagles overlooking and guarding the Lebanese circle at the Haygate West Cemetery.
4. Ecstasy-style angels at Kensar Green Cemetery.
5. The tombstone of Major General William Kesment, inspired by the design of Lancer, Bengal, at the Kensar Green Cemetery in London.
6. Monument to Edward at the Green Tomb of Kensar.
7. Angel Monument at the Green Tomb of Kensal.
8. St. Mary's Cemetery, Kensar Green, London.
9. Angels of Kensar Green Cemetery.
10. Edward the Angel and the Cross at Kensar Green Cemetery.
11. Neo-Gothic mausoleum at Kensar Green Cemetery.
12. Neo-Gothic mausoleum at Kensal Cemetery (inside).
13. Egyptian Revival Tomb at Kensar Green Cemetery.
14. Neoclassical 6 poster bed tomb by William Mulreddy (1811–63), Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England.
15. The stunning Victorian tomb of William Holland (1856) at Kensar Green Cemetery.
16. Sunderland Cemetery, Angel of Sorrow.
17. Inktoure Church, Perthshire.
18. Old cemetery, Scone Palace.
19. Abney Park Cemetery, London.
20. Northumberland Tweedmouth Cemetery.
21. Hillington Cemetery.
22. 18th and 19th century tombs at St. John the Baptist Church in Hillington, London.
23. Pray for angels at Brompton Cemetery.
24. Graves of Faith, Hope, and Charity at Brompton Cemetery.
25. Parish Cemetery in Edelston.
26. Dean's Cemetery, Edinburgh.
27. Old St. Mongo's Parish Church, Penicuik Cemetery.
28. Dunfermline Abbey, Newton Stewart Cemetery.
These ancient tombstone sculptures are not only a memorial to the deceased, but also an eternal testimony to human craftsmanship and creativity.