Kameishi, or Tortoise Stone, an ancient carving in the Asuka area of Nara Prefecture, Japan

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The purpose or original significance of the Kameishi is unknown. Alternative spellings include Kame-ishi and Kame ishi.

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Size: 2592px × 3872px
Location: Asuka, Nara-ken, Japan
Photo credit: © CulturalEyes-DH / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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