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A bronze statue of a dragon turtle - a legendary Chinese creature that combines two of the four celestial animals of Chinese mythology - in the Forbidden City (or Palace Museum) in Beijing, China.

Kaesong, North Korea - May 5, 2019: An ancient granite stone turtle base of the pagoda in Koryo Seonggyungwan, confucian educational facility of the Koryo dynasty. 10th century AD

Stone turtle

Hanoi, Vietnam: at the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám) 82 stone steles, dating from 1484 to 1780, are mounted on stone turtles in the third courtyard. These steles, inscribed with names and birthplaces of 1,306 laureates from Le and Mac dynasties' exams, are recognized as a UNESCO as a Memory of the World Register site. The turtles symbolize longevity and wisdom in Vietnamese culture, supporting the steles to preserve this educational heritage within the Confucian temple, built in 1070.

Symbol of family generations and longevity

Close up of rhinoceros gargoyle or grotesque on the Jackson Park Animal Bridge, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

A close up of intricate carvings on a grey stone surface.

Sculpture of a turtle(terrapin) on a parapet.

Beijing, China - May 24, 2012: A view of Ming Dynasty Tombs, Beijing, China. A turtle statue at Ming Dynasty Tombs. Tourists and locals are at the Tombs’s area. The site of the Tombs is chosen according to Feng Shui (Geomancy). Some Chinese Emperors are buried in this area. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sculptures in the Buddhist temple

Hanoi, Vietnam: the steles and tortoises at the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám) commemorate scholars who passed the royal exams from 1442 to 1779. Each of the 82 remaining stone steles, placed on the back of a carved turtle symbolizing longevity and wisdom, records the names and birthplaces of laureates. Erected under the Lê dynasty, these monuments honor Vietnam’s Confucian tradition and scholarly excellence. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Memory of the World Register.

A striking statue of a large turtle displayed within the historic confines of Hanoi Citadel, reflecting the city's rich cultural heritage.

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A stone turtle head

Map tortoise (Graptemys kohnii)

Artifacts and symbols found in Thai Buddhist temples

Snapping turtle close up front

stone statue of a turtle carrying a child

Ancient Roman ruins in the Roman mausoleum of Caecilia Metella along the Appian Way in Rome.

Desert tortoise in Joshua Tree National Park

Turtle statue at smothers park Owensboro ky

A unique aquatic turtle sunbathing on a small rock

Close up of a Turtle stone sculpture,symbolizing water,land and thunder on the cornice of House of Turtles near the Governor's palace in the Mayan temple complex of Uxmal,Near Merida,Yucatan,Mexico

Palaces of the Forbidden City, Beijing

Giant turtle sculpture supporting Buddhist monk memorial gravestone at Temple of Literature, Hanoi

Intricate stone ornament in Barcelona, Spain. A timeless example of historic craftsmanship and decorative architecture set against a natural urban backdrop.

Old Stone Turtle Statue, Wuhou Memorial, Three Kingdoms Temple, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. This temple was built in the 1700s. Turtles are symbols of old age.

Detailed view of a turtle's shell, showcasing its intricate texture and design in a natural outdoor setting. Captures the essence of wildlife and reptilian adaptation.

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