The symbolism of the stone in the iconic buildings of antiquity

Abstract

The image of the stone city is now firmly embedded in our reality. From a cultural point of view, the stone is of great importance for determining the value of religious and social objects, since it was necessary to make every effort to process and move it. The author traces the history of the use of this material for ritual and religious buildings since ancient times. The research can be useful for determining the focus of attention on symbolic and ritual objects in a historical and social context.