Ruins Pictures
You’ll find many captivating pieces of the past in our ruins photo gallery. From Anasazi cliff dwellings in the American Southwest to the temples of ancient Greece, from sod churches in Iceland to tumbledown structures from the Old West, these pictures of ruins capture a wide range of feelings and experiences. Whether you’re looking for a photo that’s mysterious, melancholy, or just beautiful, an image from our ruins gallery is guaranteed to fit the bill.

Fallen Roof Ruin LandscapeThe near perfectly preserved Fallen Roof ruins at Bears Ears National Monument. Seen are the unique rock strata of this land. Over the course of 300 million years, ancient seas evaporated and re-formed 29 times, painting and carving this area. Landscape picture shot near Moab, Utah.
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Snowy Cabin Illuminated By Northern LightsCelestial sky over cabin - A sensational cosmic display created by the Aurora Borealis lights up the night sky above a snow-covered cabin in the Alaskan wilderness. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that can best be seen during fall and spring equinoxes.
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Sunset On The Temple Of Apollo In GreeceThe Temple of Apollo overlooks the harbor in Naxos, Greece. In the evening, many people gather to watch the renown sunset, and I was able to catch its vibrant glow on film. The massive gate is all that remains of this impressive temple that was never completed.
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Old Cabin With Mountains In The WindowOne of our favorite hikes in the central mountains of Colorado is the Mayflower Gulch Trail just north of Leadville, Colorado. Its a gentle climb that starts just off Highway 91 and winds about 2 miles back into the abandoned Old Boston Mine. At an altitude of almost 11,000 feet, the air is thin, but the views are spectacular. Here we are inside one of the old cabins and looking towards beautiful Fletcher mountain in the Tenmile Range of the White River National Forest.
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Anasazi House Of Flame RuinIt is easy to see how the "Flame House" gets its name. This ancient ruin in Utah was once home to the Anasazi. As the sun rises, the light bounces off the ground onto the room giving the appearance of the roof being on fire. A beautifully preserved archaeological site, the flame house is a must see for those interested in our ancient histories.
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Epidaurus Theatre In GreeceEpidaurus Theatre - In Ancient Greece, the Hellenic Theatre in Epidaurus, Greece displays the patterns of the ancient coliseum and show the precise architecture of the day. The ancient theater has amazing acoustics and it was easy to see how the plays entertained the masses.
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Mormon Row Of The Grand Teton National ParkNorthwestern Wyoming is the home of the beautiful Grand Teton National Park which was established in 1950. The barns of Mormon Row are some of the most photographed in the world. Settled in the late 1880's, these barns are an iconic link to the settling of the west by early American settlers around Jackson Hole.
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Temple Of Apollo In Naxos GreeceThe Temple of Apollo overlooks the harbor in Naxos, Greece. In the evening, many people gather to watch the renown sunset, and I was able to catch its vibrant glow on film. The massive gate is all that remains of this impressive temple that was never completed.
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Autumn At The Crystal MillThe remains of Crystal Mill are a great reminder of Colorado's mining history. The mill rises majestically over the Crystal River and provides a great photo opportunity during the wonderful Aspen fall colors. It is located on a very rough four-wheel-drive road and can be accessed through either Marble or Crested Butte. Plan on hiking at least a little as the drive is very dangerous and the sections after Lizard Lake get very narrow and windy as you progress towards the old ruins.
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Cross On The Bovine In Swiss MountainsCross on the Bovine - High in the Swiss Mountains, this cross was perched in the Bovine where cows with the traditional Swiss bells grazed. You could hear the cows from miles away with the deep ring of their bells. We were lucky that the rain cleared while hiking the Haute Route to enjoy the beautiful peaks of the Swiss Alps.
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Crystal Mill Next To The Crystal RiverThe remains of Crystal Mill are a great reminder of Colorado's mining history. The mill rises majestically over the Crystal River and provides a great photo opportunity during the wonderful Aspen fall colors. It is located on a very rough four-wheel-drive road and can be accessed through either Marble or Crested Butte. Plan on hiking at least a little as the drive is very dangerous and the sections after Lizard Lake get very narrow and windy as you progress towards the old ruins.
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Mesa Verde National Park RuinsMesa Verde National Park in southwest Colorado is home to some of the best preserved archeological sites in the southwest. With more than 600 ancient cliff dwellings, it provides a rare look into the Ancestral Pueblo life and is a great example of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is wonderfully close to the Four Corners region allowing a variety of exploring in the area.
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Mule Tower RuinMule Canyon Towers, or Cave Towers, is a series of seven ancient Puebloan stone towers built around 1200 CE. Located at the head of a deep gorge on Cedar Mesa, this nature image shows the openness of this desert land. Ancient architectural photography from Southern Utah Photo Workshop.
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Crystal Mill Amidst The Glorious Fall ColorsThe Crystal Mill was part of the Sheep Mountain Mine until it closed in 1917. The mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 5, 1985. Many tourists that know about the mill head to Marble, CO and travel to the mill by Jeep or ATV in the summer.
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Mount Vesuvius Towering Over PompeiiAs Mount Vesuvius looms over Pompeii, you can view the town as it was prior to the eruption. It was amazing to see the large portion of the mountain that was missing and realize how much of the wonderful little town was buried under tons of volcanic ash.
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Ruins Of Ancient Greek ArchitectureThe ruins of Ancient Greek architecture built on a hill overlooking the ocean. Ancient Greek architecture is best known for its temples, mostly as ruins. Other buildings include the open-air theatre, public square, town council buildings, public monuments, mausoleum and stadiums.
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Architectural Ruins Dot The Coasts Of GreeceRuins dot ocean cliff side - An old lookout sits on the edge of the grassy hill overlooking the ocean during a clear-blue day in Greece. Much of the human-made architecture from ancient times have fallen into disrepair, but add to the scenic charm of this historic country.
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Crystal Mill Next To The Crystal RiverThe remains of Crystal Mill are a great reminder of Colorado's mining history. The mill rises majestically over the Crystal River and provides a great photo opportunity during the wonderful Aspen fall colors. It is located on a very rough four-wheel-drive road and can be accessed through either Marble or Crested Butte. Plan on hiking at least a little as the drive is very dangerous and the sections after Lizard Lake get very narrow and windy as you progress towards the old ruins.
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