For texture, the creators of this temple punched thousands of holes on the stones about 5,000 years ago. The effect was really cool. Malta.
To be fair, "hammered" is more accurate. You had my interest piqued though, with "punched". I was half-expecting some ancient Shao-Lin kungfoolery. Still, impressive and a neat effect, I agree. 🤙🏼
Ha! That's funny. I almost said "pierced" but went with "punched" instead. I think that word was in my head after reading this: "A close inspection of the following photograph from the lower temple illustrates that the holes were 'drilled' and not just randomly punched as one might assume." from a website I just read: http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/maltamnajdra.htm because I couldn't remember which temple I took this picture at.