In late 12th Century AD, King Jayavarman VII initiated the building of Ta Prohm, situated near Angkor Wat – Cambodia

May be an image of 1 person and temple

In late 12th Century AD, King Jayavarman VII initiated the building of Ta Prohm, situated near Angkor Wat – Cambodia 🇰🇭

Image
Within this temple complex, there is a remarkable carving on one of the walls that seems to depict a stegosaurus, a long-extinct dinosaur.

Angkor Dinosaur Stock PH๏τos - Free & Royalty-Free Stock PH๏τos from  Dreamstime
This captivating artwork, roughly the size of a hand, is located in a concealed part of the temple, enveloped by the sprawling roots of ancient banyan trees.

Items | 3 Days Best of Angkor & Floating Village and Banteay Srei

Related Posts

The Untouchable Enigma: Unraveling the Mystery of Egypt’s Bashiri Mummy

A Delicate Window into Ancient Egypt’s Past In the vast realm of Egyptian archaeology, one artifact stands apart, captivating researchers and history enthusiasts alike: the Bashiri mummy….

Archaeologists Find Mᴀssive 3,000-Year-Old Statue in Cairo Slum

Ramses II expanded the Egyptian Empire to stretch from Syria in the east to Nubia in the south. His successors called him the “Great Ancestor.” CAIRO —…

The Bound Mummy of Cajamarquilla: Unearthing Peru’s Ancient Secrets

In 2021, deep beneath the dry soil of Cajamarquilla, an ancient urban complex on the outskirts of Lima, Peru, archaeologists uncovered a discovery that stunned the world….

The Megalithic Marvel of Sacsayhuamán, Peru

High above the city of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, stands one of the most extraordinary feats of engineering ever accomplished: the fortress of…

The Mysterious Parallels of Dolmens: India and the Caucasus

Across continents and separated by thousands of kilometers, ancient stone monuments echo each other in form and function. The dolmens of southern India and those scattered across…

The Enigmatic Stone Terraces of the Andes: A Testament to Ancient Ingenuity

High in the Andean mountains, surrounded by dense forests and steep slopes, lies an awe-inspiring stone structure carved directly into the mountainside. This monumental work of ancient…