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

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

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

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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.

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