Kailasa Temple: Carved From a Single Rock

Kailasa Temple at Ellora is the world's largest monolithic structure — carved top-down from a single basalt cliff, removing an estimated 200,000 tons of ro

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Kailasa Temple at Ellora is the world's largest monolithic structure — carved top-down from a single basalt cliff, removing an estimated 200,000 tons of rock. This episode examines the engineering impossibility and the debates about how it was actually accomplished.

This episode from Mind Unveiled features discussion of ancient civilizations, archaeological evidence, and competing theories about humanity's past. Running approximately 30 minutes, this conversation covers key research findings and perspectives from experts in the field. Explore related episodes, connected archaeological sites, and the theories discussed in this podcast.