Kailasa Temple: Carved From a Single Mountain

The Kailasa Temple at Ellora was carved top-down from a single basalt cliff — removing an estimated 200,000 tons of rock. Examines the engineering logic, t

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The Kailasa Temple at Ellora was carved top-down from a single basalt cliff — removing an estimated 200,000 tons of rock. Examines the engineering logic, the speed of construction, and why the conventional timeline seems impossibly short.

This episode from Sacred Sites Decoded features discussion of ancient civilizations, archaeological evidence, and competing theories about humanity's past. Running approximately 56 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.