How does one carve 2 million cubic feet of stone out of a hill to create the magnificent Kailasa Temple—that too, using the tools available over 1,200 years ago? Watch historian William Dalrymple talk about the mind-blowing details of this ancient marvel that was brought to life in Ellora during the reign of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. #KailasaTemple #Ellora #WilliamDalrymple | HISTORY

The Kailash Temple also known as the Kailashnath Temple or Kailasanatha Temple, is a remarkable Hindu temple located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It is considered one of the most outstanding architectural marvels in India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Construction of the Kailash Temple began in the 8th century during the reign of the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I. It is believed to have been completed in the 9th century. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is renowned for its intrica

Close-up view of the entrance to the astonishing Kailasa Temple at Ellora... #AncientDiscoveries #architecture #ancient #archaeology #fblifestyle #tourism #AncientHistory #theancientplacetobe | We Love Ancient Aliens

Kailasa Temple, carved entirely from a single rock at Ellora, India, is a breathtaking 8th-century complex whose intricate façades, towering pillars, and detailed sculptures reveal extraordinary skill and vision in ancient rock-cut architecture... #fblifestyle | We Love Ancient Aliens

The Kailasa Temple at Ellora, built in the 8th century CE, is a mind-boggling rock-cut structure, carved from a single monolithic cliff with intricate sculptures and sprawling architectural detail... #fblifestyle #AncientDiscoveries #architecture #ancient #archaeology #AncientHistory #tourism #theancientplacetobe | We Love Ancient Aliens