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10 Things You Should Know About the Ancient Padmanabhaswamy Temple Home to the Secret Sealed Door
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August 19, 2020
10 Things You Should Know About the Ancient Padmanabhaswamy Temple Home to the Secret Sealed Door
The Padmanabhaswamy temple was constructed around the 16th Century by the kings who ruled over the kingdom of Travancore. According…
This Bright Metallic Meteorite Crashed in India, and it Looks Pretty Cool
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June 20, 2020
This Bright Metallic Meteorite Crashed in India, and it Looks Pretty Cool
A bright metallic meteorite survived the journey through Earth’s atmosphere and crashed into the planet in Rajasthan, India, leaving bystanders…
Here Are 3 of the Most Astounding Ancient Hindu Temples ever Built
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July 23, 2019
Here Are 3 of the Most Astounding Ancient Hindu Temples ever Built
There are so many ancient temples built across the world, it’s nearly impossible to pick out a handful of them.…
Here Are 5 Stunning Images of the Ancient ‘Rani Ki Vav Stepwell’ in India
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May 25, 2019
Here Are 5 Stunning Images of the Ancient ‘Rani Ki Vav Stepwell’ in India
There’s a fascinating stepwell in India known as Rani ki Vav, and it is one of the most intricate stepwells…
The Fascinating Story Behind the Ancient Rock-Cut Ajanta Caves
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May 6, 2019
The Fascinating Story Behind the Ancient Rock-Cut Ajanta Caves
Starting around the second century BC, in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India, the ancients decided to create a series of rock-cut…
The Konark Sun Temple: A Wonder of Ancient Engineering
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April 2, 2019
The Konark Sun Temple: A Wonder of Ancient Engineering
The Konark Sun Temple (believed to have been built during the 13th-century CE) is a massive stone-built temple in the shape of…
The Secret Sealed Door of the Ancient Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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March 11, 2019
The Secret Sealed Door of the Ancient Padmanabhaswamy Temple
There’s a door inside the Padmanabhaswamy Temple without any bolts, latches, and no visible means of entry. It is believed…
Ancient Wonders of Design: The Stepwell of Chand Baori and its 3,500 Steps
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March 8, 2019
Ancient Wonders of Design: The Stepwell of Chand Baori and its 3,500 Steps
Innumerable ancient sites around the globe wake a special interest in people. Some are mind-bending because of their size, some…
Carved Out of a Mountain: The Ancient Rock-Cut Temple Cave Complex of Ellora
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March 8, 2019
Carved Out of a Mountain: The Ancient Rock-Cut Temple Cave Complex of Ellora
The construction of only ONE temple required removing three million cubic feet of stone, weighing more than 200,000 tons. Located…