The Kailasa Temple at Ellora wasn't built stone by stone—it was carved top-down from a single massive rock.
Created in the 8th century, it is one of humanity's most astonishing feats of rock-cut architecture.
Thousands of tonnes of basalt were removed to reveal an entire temple complex, complete with courtyards, pillars and monumental sculptures.
The most incredible part? The builders essentially carved a mountain away until the temple was left behind.
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