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Lost Cave Temples of the Himalaya

A team of climbers in the remote Himalayan province of Mustang made a groundbreaking discovery, finding ancient caves carved into cliff faces, evidence of human craftsmanship dating back thousands of years.

In the remote Himalayan province of Mustang, ancient caves carved into cliff faces by humans thousands of years ago have been recently explored. A team of climbers and scientists ventured into the long-hidden chambers in 2007, discovering beautiful Buddhist wall paintings and sacrificial artifacts. The most significant find was in the last cave, where dozens of yet-to-be-translated parchments were discovered.

Info about Lost Cave Temples of the Himalaya

Studio(s): National Geographic

Originally Released: United States, May 24, 2009

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary