Enigmatic Ancient Sky Caves Of Nepal - Their Purpose And Builders Are Unknown

Mar 19, 2014 Source: messagetoeagle.com

These enigmatic caves hidden within the Himalayas are thousands of years old.

They are carved 155 feet off the ground and their prehistoric builders remain unknown.

The caves are located in the in the former Kingdom of Mustang in North, Central Nepal are without doubt one of the World’s greatest archaeological mysteries.

About 10,000 caves have been discovered and it remains unknown how people climbed into the caves.

Those who have seen the mysterious caves say the effect of them on the cliff face makes it look like a giant sandcastle.

Adventure photographer, Cory Richards joined climber Pete Athans, archaeologist Mark Aldenderfer and a team of explorers decided to unearth the hidden relics of the ancient and remote caves. They have delivered a set of remarkable pictures which gives us a rare glimpse of a magnificent ancient world.