Remarkable Cave Temples Around the World

Ellora Caves (India)

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Ajanta Caves (India)

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Elephanta Caves (India)

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Dambulla Cave Temple (Sri Lanka)

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Mogao Caves (China)

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Yungang Grottoes (China)

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Longmen Grottoes (China)

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Cave Temples of Batu Caves

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Maja Vijaya Cave Temple (Indonesia)

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