Ultrasound Technology in Ancient Architecture

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800 years back Indian architects knew how a fetus looked like inside the womb. This sculpture of a baby in a mother's womb is crafted with clarity along the accurate position of baby, as one would find in a scan!  This sculpture is of Sri Sundara Kamakshi Temple at Siru Karumbur,Tamil Nadu. 

The temple was built by Raja Chola at least 800 years ago. Incredible India!

This is a sculpture which clearly shows how far we know without western technology. There are a lot more secrets and unknown facts which we don't know but that exist. Stay connected with me to know more such things. 

Reference and Citation.

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2015/12/25/a-little-known-treasure-at-sirukarumbur/

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