Discover the mystery and wonder of the Mustang Caves, also known as the Sky Caves of Nepal — an ancient collection of over 10,000 man-made caves carved into the sides of towering cliffs in the remote Upper Mustang region of Nepal.
Perched high above the ground—some nearly 150 feet up—these caves are among the most fascinating archaeological mysteries in the Himalayas. Believed to be more than 2,000 years old, no one knows exactly who built them or why. Over centuries, they served as homes, burial chambers, meditation spaces, and even monasteries.
In this video, we explore:
The history and legends of the Mustang Caves
The amazing discoveries made by archaeologists
The connection with Tibetan Buddhism and the ancient Kingdom of Lo
The incredible murals, manuscripts, and skeletons found inside
And how this hidden world remained unknown until recent decades
Get ready to be amazed by one of the most mysterious and sacred places on Earth, hidden in the heart of the Himalayas.
📍Location: Upper Mustang, Nepal
📅 Estimated Age: Over 2,000 years
👣 Best Access: Trekking through rugged Himalayan terrain
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Perched high above the ground—some nearly 150 feet up—these caves are among the most fascinating archaeological mysteries in the Himalayas. Believed to be more than 2,000 years old, no one knows exactly who built them or why. Over centuries, they served as homes, burial chambers, meditation spaces, and even monasteries.
In this video, we explore:
The history and legends of the Mustang Caves
The amazing discoveries made by archaeologists
The connection with Tibetan Buddhism and the ancient Kingdom of Lo
The incredible murals, manuscripts, and skeletons found inside
And how this hidden world remained unknown until recent decades
Get ready to be amazed by one of the most mysterious and sacred places on Earth, hidden in the heart of the Himalayas.
📍Location: Upper Mustang, Nepal
📅 Estimated Age: Over 2,000 years
👣 Best Access: Trekking through rugged Himalayan terrain
🌄 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more videos about mysterious places and ancient wonders of the world!
I hope you like the video of Mustang Caves of Nepal - Hidden Secrets in the Cliffs.
#MustangCaves #SkyCavesOfNepal #AncientMysteries #NepalTravel #HiddenWorld #Himalayas #AncientCaves #NepalHistory #TibetanCulture #MysteriousPlaces
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00:00The mustang caves, also called the sky caves of Nepal, actually are a group of over 10,000
00:06man-made caves located high up in the cliffs of the upper mustang regions of Nepal, near the
00:12Hamalayas. These caves are carved into the sides of steep rocky cliffs, some of them as high as 155
00:20feet above the ground. Because of their locations, they are often called sky caves. No one knows
00:27exactly who built the caves or why, but experts believe they may be over 2,000 years old.
00:34Over the years, these caves have been used for many purposes. At different times, people lived in them,
00:40buried their dead in them, or used them as a meditation chamber by monks. Some caves have
00:46old paintings, ancient scripts, and even human remains, giving clues about how people lived
00:53long ago. The mustang region used to be part of the ancient kingdom of Lu, and it has strong ties to
01:00Tibetan culture. Because it is so remote, it was close to outsiders until the early 19th century.
01:07Even today, it's not easy to reach the caves. You have to hike or ride a horse through rugged mountain
01:14terrain. But for those who visit it, feels like stepping back in time. In the early 2000s,
01:21archaeologists began exploring the cave more deeply. They found amazing discoveries like
01:27Buddhist morals, manuscripts written in ancient languages, and skeletons that helped researchers
01:33understand how people in the region lived centuries ago. These discoveries made the mustang
01:39caves one of the most mysterious and important historical sites in the Himalayas. In 2010,
01:46a team of mountaineers and archaeologists uncovered 27 human remains in two biggest caves near Samzong.
01:54The relatively intact skeletons, dating from the third to eight centuries before Buddhism came to
02:00mustang, had cut marks on the bones. Scientists believe that this burial ritual may have been related
02:06to the born Buddhist practice of sky burial. To this day, when a citizen of mustang dies, the body is
02:13sliced into small pieces, bones included to be swiftly snatched up by the vultures. The mustang's
02:20eco-museum, about a 15-minute walk from mustang's airport, displays a collection of beads, bones,
02:27and pendants found at the caves. Scientists divided cave use in upper mustang into three periods. As early
02:34as 1000 BC, the caves were used as burial chambers. During the 10th century, the region is thought to have
02:41been frequently battled over and consequently placing safety over convenience. Families moved into the
02:47caves, turning them into living quarters. By the 14th century, the caves function as meditation chambers.
02:54Research groups have continued to investigate these caves, but no one has yet understood who built the
03:01caves and why they were built. The site has been listed as a UNESCO tentative site since 1996.
03:08Overall, the mustang caves are not just holes in the rock. They are a window into Nepal's ancient
03:14culture, belief, and way of life. They remain one of the most fascinating and hidden treasures in the
03:20world. If you liked this video, please comment, share, and subscribe.
03:24Thanks for watching.