Temple of Angkor Wat

What the Show Claims

• ›Ancient Aliens claims that carvings within Angkor Wat's megalithic ruins depict a stegosaurus dinosaur, suggesting ancient peoples had knowledge of extinct animals. The show theorizes this could indicate alien contact or advanced knowledge of prehistoric life.

What Archaeology Says

Angkor Wat is the largest religious temple complex in the world, built in the 12th century as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. Mainstream archaeology attributes all carvings to Khmer artistry and religious symbolism, with no credible evidence of dinosaur depictions.