What was found is not a snake fossil, but rather a rock that happens to bear an uncanny resemblance to a snake. When you first lay eyes on this rock, you may be taken aback as it appears to be in close proximity to a massive snake. This intriguing location is known as Naka Cave.
The rock’s shape distinctly resembles that of a snake’s head. Naka Cave is a place steeped in myths and legends, many of which center around a particular section of the cave that bears an uncanny resemblance to a serpent. A specific stone slab closely mirrors the appearance of a python’s head, while enormous rocks with a scaly texture give the impression of the snake’s coiling body.
What surprises many are the remarkably realistic scales on the rock’s surface. The giant snake-shaped rock has been named after the mythological serpent “Naga” from Buddhist folklore. In these tales, a Naga is believed to be a being that is half-human and half-snake, dwelling in the netherworld and occasionally taking on human form. According to legend, the Mekong River in northeastern Thailand and Laos was formed by two Naga kings slithering through the area, which is now known as Phu Langka National Park. If we were to delve into these legends, the snake-shaped rock could possibly represent one of these Naga kings, resting in a long slumber.
For those intrigued by this cave and the peculiar stories surrounding it, a visit to Thailand is in order to explore further and uncover the mysteries that await.
