20 Objects Devoured by the Jungle

Temples taken over by the jungle

1. Ta Prom in Cambodia

1. The Ta Prom temple complex in Angkor, Cambodia surely offers some astounding views of tree versus structure. On a closer look, this picture is even a bit scary, given how the trees are advancing from the top and from the ground.

2. Detail in Angkor Wat, Cambodia

This amazing detail was captured in Cambodia at the Angkor Wat temple complex. Notice how the tree has taken on the colour of the temple ruin (or is it the other way round?) and seems to be part of the structure, like a giant snake peeking down from the top. Don't miss how the roots have pushed the stone blocks apart (top right).

3. Ta Pron, Cambodia

In this picture of another structure in Ta Prom, it looks like the tree first destroyed the temple and then changed its mind by deciding to form a second temple entrance.

4. Kapok tree in Angkor, Cambodia

Here's a beautiful example of the power of a kapok tree in Angkor, Cambodia. Doesn't it look like a thin, white hand gripping the wall tightly?

5. Statues under tree, Cambodia

These statues are peeking out from under a tree in Wat, Cambodia.

6. Buddha taken over by tree

Even this Buddha statue couldn't escape the Banyan tree's grip in Bangkok, Thailand. But being Buddha, he seems quite content with it.

7. Temple ruins, Palenque, Mexico

And in Mexico, the Mayan ruins in Palenque have fared no better than the others: they are slowly being eaten up by the greedy jungle.

Vehicles swallowed by the jungle

8. Jeep in the jungle

Vehicles are not safe from the clutches of the jungle either. This jeep looks like it's been there a while. Notice how one tree root has grown around it.

9. Plane wreck in Belize

This plane, too, has seen better days. It is now a rotting attraction in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize.

10. Plane wreck in Guam

What looks like the skeleton of a truck was actually once a plane too. What we can see here are the tail, elevators, rudder and the tail gunner of a plane that was used in World War II and crashed in Guam.

11. Overgrown boat in Nicaragua

Even boats are devoured by the jungle like this one here in Nicaragua.

Houses in the jungle

12. House in Georgia taken over by kudzu

Okay, this is technically not a jungle, though residents of Georgia, USA might know better. Here, a creeper called kudzu has taken over so completely that one can barely make out what the vegetation is covering (it was a house).

13. House in Cairns, Australia

This stone house in Cairns, Australia is still maintained by someone (notice the flower pots in the front), but don't be fooled, the rainforest is approaching fast!

14. Jungle shelter in Cambodia

Someone got creative with this jungle shelter in Cambodia.

15. Wall taken over by roots, Argentina

This structure in Argentina could have been a house. Don't the tree roots look like stick figures climbing up? Framed by these blue flowers, it looks more like art than a building now.

16. House in Bissau

Here's a house in the city centre of Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. Are the roots trying to imitate the balcony design?

17. Overgrown house

This house is not strictly in the jungle (more likely somewhere in Canada) but it just looks too picturesque. Must be good insulation, too.

Jungle churches

18. Church on Ross Island

This church ruin can be found on Ross Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The tree has taken over the church tower but also created a new roof.

19. Church ruin in Corsica

Here's a church ruin in a scenic spot in Corsica.

20. Overgrown church window

This overgrown church window is too picturesque to be missed.

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