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8 Eerie Trees That Will Give You Chills

Yayınlanma: 19 March 2025 - 14:21

Most of us, when asked to think of something frightening, immediately picture scenes from horror movies. Trees, however, rarely come to mind. Yet, these ancient organisms have their own unique personalities. Some trees appear welcoming and full of life, while others seem dull or unremarkable. Occasionally, though, certain trees exude such an eerie presence that they captivate anyone who comes across them.

Angkor Wat's Strangler Figs
The ancient ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, built over 900 years ago, are slowly being overtaken by monstrous strangler figs (Ficus gibbosa) and giant silk-cotton trees. These trees wrap their massive roots around doorways, walls, and crumbling stone structures, appearing as though they are swallowing the temple whole. The sight of these thick, snaking roots creeping over the ruins has earned Angkor Wat a reputation as one of the most mystical and haunted sites in the world.