12th Century astronaut

In case you were wondering why this can't be Halebidu in Karnataka - look carefully at the carved grape/ivy leaves, the colour of the stone and the plainness of the surfaces next to the carving. It's a whimsical idea all the same, about space travel and the greatness of the Indian temple carver.

But this happens to be Salamanca Cathedral in Spain and there's a reason why there's an astronaut carved in stone. Read this - http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cathedral-of-salamancas-astronaut