An artificial underground cave, the largest in Israel that is not connected to a city, has been exposed in the Jordan Valley in the course of a survey. Various engravings were uncovered in the cave, including cross markings, and it is assumed that this could have been an early monastery. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

A 35,000-year-old ivory carving of a busty woman found in a German cave was unveiled Wednesday by archaeologists who believe it is the oldest known sculpture of the human form. The voluptuous carving found in six fragments in Germany's Hohle Fels cave, depicts a woman with a swollen belly, wide-set thighs and large, protruding breasts. But...is it porn? picked by suebe 6 months ago

This amazing cave or pure crystals, some as long as 36 feet, has been discovered. The story and the photographs are amazing. picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago

Archaeologists are opening a cave sealed for more than 30 years deep beneath a Mexican pyramid to look for clues about the mysterious collapse of one of ancient civilization's largest cities. picked by donteatpoop 1 year ago

Perhaps you own a pair of bird watching binoculars to study all types of winged friends and get a better understanding of how they function everyday. Or maybe you have a telescope set up in your bedroom or on your back porch to get up close and personal with stars in galaxies far away. While these tools provide amazing views to what’s happening around us, imagine having the power of some of ... read full post picked by kakana 5 months ago

Excavators have unearthed what are believed to be some of the oldest prehistoric bones discovered in a cave in Wisconsin. The bones have been dated to between 5,600 and 5,800 years old, said Dr. John Luczaj, an earth science professor. They were discovered in New Hope Cave at Cherney Maribel Caves County Park in January and February. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Remember the guess-what games where you see close-ups of everyday objects and you have to guess what it is? Well, this is one of those. picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

Be careful if you dive in a Canary Island underwater cave called the Tunnel of Atlantis.
Researchers came across an eyeless crustacean previously unknown to science.

What distinguishes this eyeless crustacean from others found in underwater caves is its powerful fangs, which function like hypodermic needles injecting poison into the sometimes larger prey picked by Bingo 3 months ago

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Wednesday announced the discovery of 11 new animal and plant species in a remote area of central Vietnam. Scientists have found a snake, five orchids, two butterflies and three other plants new to science and exclusive to the Annamites Mountain Range. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is to create a tourist resort in a giant cave used by the former Nationalist government as a secret aircraft factory during World War Two, the official Xinhua news agency said Tuesday. The Haikong cave, in verdant mountains near the southwestern city and wartime capital of Chongqing, will cost about 500 million yuan ($68 million) to develop, the report said. Nothing say... read full post picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

This is an article on the geology of Gibraltar by Freddie Gomez. It includes four interesting photos of cave formations. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Scientists believed these artistic visions were dreamed up and executed by male hands.
But after more than 25,000 years, the results of a recent study have indicated prehistoric female artists also helped to create the famous 'Spotted Horses' cave mural and various others. picked by Bingo 5 months ago

A Nepalese shepherd lead experts to a partially collapsed cave containing the 12th to 14th century depictions of scenes from Buddha's life. Explorers used ice axes to cut their way into the inaccessible 3,400m-high cave. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

Property Address:
215 Cave Drive
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Missouri picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

An enormous system of caves, chambers and tunnels lies hidden beneath the Pyramids of Giza, according to a British explorer who claims to have found the lost underworld of the pharaohs.
Indeed, Giza was known anciently as Rostau, meaning the "mouth of the passages." picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Four children (one 18 month old) are among 29 cult members holed up in a cave. Cult has threatened suicide if cops interfere. picked by bluenutria 2 years ago

Until you notice the orange-suited men clambering around, it's hard to grasp the extraordinary scale of this underground crystal forest.

Nearly 1,000ft below the Chihuahua Desert in Mexico, this cave was discovered by two brothers drilling in the Naica lead and silver mine. It is an eerie sight. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A cave is a natural underground void large enough for a human to enter. This cave you can not only enter, but you can sit down on the sofa and watch TV as well in an awesome underground home. Who said cave dwelling had to be uncomfortable? picked by FreeMind 2 years ago

Amazingly built into a cave, Predjama castle is one of the most visited castles in Europe. Predjama castle and it's caves are situated about 12 km from Postojna, world famous for its extensive karst cave. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

European have been discovered in a cave in Spain, pushing back the beginnings of human occupation of the Continent by up to 400,000 years. The jawbone and teeth found in the Atapuerca hills, near Burgos, have been reliably dated to between 1.1 million and 1.2 million years ago, and probably come from a female who was among the first ancient humans to inhabit Europe. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago