Tag: caves

Caves around the world that stand out for their natural formations, history, scale, and setting. This tag brings together unique caves worth visiting during travels, from underground chambers shaped by nature to cave systems tied to geology, archaeology, and striking landscapes.

Archaeology, Historics, Religious Places

Göreme Open-Air Museum: Sacred Cave Churches in Cappadocia

Beneath the soft curves of Cappadocia’s surreal landscape lies a world shaped by centuries of faith and resilience. The Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, was once a thriving monastic center for early Christians escaping persecution and punishments of war. After Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire, the region became a spiritual refuge during the Arab-Byzantine wars. Christians who fled … Continue reading Göreme Open-Air Museum: Sacred Cave Churches in Cappadocia

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Historics, Nature

Things to do in Kutaisi, Georgia: Skywalks, Canyons and Dinosaur Footprints

Located in the center of Georgia, Kutaisi is one of the oldest cities in the world, full of history, culture, and beautiful nature. While most people flock to Tbilisi, Kutaisi remains largely underappreciated. The place is known as the entrance to the amazing landscapes of western Georgia, offering a mix of stunning canyons, centuries-old caves and historic sites. If you’re considering visiting more of Georgia … Continue reading Things to do in Kutaisi, Georgia: Skywalks, Canyons and Dinosaur Footprints

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Archaeology, Movie Locations

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Famous Structures in the Neapolis Archaeological Park of Syracuse

An underrated spot in Italy that holds a heavy ground of legends and history, the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse is one of its top attractions and undoubtedly on the list of the best things to see in Sicily. With one of the world’s biggest structures, altars built for Greek gods, fountains and shrines, and a cave made famous by Indiana Jones, the park has … Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Famous Structures in the Neapolis Archaeological Park of Syracuse

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Archaeology, Forests and Jungles

Edakkal Caves: Stone-age Carvings Amidst Kerala’s Famous Wayanad Rainforest

Journey into an era that tell tales from 8000 years ago. Of a prehistoric period when man found ways to make weapons and tools to hunt from stone. An era that spins the wheels of time to 3.4 million years in the past. Trek and comb through the dense Wayanad rainforest while the rushing rhythms of heavy waterfalls and the call of wild animals sound … Continue reading Edakkal Caves: Stone-age Carvings Amidst Kerala’s Famous Wayanad Rainforest

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Archaeology

About Ellora Caves: See The Ancient Stone-Carved Monuments & The Famous Kailasa Temple

At heights that tower as tall as the mountains and strong as their stones, beautiful ancient structures and unbelievably made temples are carved into the rocks in humongous sizes. Its lively, ancient atmosphere beckons you for an adventure, and an adventure is what you will get at the Ellora caves. Located in the Aurangabad district and tagged with a UNESCO logo, the Ellora temples are … Continue reading About Ellora Caves: See The Ancient Stone-Carved Monuments & The Famous Kailasa Temple

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Archaeology

Ajanta Caves Information & Travel Guide: Forest Hiking Path, Must-See Caves, and How to Get There

Sitting in the shape of a horseshoe (or a UFO as your imagination takes you) and surrounded by a forest of light green trees, the Ajanta Caves has etched itself in history and travel as an important and jaw-dropping place of magnificent architecture, story-telling paintings of the old times, and genius engineering that was done as far back as the 2nd century. At a time … Continue reading Ajanta Caves Information & Travel Guide: Forest Hiking Path, Must-See Caves, and How to Get There

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