Cave Collection (page 4)

Thuy Son Buddhist Sanctuary, Marble Mountain, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Rock tunnel at Traigh Mhor, North Lewis, Isle of Lewis

Visitor beside one of the Buddha statues at the 5th Century Yungang Caves, a series of Buddhist grottoes

Guardian statue and entrance to the Goa Gajah, the Elephant cave, dating from the 11th century, discovered in 1923, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Blue glacial ice inside an ice cave, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, USA
Blue glacial ice is exposed inside an ice cave at the terminus of Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, Tongass National Forest; Alaska, United States of America

View from inside ice cave under the Vatnajokull Glacier towards snow covered mountains, near Jokulsarlon Lagoon, South Iceland, Polar Regions

Staffa, Fingals Cave Signed, lower right: J
Staffa, Fingals Cave Signed, lower right: " J.M.W. Turner RA", Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775-1851, British

Wat Tham Suwan Khuha Buddhist Cave, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

FRANCE

A sign pointing tho the wine cellar (Cave) in front of green shrubs at Chateau Soucherie of Pierre-Yves Tijou, Maine et Loire, France

Blue Grotto / Malta / Coates
The inside of the Blue Grotto

Free diving in a cave off Espanola Island, Galapagos, South America

Grottes de Lacave, Dordogne, France, Europe

Caves at Dunhuang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gansu province, China, Asia

A climber lowers off a very overhanging cave climb on the cliffs above Bielsa, Spanish Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain

Holgate Glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, United States of America, North America

A man mountain biking, in Rydal Cave, Lake district, UK
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Ruby Falls, 145 ft waterfall deep inside Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Yungang Caves cut during the Northern Wei Dynasty, dating from 460 AD, UNESCO World Heritage Site near Datong, Shanxi province, China, Asia

Fingals Cave / Whimper
Fingals Cave, Staffa, Hebrides, Scotland

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The churchyard at LLANFAIR- PWLLGWYNGYLLGOGERYCHWYRNDROBWLL -LLANDISILIOGOGOGOCH (Church of St Mary white hazel hollow near the rapid whirlpool - Tysilios church of red cave.)

Schools of Pacific creolefish (Cephalopholis colonus) and Panamic sergeant major (Abudefduf troschelii) swimming through sun beams inside an underwater cavern

St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas)
XIR200019 St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 46.5x56.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

A caver in Kingsdale master cave, Yorkshire Dales, UK
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Man in an ice cave of Breidamerkurjokull, Austurland, Iceland(MR)

Sapphire ice cave of Breidamerkurjokull, Austurland, Iceland

A tourist in Gigjagja cave during night with northern lights, Sudurland, Iceland(MR)

Playa de Cuevas del Mar, Llanes, Asturias, Spain

Phra Nang Beach seen from Phra nang Cave, Railay, Krabi, Thailand

Phra Nang Beach seen from Phra nang Cave, Railay, Krabi, Thailand

Africa, Namibia. Erongo Region. from a cave in the Bushmen Paradise in Spitzkoppe area.

The Due Sorelle (Two Sisters) beach, Conero Riviera, Sirolo, Ancona province, Marche, Italy

Pieces of ice with sun reflection at lake Baikal, Irkutsk region, Siberia, Russia

Petroglyph dating from the Bronze Age, San Xurxo, Cotobade, Spain, 2000 BC (petroglyph)
AIS5355998 Petroglyph dating from the Bronze Age, San Xurxo, Cotobade, Spain, 2000 BC (petroglyph); © Iberfoto.

Christ taken to the tomb, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665417 Christ taken to the tomb, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Christ taken to the tomb, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Prehistoric man, c.1880 (illustration)
8698400 Prehistoric man, c.1880 (illustration) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: History. Prehistory. Bear hunting)

Elora Caves, Maharashtra, India (engraving)
8725335 Elora Caves, Maharashtra, India (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elora Caves, Maharashtra, India); © Dinodia Photo.

Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton (circa 1761-1815), 1785-86 (oil on canvas)
7337921 Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton (circa 1761-1815), 1785-86 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting the ideal European landscape of the post-glacial period, showing Irish Elk, Woolly Mammoth
5309099 Engraving depicting the ideal European landscape of the post-glacial period, showing Irish Elk, Woolly Mammoth, Hairy Rhinoceros, Urus, Cave Bear and Cave Hyena

The Lydstep Cavern, Pembrokeshire, Wales
7243360 The Lydstep Cavern, Pembrokeshire, Wales.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lydstep Cavern, Pembrokeshire, Wales, seen here in the 19th century)

A cave dwelling in the side of the cliffs on a branch of San Juan River
5616064 A cave dwelling in the side of the cliffs on a branch of San Juan River; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a cave dwelling in the side of the cliffs on a branch of San Juan River)

Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops, 1887
7125131 Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops, 1887; (add.info.: Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops. From A Popular History of Greece, published 1887.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Blue grotto, Capri Island, Italy, c.1890-c.1900
1128977 Blue grotto, Capri Island, Italy, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, 1630s (oil on copper, mounted on wood)
XOS5880013 The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, 1630s (oil on copper, mounted on wood) by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); 36.2x43.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

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Grotte et traversee du Glacier des Bossons (b/w photo)
8640719 Grotte et traversee du Glacier des Bossons (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotte et traversee du Glacier des Bossons)

The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre (engraving)
8638831 The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre)

Grotto of Antiparos, Greece (engraving)
8634953 Grotto of Antiparos, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotto of Antiparos, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

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Exploring the depths of human perception, the cave becomes a metaphorical gateway to enlightenment. Just like Plato's Cave Allegory, where prisoners mistake shadows for reality, we too often find ourselves trapped in our own limited perspectives. The replica of Lascaux II cave painting C013/7378 takes us back thousands of years, reminding us of the ancient wisdom and artistic expressions that have been preserved within these mysterious caverns. Stone-age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France further unveil humanity's innate desire to leave its mark on history. Hidden within cliff caves lies an unexpected treasure - Cova d'en Xoroi in Cala en Porter, Menorca. As evening falls and a pub darts match commences inside this unique bar built into nature's embrace, one can't help but marvel at the ingenuity and adaptability of humankind. Venturing deeper into history, South Condurrow Mine in Camborne transports us to Cornwall during 1892 when miners risked their lives daily to extract precious minerals from beneath the earth's surface. The resilience and determination displayed by these workers are awe-inspiring. Merlin's Cave stands as a testament to mythical tales and legends passed down through generations. This mystical refuge sparks imagination and invites contemplation about what lies beyond our tangible reality. In Lourdes' Grotto resides a statue that has become synonymous with hope and healing for millions around the world. It serves as a reminder that even within darkness or despair, there is always room for faith and miracles. Tragically destroyed by the Taliban, Buddha statue carved into cliffs in Bamiyan once stood tall as an emblem of peace and serenity amidst Afghanistan's rugged landscape. Its absence now echoes louder than ever before - a stark reminder of how cultural heritage can be lost forever if not protected.