Rota Latte Stones Quarry (As Nieves Quarry)
The original quarries for the unique megaliths of Marianas – latte stones. Here are found the largest latte stones – up to 7.6 m long.
Moqua Caves and Moqua Well
Cave where is Moqua Well – an underground lake (0.2 ha) – an important source of freshwater.
Latte Stone Park, Guam
Archaeological park, where eight latte stones are displayed, transferred here from the other parts of Guam. Latte stones are prehistoric megalithic structures – large, erect stones with a rounded capstone on them. The rounded capstone has a flat top. It is speculated that latte stones formed the foundation of houses. There are some 270 sites with latte stones in Guam.
Savusavu Hot Springs
Hot springs located at the seaside, some springs are seen only at low tide. The temperature of springs – up to 90° C. In earlier times these springs were used by locals to boil their food. In the 1870ies for two months these springs turned into geysers, up to 12 – 18 m high.
Le Bone de Leproserie
A magnificent sinkhole that starts with some 50 m deep well and then continues with a 40 m deep lake. The entrance is only 25 m wide but the lake at its base is 160 m wide. Contains 350,000 m³ of freshwater.
Trou de Bone
Impressive, 40 m deep sinkhole with a lake at its bottom. The roots of banyan trees are hanging down the cliff and reach the water.
10 most amazing ancient rock-cut temples in India
Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 10 most amazing ancient rock-cut temples in India Publication 10 most amazing ancient rock-cut temples in India In short The historical rock cut architecture of India is of unprecedented richness and variety. Several of rock-cut temples in India belong to the most amazing achievements of ancient cultures worldwide. Below are listed 10 most […]
Pancha Rathas, Mahabalipuram
A rare example of rock cut monolithic buildings – five ornate shrines and three sculptures of animals. Created in the late 7th century AD.
Masroor Rock Cut Temples (Masrur Temples)
A group of 15 ornate structures made from live stone in the second half of the 8th century in the shape of steep-sided pyramids.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Vaucluse Spring)
Very powerful spring at the foot of 230 m high cliff. Average discharge – 22,000 l/s, at snow melts – 110,000 l/s – thus it is one of the most powerful springs in the world. Dived up to 308 m depth. Source of Sorgue river.
