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Devetashka - the Bulgarian Cave with 70,000 Years of Human Habitation
Devetashka cave is an enormous cave in Bulgaria, which has provided shelter for groups of humans since the late Paleolithic era, and continuously for tens of thousands of years since then. Now abandoned by humans, it remains a site of national and international significance and is home to some 30,000 bats.
Devetashka cave, which is known as Devetàshka peshterà in Bulgaria, is located roughly 18 kilometres north of Lovech, near the village of Devetaki. It is a karst cave formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks and characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems.
The cave itself is immense, measuring approximately 2 kilometres in length and with a huge entrance ‘hall’ measuring 60 metres in height. In places the ceiling is 100 metres above the ground and there are seven huge holes through which daylight illuminates the vast interior. It is these holes that earned the cave the name Maarata or Oknata ("the eyes").
About 200 meters from the entrance, the cave separates into two branches. On the left side, a small river runs along it, forming miniature lakes and waterfalls, passing through the main hall and eventually flowing into the Osam River. The right side is warm and dry and contains several chambers, ending with a round hall, known as the Altar. Beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, rivulets, majestic natural domes and arches can be found within the enormous cave and one can see why various human populations would have chosen Devetashka as their home.
Devetashka Cave was rediscovered by a Bulgarian scientist in 1921 but was not fully excavated until the 1950s when the intention was to transform the cave into a giant warehouse. Studies revealed that it has been inhabited almost continuously since the late Paleolithic era. The earliest traces of human presence date back to the middle of the Early Stone Age around 70,000 years ago. The Devetashka cave also contained one of the richest sources of cultural artifacts from the Neolithic (6th millennium - 4th millennium B C).
In June, 1996, Devetashka Cave was declared a natural landmark. The cave is probably best known for its part in the action movie ‘The Expendables 2’, filmed in 2011, in which Sylvester Stallone crash lands a plane into Jean Claude Van Damme’s subterranean lair.
Yashka is ready to play continuously, but we are not able to satisfy his requests. And Yashka is often bored, but sometimes he plays with his toys alone, or chases the cat around the garden.
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This what I believe to be a BMH Marine Siwertell auger-type continuous unloader which has a capacity of 17,000 tonnes per normal working day. The unloader is installed at the Kwinana Bulk Berth No. 4, Kwinana, Western Australia.
RKO_9939.
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Continuous welded rail makes for such a smooth ride under our caboose as we leave Jim Thorpe on the 11:00 train bound for the Lehigh Gorge State Park.
This is a "continuous ship unloader" of the "bucket elevator" type. Capacity is 2,500 t/h. It just finished unloading the vessel "Pu Sheng 6" (浦盛6, IMO 3686337), still moored to the pier.
Photo taken from a ferry, in this upload you can see unloading "in action".
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Poike, the oldest volcano:
The Poike volcano was the first piece of land that emerged from the sea and, together with subsequent volcanic eruptions, formed the present territory of Easter Island. Its somewhat remote and isolated location and its difficult access make Poike a little-visited place. However, this mysterious territory contains secret corners and ancient legends that invite to discover it calmly and to know better the past of the island.
Poike, the first volcano on the island:
The name of Poike, usually translated by “hill”, seems to come from the Rapanui expression “Po” (night); “ike” (break) which means “place where the night breaks” because it is the first place on the island that receives the first rays of the rising sun.
Indeed, the Poike is located at the eastern end of Easter Island, and is the oldest of the three main volcanoes on the island, next to the Rano Kau and the Ma’unga Terevaka, which originated their formation. It is estimated that this first eruptive center emerged from the sea about 3 million years ago creating the so-called Poike Peninsula, although its activity was maintained until about 300 thousand years ago. Originally this peninsula was an island but later it was joined to the main body of the island, by lava flows coming from the Terevaka and other nearby volcanic centers.
The Poike is now an inactive volcano with a fairly symmetrical cone shape. The main crater has a circular shape and by its resemblance to a halo of sun or moon was called Pua Katiki, although in another version its name would mean “hill that serves to monitor the cattle.” Unlike other craters, this is totally dry and measures around 150 meters in diameter and about 10 meters deep. Inside a small eucalyptus forest grows that crowns the summit like a leafy green plume visible from afar.
From Pua Katiki, where the Poike reaches a maximum height of 460 meters, a wide plain of gentle slope is observed. which covers an area of about 4.5 km from east to west and 3.5 km from north to south. This large area, almost exclusively covered by a type of grass called here hoi (Sporobolus indicus), ends abruptly on 100-meter-high coastal cliffs formed by the continuous erosion of the sea on the Poike peninsula.
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For some unknown reason, during the period of construction of the large statues, considered the golden age of the island, it is believed that the inhabitants of the Poike peninsula remained separate from the others and hardly participated in the work of carving in the quarries of Rano Raraku.
One proof of its isolation is that only two of the statues found in the Poike are made of the lapilli tuff of the Rano Raraku, while the rest of the statues were made of the white trachyte coming from the Poike deposits.
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21km northeast of Hanga Roa.
Opposite the "dark corner" (picture in the first comment below), the "bright" corner of my yard has full sun. There is a continuous show of perennial flowers from early Spring to late summer. Bright yellow lilies start off, followed by yellow sedum. As they fade, the purple phlox emerge and stay all summer, and the yellow Black Eyed Susan join shortly after. A row of tall Helianthus in back will emerge in late summer.
The best part is that they are all perennials (no planting needed) : )
Explore #302, 9-4-20
Raeapteek
The Raeapteek is one of the oldest continuously running pharmacies in Europe, having always been in business in the same house since the early 15th century.
Shot of the Hull-Rust-Mahoning mine in Hibbing, Minnesota from the former Mineview viewing area.
The mine is a conglomerate of several other mines and has operated continuously for over 100 years. It is the largest open pit iron mine in the United States.
This viewing area was supposed to have moved in 2018 so they could mine at this location. I have found no evidence that it has moved. In 1919, the whole north end of the town of Hibbing was moved due to expansion of the mine.
Somewhere in the distance in this photo is a rare triple divide. Native Americans called it the "Hill of Three Waters." The St. Lawrence and Laurentian (Northern) divides meet here, resulting in three ways a drop of water could go from here. It could either flow north into Hudson's Bay, east into the Great Lakes via the St. Lawrence Seaway, or south to the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River.
Check out Minnesota Brown's Hill of Three Waters article for an interesting perspective on this place.
Wikipedia: The red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is an Asian lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. Like other lapwings they are ground birds that are incapable of perching. Their characteristic loud alarm calls are indicators of human or animal movements and the sounds have been variously rendered as did he do it or pity to do it leading to the colloquial name of did-he-do-it bird. Usually seen in pairs or small groups and usually not far from water they sometimes form large aggregations in the non-breeding season (winter). They nest in a ground scrape laying three to four camouflaged eggs. Adults near the nest fly around, diving at potential predators while calling noisily. The cryptically patterned chicks hatch and immediately follow their parents to feed, hiding by lying low on the ground or in the grass when threatened.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-wattled_lapwing
Conservation status: Least Concern
(Note: I was trying to get chick and parent in the same frame, but the parent tries to lead you away from the chicks as a strategy of defense. If you happen to get too close both parents will continuously dive bomb you.)
I grow this smoke bush because it always has such attractive new growth..... spring, summer and fall
The natural world, moreover, is still undergoing a transformation for which the word “drama” is more appropriate than a term like “design” or “plan.” The theological significance of our focus on drama rather than design is that a drama can be the carrier of a meaning that presently lies hidden in the future…
… Theology, as I understand it, looks for the presence of God not in the breaks but in the blossoming of nature…
… Traditional theology’s lack of interest in the cosmic journey is forgivable, of course, since only after Einstein could it have learned that the entire universe is a continuous narrative and not just a platform from which to launch our spiritual adventures.
-God after Einstein What’s Really Going On in the Universe? John F. Haught
In Ambush series.
After the disappointment to find the Unsub (Unknown Subject), Britney continues searching a prey.
Continuous below freezing temperatures have kept the creek freezing and aqua colored, 40 degrees expected tomorrow, may all change...
Program:Manual
Lens:24-70mm f/2.8 G VR
F:2.8
Speed:1/1250
ISO:100
Focal Length:70 mm
AF Fine Tune Adj:+16
Focus Mode:AF-C
AF Area:Dynamic Area (3D-tracking)
Shooting Mode:Continuous, Auto ISO
VR:Off
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
WB:Auto0
Picture Control:Neutral
Focus Distance:0.79 m
Dof:0.020 m (0.785 - 0.804)
HyperFocal:58.24 m
It snowed on and off all day today; at times I couldn't see two meters ahead of me. We've had it unconventionally well this year that many were surprised at the above-average temperatures and little snow. Well, here it all comes in a package: snow, wind, snow, wind, and chill, chill, chill. We're expecting a -39 with wind-chill effects in some areas around us (Southwestern Ontario). Still, not complaints. The kids are having the time of their lives and are enjoying every inch of snow... Wish you all a warm weekend! Stay warm...
- Romildo, why are you thinking about that? I do not know, maybe GloGlo is dead and he does not know it, but I feel like GloGlo is with us, ...... Say Romildo, do you take him for dead? -Noooooo, I think they kidnapped him, and then ask for a reward. Hayyyyy Romildo, who wanted to kidnap GloGlo and even less to ask for a reward?
Dear Clotilde there is everything in this world, you did not see our new neighbor?, ..- Who? -I think her name is LAVEAU, .. she is rare she always walks in witchcraft and those things, ... besides the husband I have not seen him, but he must know something, .... tomorrow I will go to his house, ... I will prepare the Mauser just in case. Romildoooooo, I do not want any more problems with the neighbors, .. but just in case put on my father's bulletproof vest, I do not want you to get killed, .ok? yesssss DEAR !!!
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About the story of Clotilde and Romildo, ... album A very normal family
- Romildo, ¿por qué estás pensando en eso? No lo sé, tal vez GloGlo está muerto y él no lo sabe, pero siento que GloGlo está con nosotros, ...... Diga Romildo, ¿lo da por muerto? -Noooooo, creo que lo secuestraron, y luego piden una recompensa. Hayyyyy Romildo, ¿quién quería secuestrar a GloGlo y menos aún pedir una recompensa?
Querida Clotilde hay de todo en este mundo, ¿no viste a nuestro nuevo vecino?, .. - ¿Quién? -Creo que se llama LAVEAU, .. es raro que siempre ande en la brujería y esas cosas, ... además del marido no lo he visto, pero debe saber algo, .... mañana iré a su casa, ... ...prepararé el Mauser por si acaso. Romildoooooo, no quiero más problemas con los vecinos, .. pero por si acaso ponte el chaleco antibalas de mi padre, no quiero que te maten, .ok? ¡¡¡Síssssss queridos!!!
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Sobre la historia de Clotilde y Romildo, ... álbum Una familia muy normal
I remember that day very well. I was out in the field with several pro birders - something that happens very rarely. And the day was bright, but quite windy.
For the weavers, sudden gusts of wind disturbed these hanging nests and some of them got entangled in the acacia plant branches. The weavers were continuously inspecting the nests and I remember 1-2 of the nests were stuck on the branches rendering them unsafe from predators and thus useless. This nest was intact, but the bird took no chances - he inspected it several times and was protecting it from other males who I think were trying to grab it.
This one looked like a winning nest to me - well built - complete and sturdy. The quality of the nest determines the males chances to find a mate in these species.
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The San Michele Cemetery has been Venice’s principal cemetery since its creation in 1807. The cemetery is located on the island of Isola di San Michele between Venice and Murano.
In addition to the main consecrated Catholic burial ground, there are separate Protestant and Eastern Orthodox sections catering to non-Catholics. The Jewish cemetery of Venice is located on the island of Lido. Both the cemetery and the island are named after the church of San Michele in Isola built in the 15th century on the island, dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel.
Established in 1807, San Michele has been under continuous use as the main burial ground of Venice for over 200 years. Space is tight, and therefore cemetery management puts graves up for lease for 12 years, recycling communal plots following lease expiration by removing skeletal remains to be transferred to an ossuary.
HDR Photography at St. Alban's Cathedral Church, UK by Timothy Selvage.
St. Alban's is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain.
Once again I turnned up a little too late in the day so was only just able to get enough light to touch the gorgeous painted roof.
I was searching around for a switch to turn on the little red lamps and then realised that they were candle holders (without the candles). I'm definitely due for another trip soon.
I've been missing my Churches.
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The Chinguetti Mosque is a mosque in Chinguetti, Mauritania. It was an ancient center of worship created by the founders of the oasis city of Chinguetti in the Adrar region of Mauritania in the thirteenth or fourteenth century. The minaret of this ancient structure is supposed to be the second oldest in continuous use anywhere in the Muslim world.
In the 1970s the mosque was restored through a UNESCO effort, but it, along with the city itself, continues to be threatened by intense desertification.
In 1996 the old town of Chinguetti was added to the Unesco world heritage list, together with the old towns of Ouadane, Tichitt and Oualata.
In Sunni Islam, Chinguetti is generally regarded as the 7th holy city.
Submitted: 18/01/2018
Accepted: 24/01/2019
continuously basking in the bright southwestern sun.... Rhyolite Nevada, bordering Death Valley, Calif.
On this first day of 2015, in the biting cold, a Nikko Blue Hydrangea bud grows quietly in late afternoon sun. The promise of Spring.
Happy first day of 2015, my friends!
Following a few days of continuous very stormy weather with gusty winds exceeding 40mph night and day and heavy showers saturating the ground I was concerned about feeding opportunities for this lovely Barn Owl which had been hunting over the rough grassland beyond my garden. Its incredibly acute ears, assisted by the snow white feathered heart shaped facial disc are hampered by the noise of strong wind. Further, without the waterproof protection afforded the feathers of other birds such conditions can prove critical for the Barn Owl.
But then, after the storm, I caught sight of it as dawn was breaking, flying low with what looks like a vole plucked from its nesting spot, grasses trailing, cluthched tightly in its talons.
I took this photo in low light but it does show a pleasing outcome for the owl.
Thank you all for your kind responses.
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WellSky HQ at City Place Complex
Overland Park, KS
Continuously changing light show synchronized with the NetWorld building across the street. Light show runs continuously between sunset and sunrise...
Lighthouses have always been beacons of hope. They may be superfluous in this age of GPS, but they will always remain a powerful symbol.
The Low Head Lighthouse on the east side of the entrance to the Tamar River, was built in 1833. It is the third lighthouse constructed in Australia, and is also the oldest continuous pilot station. It was built with convict labour and is a thing of beauty.
As the sun set last Saturday evening, I took this photograph from Greens Beach. We are looking across the mouth of the Tamar. The light is on and there's a lovely little reflection on the wet sand in front of me. The sea is calm and the sky is captivating.
More boats in Caernarfon.
CAERNARFON Inhabited continuously since pre-Roman times, the Royal Town of Caernarfon is the jewel in North Wale’s crown. Dominated by the world famous medieval fortress built for King Edward I, the town’s Royal connections stretch back to when it was the realm of ancient Celtic chieftains. However it was in 1969, with the investiture of Charles as Prince of Wales at the castle, that Caernarfon became a truly international destination. A busy market town and major tourist centre, Caernarfon’s idyllic coastal location overlooking the Menai Straits and the Isle of Angelsey, makes it a magnet for sailing, boating and waters sports enthusiasts and accordingly provides superb marine facilities. Indeed it was in 1933, Group Captain Lionel Brabazon-Rees set sail from The Royal Welsh Yacht Club, in his 34-foot ketch "May" to Florida and become the first man to sail across the Atlantic single handed. Doc Fictoria is set alongside the beautiful harbour and offers the range of marine services one would expect from a town that maintains such high standards including 46 pontoon berths with electricity and fresh water, state of the art security and a publicly accessed visitor’s pontoon. The Caernarfon Sailing Club is located nearby as are Plas Menai National Watersports Centre and Slate Quay. There are also several sailing schools that cater for all levels and experience. In and around the town there is a wealth of things to see and do. Green Wood Forest Park is set in 17 magical acres that combines woodland adventures with attractions and rides. Other ‘must do’s’ include the narrow gauge Welsh Highland Railway, Hwylfan Fun Centre, which is the largest of its kind in North Wales, Gypsy Wood Park at the foothills of Snowdonia and The Faenol - North Wales’ premier concert venue. As you would expect the accommodation in Caernarfon is excellent from camping to bed and breakfast, budget to four star hotels. There is a pleasant, vibrant bustle to the town centre. The shopping is wonderfully eclectic, the cafes and pubs ooze warmth and hospitality, the entertainment is diverse, matched only by the international dining, which is on a par with some of Europe’s most gastronomic major cities. It has to be said that Caernarfon offers visitors a rich, fulfilling experience with an insight to the culture and history of this fascinating, ancient country that is second to none.