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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.
FAMILIAR SPECIES, but I think they are atrative and would like to see, more posted on Flickr. The House Sparrow loves human habitations in small groups, dust bathes and takes food from feeders. Sadly in decline in many parts of the U,K
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Chough - Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax
While its black plumage identifies it as a crow, the chough (pronounced 'chuff') has a red bill and legs unlike any other member of the crow family. It is restricted to the west of the British Isles.
It readily displays its mastery of flight with wonderful aerial displays of diving and swooping. This Schedule 1 species can be found in flocks in autumn and winter.
There are two species of passerine birds commonly called chough that constitute the genus Pyrrhocorax of the Corvidae (crow) family of birds. These are the red-billed chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax), and the Alpine chough (or yellow-billed chough) (Pyrrhocorax graculus). The white-winged chough of Australia, despite its name, is not a true chough but rather a member of the family Corcoracidae and only distantly related.
The choughs have black plumage and brightly coloured legs, feet, and bills, and are resident in the mountains of southern Eurasia and North Africa. They have long broad wings and perform spectacular aerobatics. Both species pair for life and display fidelity to their breeding sites, which are usually caves or crevices in a cliff face. They build a lined stick nest and lay three to five eggs. They feed, usually in flocks, on short grazed grassland, taking mainly invertebrate prey, supplemented by vegetable material or food from human habitation, especially in winter.
Population:
UK breeding:
250-350 pairs in Great Britain; 120-150 pairs on the Isle of Man
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.
From ancient civilizations to today's experts, we've been warned over and over and over again: if we don't take care of this sacred home we've been given, it won't be able to provide us with shelter, food, and comfort any longer, just as surely as a house we abuse and neglect will be condemned as unfit for human habitation sooner or later ;-(
Sylvia Browne, End of Days: Predictions and Prophecies about the End of the World, 2008
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arilbred iris, 'Walker Ross', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Aril iris have "beards" on their falls and some have beards on their standards. They are related to the bearded iris commonly grown in gardens. Most of the Aril species are native to the Middle East and Central Asia. The term, aril, refers to a white fleshy appendage on the seeds that attracts ants which disperse the seeds.
Habitation sur mesure
Merci à vous tous pour vos visites et commentaires
Thanks to all of you for the comments and visits
Nikon D800 Tamron 150-600
Ancienne habitation sucrière depuis la colonisation, c'est aujourd'hui, c'est aujourd'hui une distillerie qui produit les rhums Clément et un site historique et culturel .
Situé sur le domaine de l'habitation,construite dans le pure style colonial: Une structure de bois centrale autour de laquelle des galeries assurent la séparation et l'acces aux pièces principales,La maison de maitre datant de la fin du XVIII siecle a été restauré afin de retrouver son éclat et son cachet d'antan.Dans ce ce lieu s'est tenu le 14 Mars 1991 durant le guerre du GOLFE, la rencontre au sommet entre les pésidents F. MITERAND et G. BUSH
Located on the estate of the habitation, built in pure colonial style: A central wood structure around which galleries provide separation and access to the main rooms, The master house dating from the end of the XVIII century was restored in order to regain its brilliance and stamp of yesteryear.In this place was held on March 14, 1991 during the GULF war, the summit meeting between the presidents F. MITERAND and G. BUSH.
Autrefois habitations de pêcheurs, ces cabanes ont été réhabilitées en 1993, le Village de Pêcheurs est également un paradis pour les amateurs d'ornithologie.
Formerly fishermen's dwellings, these huts were renovated in 1993. The Fishing Village is also a paradise for birdwatchers.
- Habitation traditionnelle des gardians, cette cabane a été
construite avec les matériaux traditionnels : la sagno (roseau) pour la toiture et les murs, l’orme et le tamaris pour la structure.
- Traditional house of the gardians, this cabin was built with traditional materials: the sagno (reed) for the roof and the walls, the elm and the tamarisk for the structure.
[taken with permission]
The Bushmen established the Nyae Nyae Conservancy, a game reserve of about 30 x 35 km around a pan (Nyae Nyae Pan), which turns into a lake after good rainfalls.
In this regoin the Bushmen can be seen in their natural habitation and one can even partake in a hunt or a nature walk. It is estimated today that about 30,000 San are living in Namibia, of which about 2,000 still have a traditional way of live.
Un beau champignon. Peut-être pleurote du chêne.? Si quelqu'un connaît ce champignon, je suis preneur
A beautiful mushroom. Maybe oak oyster mushroom.? If anyone knows this mushroom, I'm interested.
une simulation de Tongkonan pour servir de dernière demeure de défunts Chrétiens.....
Les Tongkonans sont les habitations traditionnelles très spécifiques du Pays Toraja....Nous allons les découvrir dans les clichés à venir
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a simulation of a Tongkonan as a last resting place for a deceased Christian.....
Tongkonans are the very specific traditional dwellings of the Toraja country....We will discover them in the following pictures
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una simulación de un Tongkonan como último lugar de descanso para un difunto Christian.....
Los Tongkonans son las viviendas tradicionales muy específicas del país de los Toraja.... Las descubriremos en las siguientes imágenes
Perhaps the best preserved of all stone built sheepfold bields in the Yorkshire Dales and a very fine advertisement for Swaledale as it is either the first or last sign of human habitation to be seen on the road from upper Swaledale to Nateby in Cumbria
I think the factory where I work has a grunge spaceship sort of vibe. Like in the first Alien movie. I know, I am weird like that. I am a Sci fi freak.
Happy Slider Sunday
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It's not a huge surprise that there are habitations at the bottom of the Black Sea.
-Robert Ballard
Before the medieval period mermaids were seen by many cultures around the world as terrifying, scary beings. Sailors originally described them as a complete fish body with a human or monster heads until eventually they evolved into beautiful sirens luring men to their doom. Some people have linked the mysterious Oarfish to these legends which adds to the overall fascination with mermaids into the 21st century.
Fantasy Fair is about to vanish back into the mists for another year; you have just one day left to visit the fantastic builds and help raise money for a worthy cause.
Available now at Fantasy Fair:
⦿Floro @ the Yuum Baalal Grotto sim
⦿Aerth @ the Galerie Gaillard sim
⦿ floro x K R E E P - Phyco Tendrils - Rigged v2 (animated to move randomly, with colour hud)
At the Fantasy Fair Event - Yuum Baalal Grotto
Creator's Flickr.
⦿ floro x K R E E P - Ishem Antennae (can be moved into different positions)
At the Fantasy Fair Event - Yuum Baalal Grotto
Creator's Flickr.
⦿ floro x K R E E P - Ishem Glow for Ishem Antennae (add-on hud)
At the Fantasy Fair Event - Yuum Baalal Grotto
Creator's Flickr.
⦿ [AURO] - : Te Moana - Equilucis - [FATPACK] (Texture for Riptide tail)
At the Fantasy Fair Event - The Wraithwoods
Creator's Flickr.
⦿ [AURO] x [ECHO] - : Paua - Add On Flexi Fins : [FATPACK]
At the Fantasy Fair Event - The Wraithwoods
Creator's Flickr.
⦿ [AURO] - : Ritualist Marks
At the Fantasy Fair Event - The Wraithwoods
Creator's Flickr.
⦿ [AERTH] - Sunscale Naga Tattoos (materials tattoo, works well with Riptide tail or combine with other critters)
At the Fantasy Fair Event - Galerie Gaillard
Creator's Flickr.
⦿ [Petrichor] - : Keroana Staff
At the Fantasy Fair Event - Mire of Whispers
Creator's Vendor.
Including:
{Aii & Ego} + Riptide Mermaid +
{Aii} + Shadowmancer Neck Collar +
{Aii & Ego} + Bleeding Heart Cuff Jewelry +
.Shi x Messiah : Hair / Unisex .
CRYPTID : The Agma head
[ContraptioN] - Decor: Giant Kelp
My first view of this impressive terrain was here. Definitely knew I was in the Badlands.
This overlook provides the opportunity to see Badlands formations and the grassy ecosystems that cling to them.
"The name Badlands National Park poses an interesting question: why would you try to entice people to visit a park by calling it bad? In truth, the name is an homage to people that lived in the Badlands before it was a national park. For hundreds of years, the Lakota people have called this area mako sica, which literally translates to “bad lands.” When early French fur trappers passed through this area, they called the area les mauvaises terres a traveser (‘bad lands to travel across’). Since the French trappers spent time with the Lakota, it is likely that the French name is derived directly from the Lakota one. But why? What made this area deserve a “bad” name?
The Badlands presents many challenges to easy travel. When it rains in the Badlands, the wet clay becomes slick and sticky, making it very difficult to cross. The jagged canyons and buttes that cover the landscape also make it hard to navigate. The winters are cold and windy, the summers are hot and dry, and the few water sources that exist are normally muddy and unsafe to drink. These factors make the land difficult to survive in, and evidence of early human activity in the Badlands points to seasonal hunting rather than permanent habitation.
One final fun fact about the name of Badlands National Park: In 1922, when Badlands was first proposed as a national park, the suggested name was Wonderland National Park!" nps.gov
A sparrow's portrait. The bird reminds us of the psalm 104:
“By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing…”
Jeremiah 9:10 “For the mountains will I take up a weeping and wailing, and for the habitations of the wilderness a lamentation, because they are burned up, so that none can pass through them; neither can men hear the voice of the cattle; both the fowl of the heavens and the beast have fled; they are gone.”
Third image in my Bird Art series...
I've always liked this bird, with its black head, gray back, and soft white belly. We only see them in winter here, since they migrate to mid-Wisconsin from their more northern summer habitation in Canada.
This one posed nicely for me on a branch in a local park. I gave it a frosty vignette and then a color-coordinated frame.
Enjoy!