The world's most intriguing natural formations, caves, offer a glimpse into our planet's rich past. This video highlights three recent discoveries that have shocked the world in terms of their historical significance and mysterious nature.
- Witch marks: The largest cluster of witch marks in British caves were discovered at Creswell Craigs in Nottinghamshire. Initially thought to be graffiti, these apotropaic marks are now recognized as important artifacts that shed light on historical beliefs and practices aimed at warding off evil spirits.
- Mysterious figures: Alabama's 19th unnamed cave has revealed a treasure trove of cave art that includes unique anthropomorphs depicting supernatural beings linked to Native American beliefs in a tiered universe of unseen spirit realms. The absence of direct links to known characters raises intriguing questions about the cultural narrative embedded in these glyphs.
- Neanderthal remains: Nine Neanderthal remains were unearthed in the Guari Cave located southeast of Rome, shedding light on a grizzly fate for these ancient human relatives who fell victim to hyena attacks. The discovery of traces of vegetables alongside human and animal remains showcased the diverse diet of these Neanderthals.
These cave discoveries provide significant insights into the historical and cultural beliefs of our ancestors and offer a glimpse into the mysteries of our planet's past.
