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Varsha Rao, Staff Writer
When it comes to travel, the world is your oyster…except for a select few places that are out of reach for everybody.
While some are closely guarded by indigenous tribes others are home to active volcanoes, or so fragile they cannot survive human interference.
Let us take you on a virtual journey of the mysterious lands largely untouched by humankind.
Lascaux Caves, France
Home to prehistoric paintings more than 17,000 years old, Lascaux Caves in the Vézère Valley in France offer a glimpse into life during the Paleolithic era. Around 1,500 engravings and 600 drawings dot the caves and mostly depict animals, humans and hunting scenes. Originally open to the public, the site was closed in1963 after increasing human presence damaged the art and artificial lighting and air-conditioning took their toll on the precious etchings. These days, budding archaeologists must satisfy themselves with virtual video tours.
The secret world of underwater archaeology
The Cosquer Cave s impressively well-preserved Stone Age paintings were only discovered in 1991. Researchers are always finding new treasures under water.
Treasures of underwater archaeology
No GPS under water
The research divers in Germany systematically study coastal regions and inland lakes. They also work around the world, such as in Mexico and Indonesia. Historical sources, like old land and sea maps, or actual eyewitnesses, sometimes lead them to a discovery underwater. Coincidence, however, is the biggest factor in discoveries. GPS cannot help researchers, as it doesn t work underwater.
Treasures of underwater archaeology
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Unicorn Tapestries.
Gift of John Davison Rockefeller, Jr./The Cloisters, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain
Unicorns may not be real, but they ve still managed to have a pretty lasting cultural impact. According to legend, these beautiful horned beasts have done everything from saving India from being conquered by Genghis Khan to purifying water. Learn more about unicorns with these 10 facts about the mythical, magical creatures.
1. People have been imagining unicorns for a really long time.
The first known depiction of a unicorn found in the Lascaux Caves of modern-day France dates to around 15,000 BCE. Or so people thought, until they realized that the so-called Lascaux unicorn had two horns, drawn confusingly close together.