A ‘unique’ collection of ‘pearl caves’ containing archaeological artifacts has been found in an ancient tunnel. The pearls are a type of ‘speleothem’ – mineral deposits that are ...

Over thousands of years, a solid, almost perfectly round calcite pearl is formed. Pearls are rare and in most caves are no larger than a marble. The cave pearls here are the size of baseballs ...

A ‘unique’ collection of ‘pearl caves’ containing archaeological artefacts has been found in an ancient tunnel. The pearls are a type of ‘speleothem’ – mineral deposits that are ...

From stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at seven amazing caves that ...

Relatively lesser known than Ajanta Caves, Pitalkhora Caves are known for its fascinating carvings. One of the largest group of Buddhist structures belonging to Hinayana school, the rock-cut ...