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Caves have fascinated people since time immemorial. Initially, they were used as temporary shelters or underground sanctuaries. Since antiquity, scholars began to look at them from a scientific perspective. Since then, many theories have emerged about their origin, the formation of stalactites, and the origins of bones and archaeological finds in caves. Most of these theories led to dead ends in scientific development, and many of them are amusing from today's perspective. However, the aim of this book is not to mock ancient scholars. After all, they all had to fight against entrenched stereotypes and dogmas not only with their conscience and scientific colleagues but also with an opponent far stronger, the church. Let us embark on a journey through the pages of this book to explore caves over the millennia - from antiquity to the recent past, from the Old World to the New World and distant areas of Asia. The publication, richly supplemented with historical visual material, provides a unique opportunity...
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Author: Hejna Michal
Publication date: September 8, 2021
Manufacturer: Machart s.r.o.
Genres: Environment and ecology, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Natural sciences
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 224
ISBN/EAN: 9788076560192