Crystal Cave at Arta, Mallorca, Spain

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Wood engraving circa 1896 Explored & first catalogued by French geologist Edouard Martel in 1876. An early visitor was Jules Verne & it is believed to have been his inspiration for the novel Journey to the centre of the Earth.

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Size: 3397px × 5238px
Location: Arta, Capdepera, Mallorca, Spain
Photo credit: © Historical Images Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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