Tapestry Collection

Beneath the Surface

Explore extraordinary places hidden underground or carved directly into rock. Descend into the historic gold mines beneath Ouro Preto, examine the paintings inside Chumash Painted Cave, and move through the rock-cut chambers of Elephanta. These experiences reveal spaces that can be difficult to reach in person and details that are easily missed once you are there.

  • Areni-1 Cave — Cradle of Culture: Explore Armenia’s Areni Cave — Visit Areni Cave, a historic gem nestled in Armenia’s rugged highlands that unlocks secrets of ancient innovation and ritual. Explore archaeological…
  • Monarch Cave — Movement and Migration at Monarch — Take a virtual tour of Bears Ears National Monument, guided by Pueblo of Acoma tribal members. Explore Monarch, an ancestral site along the 80-mile…
  • Elephanta Caves — A Rock-Cut Marvel of India's Ancient Past — Immerse yourself in the rich history and profound significance of the main cave temple on Elephanta Island. This remarkable feat of engineering…
  • Ouro Preto — Beneath the Baroque City: The Untold Stories of the Miners of Ouro Preto — Below the ornate Baroque town of Ouro Preto lies a complex web of tunnels that shed light on the history of gold mining in Eastern Brazil. Built with…
  • Chumash Painted Cave — Coastal California's Best-Preserved Painted Cave — The brightly painted walls of Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, known as Alaxuluxen to the Barbareño Chumash people, offer a vivid window…

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