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Actun Tunichil Muknal

Date: 03/25/2005
Owner: 001
Size: 37 items
Our Day Off we went to ATM cave. This has become a popular eco- tourist cave.

Our Day Off we went to ATM cave. This has become a popular eco- tourist cave.

Our Day Off we went to ATM cave. This has become a popular eco- tourist cave.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 381
Today we were guests of the Belize Institute of Archeology

Today we were guests of the Belize Institute of Archeology

Today we were guests of the Belize Institute of Archeology

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 278
The cave's primary passage is a river. Here Willy snapped this shot of a crab living in the cave.

The cave's primary passage is a river. Here Willy snapped this shot of a crab living in the cave.

The cave's primary passage is a river. Here Willy snapped this shot of a crab living in the cave.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 275
They are much like an ocean crab and do not show any major signs of cave adaptation. These caves flood and many aquatic animals

They are much like an ocean crab and do not show any major signs of cave adaptation. These caves flood and many aquatic animals

They are much like an ocean crab and do not show any major signs of cave adaptation. These caves flood and many aquatic animals from the surface wash into the caves.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 262
Chip was really excited about seeing this cave which we spoke so highly of.  In all fairness, Ed & I nailed Chip with our wa

Chip was really excited about seeing this cave which we spoke so highly of. In all fairness, Ed & I nailed Chip with our wa

Chip was really excited about seeing this cave which we spoke so highly of. In all fairness, Ed & I nailed Chip with our water bottles. Chip handled the abuse well.

Date: 03/25/2005
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There is a 45 minute hike which requires multiple crossings of Roaring Creek.

There is a 45 minute hike which requires multiple crossings of Roaring Creek.

There is a 45 minute hike which requires multiple crossings of Roaring Creek.

Date: 03/25/2005
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Jaguar Swipes on a tree. I saw Fer De Lance On the trail this day.

Jaguar Swipes on a tree. I saw Fer De Lance On the trail this day.

Jaguar Swipes on a tree. I saw Fer De Lance On the trail this day.

Date: 03/25/2005
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The Entrance is quite awesome.

The Entrance is quite awesome.

The Entrance is quite awesome.

Date: 03/25/2005
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Willy lights the water with a strobe to show of the turquoise color.

Willy lights the water with a strobe to show of the turquoise color.

Willy lights the water with a strobe to show of the turquoise color.

Date: 03/25/2005
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Our group begins to enter the cave

Our group begins to enter the cave

Our group begins to enter the cave

Date: 03/25/2005
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A tourist group passes us in the cave. Those who know the cave are concerned about its well being as it becomes more popular.

A tourist group passes us in the cave. Those who know the cave are concerned about its well being as it becomes more popular.

A tourist group passes us in the cave. Those who know the cave are concerned about its well being as it becomes more popular.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 343
Willy Flashes me

Willy Flashes me

Willy Flashes me

Date: 03/25/2005
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The cave has some very nice artifacts

The cave has some very nice artifacts

The cave has some very nice artifacts

Date: 03/25/2005
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This calcified skull has suffered major damage from negligence.

This calcified skull has suffered major damage from negligence.

This calcified skull has suffered major damage from negligence.

Date: 03/25/2005
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Other Bones calcified into the flowstone

Other Bones calcified into the flowstone

Other Bones calcified into the flowstone

Date: 03/25/2005
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The Crystal Skeleton, probally one of the most interesting and well preserved skeletons in the world. There is talk of making th

The Crystal Skeleton, probally one of the most interesting and well preserved skeletons in the world. There is talk of making th

The Crystal Skeleton, probally one of the most interesting and well preserved skeletons in the world. There is talk of making this chamber a world heritage site.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 316
Another Skull coated in Calcite Crystals. Do you recognize anything wrong about this picture.

Another Skull coated in Calcite Crystals. Do you recognize anything wrong about this picture.

Another Skull coated in Calcite Crystals. Do you recognize anything wrong about this picture.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 323
The upper level is well decorated.

The upper level is well decorated.

The upper level is well decorated.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 246
A mayan ceremonial chamber in the background

A mayan ceremonial chamber in the background

A mayan ceremonial chamber in the background

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 276
A gift to the gods, most items were broken to finalize the offering. This could mean that the spirit was released from the item

A gift to the gods, most items were broken to finalize the offering. This could mean that the spirit was released from the item

A gift to the gods, most items were broken to finalize the offering. This could mean that the spirit was released from the item or that the item could no longer be used in the terrestial world. A big sacrafice to make in those days.

Date: 03/25/2005
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One of the rooms in the cave, many are well decorated

One of the rooms in the cave, many are well decorated

One of the rooms in the cave, many are well decorated

Date: 03/25/2005
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The main chamber is a floor of rimstone dams. The area is covered with artifacts. It is important that all who enter carfully wa

The main chamber is a floor of rimstone dams. The area is covered with artifacts. It is important that all who enter carfully wa

The main chamber is a floor of rimstone dams. The area is covered with artifacts. It is important that all who enter carfully watch each step. Looking around at the sites only when stopped.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 343
Ed enjoys some pot

Ed enjoys some pot

Ed enjoys some pot

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 267
Patrick a local Mayan Guide knows much about the jungle.

Patrick a local Mayan Guide knows much about the jungle.

Patrick a local Mayan Guide knows much about the jungle.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 220
Just inside there is a short deep water swim.

Just inside there is a short deep water swim.

Just inside there is a short deep water swim.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 233
The water is very blue. Look for fish.

The water is very blue. Look for fish.

The water is very blue. Look for fish.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 235
Pictures do not do justice for this cave

Pictures do not do justice for this cave

Pictures do not do justice for this cave

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 253
Another shot of the swim

Another shot of the swim

Another shot of the swim

Date: 03/25/2005
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A stone seplechure

A stone seplechure

A stone seplechure

Date: 03/25/2005
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Another shot of the Skull

Another shot of the Skull

Another shot of the Skull

Date: 03/25/2005
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The group gathers

The group gathers

The group gathers

Date: 03/25/2005
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A corner of offerings

A corner of offerings

A corner of offerings

Date: 03/25/2005
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This pot in excellent shape has even suffered damage. I have compared mine & other photo's that show the gradual increase of

This pot in excellent shape has even suffered damage. I have compared mine & other photo's that show the gradual increase of

This pot in excellent shape has even suffered damage. I have compared mine & other photo's that show the gradual increase of finger prints.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 232
Of the rarest are Monkey Pots. I was told that there are only 4 known examples and none in the same cave. I have seen 3.

Of the rarest are Monkey Pots. I was told that there are only 4 known examples and none in the same cave. I have seen 3.

Of the rarest are Monkey Pots. I was told that there are only 4 known examples and none in the same cave. I have seen 3.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 256
A classic Kill hole. Instead of a perfect circle another notch was carved into the hole.

A classic Kill hole. Instead of a perfect circle another notch was carved into the hole.

A classic Kill hole. Instead of a perfect circle another notch was carved into the hole.

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 283
The Skull again

The Skull again

The Skull again

Date: 03/25/2005
Views: 254
The Crystal Skeleton is now protected by a rope to keep visitors from getting too close. This has even suffered damage.

The Crystal Skeleton is now protected by a rope to keep visitors from getting too close. This has even suffered damage.

The Crystal Skeleton is now protected by a rope to keep visitors from getting too close. This has even suffered damage.

Date: 03/25/2005
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