Cave of Crystals | 100 Wonders | Atlas Obscura

A gargantuan crystal kingdom is hidden under Mexico.
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[@danimal865]

This is just one little cave. Imagine what wonders we havent found yet

[@joejose8433]

Denise food waste tons of money making little bitty so-called Rover of the rolling the surface of Mars costing billions of dollars and yet we haven't even discovered what the Earth is really all about 😂 there are wonders in one is herestop this planet and yet we don't even stop to explore more of it 😉 places around the world where the water goes up with but with into the river rather than coming down yeah place is right here in the United States with all you got to do is drive to a certain place put your car in neutral in the car will literally go up a hill it's a rather popular tourist attraction I forgot what town that is somewhere in Pennsylvania I maine

[@danimal865]

@@joejose8433 its an optical illusion, your car cant roll uphill. Thats impossible. It looks uphill, but it isnt.

[@bjlove259]

Do you mean what you have not digged up yet, trying too get rich. Folks take things from mother Earth and nature just too get rich. Even the animals, even people. No one realizing that the earth is a living breathing being as well, just like yourself. Those crystals are found in veins, transporting energy threw out the planet. But folks are stucked in ignorance. Killing your own planet just to get rich or die trying. Wow what a (Savage).... Ancestors were right, this has too end.

[@danimal865]

@@bjlove259 i dont own a single piece of jewelry, so i could care less about gold and diamonds, i was talking about just finding places like whats in the video. I do agree though, humans are shitty

[@bjlove259]

@@danimal865 We do not have too dig or dynamite or beautiful planet mother Earth. We can all go noodling just getting what's on the surface. I see so many people that are doing just that and they enjoy just getting off the surface. But then I see some people putting dynamite in her and blowing the world up. Just like I said the earth is a living being as well just like us. And she is trying to communicate with her children, saying she has too get rid of this parasites that's destroying her. But people are not spiritual in that sense, when it comes to nature. Everyone wants too get rich or die trying, just too obtain an illusion. When the planet is waiting on humanity too wise up and rise up especially in consciousness. But folks would rather stay asleep, which is call the sleeping Buddha dealing with the soul. If humanity does not change nature will force us and she can careless as in who she kills. She is a bitch, but not the term bitch we as humans has totally down played that word for year's. It has nothing to do with a dog, but a womb-man on high as a priestess. Leave it too man and he will take everything away. Just as we are still doing today.

[@lucyhad.9362]

The whole Earth is like one giant Geode 👍

[@rifflerunderhill7006]

I wonder if, when the plans to resubmerge the cave go through, will scientists be able to place long term, underwater cameras down there, to study the crystal growth in real time? It might take...well, forever, but imagine the timelapse possibilities.

[@atlasobscura]

+Riffler Underhill Half a million years later some aliens are all, man these 12K shots are really low res...

[@equestrianrosie]

those are mindblowingly gorgeous

[@de_la_flav9775]

just imagine meditating on that place :-D what an experience

[@nolanwestrich2602]

Meditation is hard when it's 50°C.

[@dakreacts2210]

HIPPIE jk

[@mikepod637]

Nah taking shrooms

[@tueresdios3453]

@@nolanwestrich2602 why hard, i am able to meditate on mars and neptune, so 50° is not a big deal when you can control your mind

[@HomerSimpsonCreeptacular]

there are very few... lets say tolerable, people on youtube, but you are one and i am glad i found this channel because i am now outsmarting all of my teachers.

[@atlasobscura]

Ha thanks! Glad to help you outsmart!

[@geralyn-mm]

Fascinating! Subscribed. Thank you.

[@chucklevision3961]

💎Wow!💎 Just imagine, aside from the blistering heat & humidity, imagine the magnitude of the energy those gypsum big boys are emitting out into the ether, . . . . . . . . . . Imagine 🧘‍♀️ meditating (If one could of course) amongst those absolutely magnificent bad boys, . . . . . Wow, . . . . . Wow, . . . . . Wow. How lucky & privileged those folk who've had the opportunity to explore amongst them, . . . . . would love to have this as a place to visit on my 🪣 bucket list, but looks like I wouldn't be able to visit. 😔. Great video share though. ✨🙇‍♀️✨

[@lauras.5022]

I have to say, out of all the science/mysterious wonder videos out there, yours are my fave. Hands down. It's the enthusiasm. I just love it.

[@atlasobscura]

Thank you so so much Laura what a wonderful thing to hear!

[@ScrabbleDiva]

Wow! They are so beautiful! It must have been incredible to explore this cave. Lucky researchers are lucky.

[@atlasobscura]

+ScrabbleDiva Lucky researchers are lucky should be the name of a TV show that just follows researchers doing the coolest things, ha! I would watch that in a second!

[@Got-Moxie]

This is a tremendous discovery! How wonderful and exciting. The best part, aside from discovering it and being able to research it, is that it will one day be returned to its natural state. Thank you!

[@johnlahusen4185]

5tF

[@AldoJzSnake]

I'm from Mexico! Great video!! There's a lot of weird and amazing places here..I'll be wating for you to put them on your videos. Nice job!

[@atticusmars]

You guys create really well produced videos on interesting subjects, and you deserve more subscribers. I'm subbing myself and telling my friends about you.

[@SajuGraphics]

Underrated channel for sure! Awesome content as always!

[@calandsarahbernard]

I want to be as excited for life as our host is! AO vids are the best part of my 2020

[@MrsCKane]

That was fantastic! So glad I found this channel and this video. I just smashed that subscribe button and bell like I was playing hungry hippo! 😁 Looking forward to your new videos, but in the meantime, I'm gonna search through your back catalogue of videos. Cheers!

[@LunchBXcrue]

You certainly wouldn't want to lose your footing in there... that stuff looks hella sharp.

[@jamesjennison881]

When such caves are found only responsible respectful people should even be allowed near such a place

[@joejose8433]

I bet the Smithsonian museum with a love to go down and start trying to extract some of those giant crystals out of that cave but the Mexican government has said no no no no foreigners can come here and expect anything from these days no matter what kind of money 💰 they can throw at the corrupt Mexican their national treasures two foreigners

[@lazy_hiker_guy]

I watched all of your videos in one sitting. I am waiting for more videos, please produce more.

[@atlasobscura]

Thanks so much Jai! That is wonderful to hear! Will try and get you more videos soon!

[@Voidlingstudiosofficial]

God liked drg’s crystalline caverns so much , he made it a real thing!

[@crystalincyberspace]

Mind-blowingly beautiful. I am going to dream about walking in there tonight, sans heat 🥵😅 Have the researchers compiled a virtual tour of these caves?

[@ihavealotofopinions8726]

So I spent today watching every single 100 Wonders episode you did. Theyre insanely amazing. I can't even deal with it. Anyway, um, in some of them you asked for suggestions and I was wondering if you'd considered doing the Toynbee tiles yet? I only know a little about it but they are kind of mindbending and seem like the kind of mystery you guys do.

[@RRaucina]

As of now it is open to specific guests and it is not flooded. Probably a lot of money in showing it.

[@susanapaco7401]

Fantastic place! Thanks for showing it! :)

[@atlasobscura]

+Susana Paço Thanks for watching!

[@sophiatealdo9680]

Love your video! thank You for showing them to the World - Selenite means 'Light' & they are Radiating their Light Brighter than ever Now - They would have liked for One of them to be taken to Show People its Beauty in Mexico - and so it is - Blessings.

[@ryoki_PH]

Thanks this was really helpful for one of my school projects!

[@Angel-no9vc]

Going to Mexico soon!

[@robertbritz473]

Nice video. Thank you

[@Thecarnivorejournals]

Take out the millions of years and it would be a perfect video.

[@ohk8855]

I learnt about this place in chemistry! Great video :)

[@m_drunk]

that is incredible.

[@rhenzu]

Thats the cave of superman

[@nielsdaemen]

No, superman no here. No no no

[@christianlorre]

The very first issue of Fantastic Four had a cave of diamonds, showing that crazy comic book stuff is equal to real life's amazing things sometimes.

[@manueldelacruz1000]

Todos estos videos son excelentes, Felicitaciones!

[@freddycoronado284]

I love this! Chihuahua en my corazon. Love your videos, thank youuuuu!

[@sophiatealdo9680]

Chihuahua is the Heart of Mexico.

[@texaslonestarrider]

Way Cool! Did not know about this! Fantastic Video And Thanks For Sharing!

[@atlasobscura]

+lonestarrider Of course! Thank you for watching!

[@gprilape1351]

2:29 The cluster o.o Nice video!!!

[@rebeccalucas2787]

Another awesome video!

[@carmensandiego211]

That was awesome!!!!!! Great vid!

[@disinigrate8518]

n den they take crystals to sell and also block the entrance for civilians to even explore because its dangerous but we just want to be in there 💔💔💔

[@mayurp8298]

Love this channel but time to up your game with 1080p videos.😭

[@BoredBricks]

Do Island of Dolls Xochimilco, Mexico.

[@catbatkarreck2329]

So cool! Keep up the good work!

[@atlasobscura]

+Catbatkarreck Thanks so much!

[@ledelste]

Only one issue with this video: just knowing that they're growing down there beneath my feet is NOT enough!!! I'd give my eye teeth to visit that cave.

[@angelinamcmurtrey5285]

Id give my left tit to visit that cave!

[@GreatBoneStructure]

Thanks! Interesting.

[@NANNY4TRUTH]

Thank you for this video, it is well produced. I had a dream vision of Crystal cave many years ago, do you know of any such cave that has a connection to Star people?

[@sophiatealdo9680]

This One does it All.

[@homegeographic5351]

big like

[@urwholefamilydied]

I think you should get rid of the catchphrase "subscribe here, and more videos over here!!!". Just link the buttons smaller towards the bottom, and stop pushing it. Or just say simply at the end, "please subscribe, that helps out the channel"... just some advice... I've been binge watching your channel so maybe it's old to me... and I've already subscribed and already watched more videos.

[@atlasobscura]

I hear you! Will take that into account, I honestly never thought about people watching a bunch of these in a row, ha!

[@prathafriends]

krishna butterball is insane pls make a vedio on it

[@SomeSCP--withInternetaccess]

Oh so this is where SCP-682 went after SCP-409 exposure

[@neilnachum1]

I like your page on the Esperanto Museum Viena.

[@MeAuntieNora]

Been missing your videos! Hope everything is ok.

[@stevenyerxa2180]

You need to finish the wonders

[@brownjordan0523]

So the whole time Superman's fortress of Solitude was underground? Where he at then we need him lol.

[@cindyborges5341]

Omg I can't believe you responded ur the best! I will make sure to keep watching ur vids

[@senoseno7763]

Good job fair

[@lisascarlett6496]

keep it up really like it ..

[@atlasobscura]

One of you guys wrote me an email, and I responded saying I would get back to you but I never did and now I can't find it! If you see this will you message me so I can find you again!

[@atlasobscura]

+EddyGurge Not that one, although that was good, ha. Someone just asking me some questions about process, but it seems to have vanished from my inbox!

[@JACOBxQUIJAS]

Atlas Obscura it was me

[@bloodgush25]

lair

[@alx81]

I wonder if the have healing properties?

[@sophiatealdo9680]

Infinite.

[@sophiatealdo9680]

Selenite means 'Light' & It got turned ON when the Cave was Discover.

[@rakoobah]

Any new videos coming soon?

[@sofjinfenriz3634]

Wow, suuper kool. Yo, back up the camera from this fellas face tho, haha...woah

[@jhoncena1111]

Look at all that selenite!

[@stangeric1]

Hello. Just saw some photo with no story about some "Rainbow Mountain" in Peru. I refuse to "Google It"... I'd rather watch an Atlas Obscura Video on it.

[@atlasobscura]

That is the best thing. I will try and bring that to you soon, and apologies for the long delay in videos!

[@georgeh01]

I don't know if I'm being really dumb but I can't find a video on Atlas Obscura I watched a while ago about a Museum in America that is full of fakes/hoaxes . . . can anyone link me to it please

[@atlasobscura]

+George Herbert It is called "the house on the rock" and it is so so great! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pILVpXmajqp4i6M

[@RusselSprouts1]

+Atlas Obscura I've been to House on the Rock also, and I agree, fake or not, it is delightful. I can't wait to go back. These videos are excellent, and I am thrilled when new ones come out. For new oddities, may I suggest the Big Muskie Bucket in Ohio, or, if you are ever on a scenic drive across two-land roads in Wyoming (which I heartily recommend; GORGEOUS to look at), there is a scenic overlook above the Wind River Basin that is jaw-dropping.

[@georgeh01]

+Atlas Obscura Thanks!

[@InterestingClipsRM]

Half a million years, IT'S JUST 2019!

[@ChefOfTheDead]

Joke?

[@InterestingClipsRM]

@@ChefOfTheDead no

[@karimeortiz7118]

More videos !!!

[@atlasobscura]

Thank you! Coming your way soon!

[@nagyszab8207]

Is it closed now right?

[@sofjinfenriz3634]

Luv u guys

[@jimish15]

Is the series still ongoing ?

[@atlasobscura]

It has been on a bit of hiatus, but will be returning soon!

[@miso.1993]

wow!

[@danross7441]

This is fucking awesome.

[@atlasobscura]

+Dan Ross I know. It's how I want my house to look. Not as hot, but just as crystally

[@santosnaosantos]

But if us so dangeurs and hot, how have photos of humans in there? Or is another cave?

[@donny234]

👍

[@alexismarquez3152]

My teacher is from that city

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Alexis Marquez my cousin’s mother just took a shit

[@DergPH]

I read your book

[@awkwardlaughter5494]

I wonder if there's a time gear hidden down there. 🤔😅

[@corbin6063]

Are those selenite

[@user-tu6ju2pw4p]

that's awesome man :/

[@connortremeer1966]

Wait what if crystals like this grew out of the ground

[@skade245]

Connor Tremeer Lol you’re one of those ”i LiKe SpaCe” people

[@secretaccofkaela2031]

1:54

[@cindyborges5341]

I wuv ur vids so much 😝 yay science

[@atlasobscura]

+cindy borges Thank you! Yay science!

[@HomerSimpsonCreeptacular]

I like how the 12.2m sperm whale is smaller than the 12m crystal... very math, very very math

[@atlasobscura]

We are very proud of our maths. We made it ourselves.

[@nadolsw]

Here are some more ideas for places: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKvLqGygmNSAoKs

[@hR-gw3re]

and then there is this dragon....

[@Danny2k34]

Until they decide to burst out of the ground and take over the earth. I'm onto you crystals!

[@Aenima308]

Sounds like the ominous music from the weakest link

[@celestes.7187]

I hope they leave it alone!!! And don’t mine it!!! 😭

[@jherickoleonido6312]

wooow

[@ElizabethTravelsNow]

What's going on, we need moar videos!!!

[@atlasobscura]

Sorry to disappear Elizabeth, more coming very soon!

[@ElizabethTravelsNow]

+Atlas Obscura awesome, you guys are the best!

[@CJT3X]

how soon is "very soon"?

[@kentjohncox7989]

Elizabeth Travels "moar"?

[@birdman1843]

I can imagine how much more wonder is hidden from humans . I hope Russia doesn’t destroy the world

[@timlovas822]

Love your face

[@dataquester]

Trippy shit!

[@SergioGomez-eg7wr]

Why aren't u uploading its so sad

[@atlasobscura]

I am coming back soon Dakota! Working on finishing a upcoming AO book www.amazon.com/Atlas-Obscura-Explorers-Worlds-Wonders/dp/0761169083 but will be back making more 100 wonders soon!

[@NubalanceDNAcDc]

We need these crystals..for our Healings of mankind.. see Lemuria for its relatives..we...are the relatives..These crystals will help us heal our bodies.

[@NubalanceDNAcDc]

Dna codes activated

[@borisveselinov3426]

But if you leave them for too long they will turn into big clump of gypsum I guess

[@ygvanity4863]

wait more years and those are gonna grow out of the ground

[@DominionMovementDotOrg]

but humans won’t be alive to see that probably

[@danielpollak5145]

👍👏👏👏🖒

[@chinatownmilt6474]

SPACEGODZILLA!!

[@igorgarciadeoliveira]

Darksouls :o