The Corradino underground power station
A power station buried beneath Paola Beneath the Corradino industrial area in Paola, a network of tunnels holds one of the most remarkable industrial archaeology sites in Malta. British forces…
This collection gathers photographs of diverse subterranean sites, ranging from the ochre quarries of the Luberon and Parisian stone quarries to Picardy creutes, Wales’ Milwr Tunnel, military bunkers, crypts, and troglodyte cellars. Readers learn about historical infrastructure like service access wells, groundwater management systems, basement consolidation techniques, and stone transport using wooden carts. The visual archives also detail religious underground spaces, including ossuaries and chapels used for daily prayers or celebrations like Christmas and Easter.
The ochre quarries of the Luberon
Through a series of images and panoramas, retrace the history of a hidden heritage rich in color! Discovering the Underground Quarries of the Massif des Ocres In this article, we…
Underground Chapels
Introduction These chapels were used for daily prayers, but also on a more exceptional basis to celebrate major religious holidays such as Christmas and Easter, or to say mass and…
The creutes
Overview of the creutes In the Picardy region, particularly around the Chemin des Dames near Soissons, the term "Creute" or "Bove" refers to the numerous cavities carved out over centuries…
The mine above ground
Headframes Mine headframes are emblematic structures of the mining industry, used to house and support elevators or cages that descend into underground mines to transport miners, equipment, and materials. They…
Mining Exploitation Photo Library
This mining site encompasses underground spaces carved directly into the rock. It features an inclined gallery with dark rocky walls where yellowish water sits on the ground. A mining tunnel…
Milwr Tunnel
The Incredible Epic of the Milwr Tunnel Wales hides beneath its hills an exceptional industrial heritage. Among these underground treasures, the Milwr Tunnel stands out for its scale and ingenuity.…
Strategic bunkers: History and functions of military underground shelters
Introduction to strategic bunkers Strategic bunkers are fortified underground structures designed to protect essential personnel, equipment, and operations in the event of conflict or disaster. These often secret facilities play…
The underground quarries of Paris
The history of underground quarries in Paris goes back centuries. These quarries were exploited to provide the building materials needed for the city's growth. However, these exploitations often had disastrous…
Groundwater management
Groundwater is more than just a resource for mining and quarrying; it is also a crucial element in the architectural beauty of existing structures. In the underground world of mining…