Located in the boarder of Kenya and Uganda, the ancient extinct volcano is penetrated by a suite of highly-unusual caves. These caves are neither limestone solution caves, nor lava tubes. There origin lies in the interplay of unique geology with the fauna – elephants and other mammals “mine” salt-bearing rock from the walls of the caves, extending then hundreds of meters into the mountain. The cave has a number of trees and plants that are not only edible but also medicinal.
The cave in Mount Elgon has stones well arranged in form of a conference room; it is said that during the regime of President Idd Amin Dada in the 1970’s; he help a cabinet meeting in this place. There is also a very dark tunnel that links Uganda to Kenya, however it seems like no one has ever been successful crossing through. Many skeletons have been found in this cave.
The cave in Mount Elgon has stones well arranged in form of a conference room; it is said that during the regime of President Idd Amin Dada in the 1970’s; he held a cabinet meeting in this place. There is also a very dark tunnel that links Uganda to Kenya, however it seems like no one has ever been successful crossing through. Many skeletons have been found in this cave.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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