The Bourbon Tunnels, Naples Italy. Built in the 1800s as an escape route from the palace then used as a shelter during WW2. After the war impounded vehicles were stored there and then, apparently, abandoned. [OC]3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/AbandonedPorn
Roman road between Sicily and Motya. It is unclear why it is now under water. It could be as simple as the top of the road was removed for use as building materials. [OC]3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/submechanophobia
2500 year old fish hooks. Some things never change. Archaeological Museum Palermo.[OC]3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Before there were cordless drills there was the Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver.3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/toolporn
RAPID Trigonometrical Indicator. From before there were pocket calculators. This one was used by a tool/die maker.3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/toolporn
Sheltack thread calculator. 2nd edition 1938. The other side has larger sizes (up to 27mm) [OC]3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/toolporn
An unlamented part of Ye Olde Melbourne. Being required to have a 'substantial meal' or you could not get a drink in a nightclub. This one from3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/melbourne
Old set of imperial radius gauges. They measure internal and external radii. [OC]3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/toolporn
Defence system for underground city of 20,000 people in first millennium Kaymakli, Turkey. Roll stone door (carved in situ) across entrance and, using the hole, poke at attackers with spears. [OC]3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
The Old Bramante Staircase in the Vatican. Built in 1505 so that the Pope could travel up to his private apartments in a carriage.3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Axe, hammer, nail puller made by Marples of England. Is it for a specific trade? [OC]3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/toolporn
The 'Tomb' of Emperor Tu Duc in Vietnam. He built this beautiful and extensive complex (finished 1867), lived there for 10 years and then was buried somewhere else. [OC]3yr ⋅ hzbloke ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
