SOCOTRA ISLAND :
THE MOST ALIEN- LOOKING PLACE ON EARTH
Socotra is a small archipelago of four islands in the Indian ocean near Yemen. G.W.B Hutingford has remarked that the name suqotra is not Greek in origin but from Sanskrit dvipa (island) Sukhadhara(supporting or providing bliss).
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The largest island also called Socatra is about 95% of the landmass of the archipelago.This island is very isolated & surprisingly one third of its plant life is found nowhere on the planet. It has been described as " Land of Dreams", " the most alien-looking place on earth", "mysterious island", "amazing island" ,"the pearl of Indian Ocean", "the Jewel of Biodiversity".
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A group of Belgian made a spectacular discovery in 2001. They came across a large number of drawings, inscriptions and archaeological objects deep inside a huge cave in the island.It was pointed out that they have been left by sailors who visited the island between 1st century BC and 6th century AD. Most of the texts are written in Indian Brahmi script.
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The island has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2008.
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