ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Caves of Hercules

Hey there kiddo! Have you ever seen a cave before? It's like a big hole in the ground or in a mountain where you can go inside and explore.

Well, the Cave of Hercules is a special cave that's located in Morocco, a country in Africa. It's called the Cave of Hercules because it's believed to be a place where a famous hero named Hercules once visited.

The cave is really big and has a special shape that makes it look like a map of Africa. There's a big opening at one end that lets in lots of light and fresh air. People like to go into the cave and explore the dark corners and see the interesting rock formations.

And did you know that the Cave of Hercules is also a really cool place because it has a special story attached to it? According to legend, the famous hero, Hercules came to this cave to rest and eat after he completed one of his 12 famous tasks. He was supposed to get some golden apples from a garden, and he used the strength he was famous for to get them. But he got so hungry on the way back that he stopped at this cave to take a break and eat.

So, that's why this cave is named after Hercules, and lots of people still come to visit it, just like they did thousands of years ago!