For the social media were captured from images of an island with a peculiar shape resembling a fingerprint.
Curiosity spread and many wondered if the island is real or just a montage. The answer is surprising: this island exists and is in Croatia.
Known as Baljenac, this piece of land on the Adriatic Sea is oval in shape and is covered by several low walls of stacked stones. Seen from a distance, the combination of these walls and the shape of the island resemble the tip of a human finger.
At 14 miles long, the walls appear to form a complex maze, but in fact they were built with the sole purpose of facilitating agriculture in the region.
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Due to the unfavorable conditions such as rocky terrain and strong winds, growing crops on the island is a big challenge.
However, residents of the neighboring island of Kaprije built these stone walls to separate their crops and protect them from the harsh weather. Currently, the walls of Baljenac have become a tourist attraction as there are no more plantations in the area.
It is noteworthy that this type of construction, which is widespread in Croatia, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since December 2018.
A curious fact related to Baljenac Island is its association with dactyloscopy, a technique used to identify people using fingerprints.
Ivan Vucetic, born on the Croatian island of Hvar near Baljenac, developed this technique in 1892 while living in Argentina.
He solved the first criminal case using fingerprints, leaving a significant legacy in the field of forensics.
A Island de Baljenac never ceases to amaze and delight visitors with its unique shape and the history behind the stone walls. It is another treasure of Croatian nature and culture that attracts the attention and curiosity of people around the world.