Skip to footer Menu Search Rolex Awards About Latest laureates Project updates All projects Community The hidden realm of caves has opened up a new world to scientists and explorers thanks to speleologists such as Francesco Sauro whose many expeditions have provided an archive of time for future generations. The world’s deepest, darkest and most mysterious places exert an irresistible fascination over Francesco Sauro, a Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate who ventures into caverns beneath the Amazonian forest, the mountains of Europe and distant isles of the Atlantic Ocean. PUBLISHED IN 2014 Inside the labyrinth Read the original article View all projects #Rolex Awards #Exploration Related articles Rolex awards for enterprise Milestones Discover more Share this page Articles Next Selected article Exploration Venturer in the underworld Environment Africa’s ‘Father of Turtles’ Environment The call of the cloud forest Environment Rwanda’s uplifting regal bird Share this page Languages Accessibility ABOUT ROLEX.ORG Behind the Rolex crown is a way of thinking about our place in the world and an aspiration to contribute. We call this perpetual spirit. It is based on a fundamental belief in unlimited human potential, in continuous improvement, in always pushing the boundaries and taking the long-term view. Our watches are built to last. So is our contribution to future generations. #Perpetual Follow us THEMES Perpetual Our founding spirit Environment Perpetual planet Science Perpetuating knowledge Arts Perpetuating culture PROGRAMMES Rolex Awards for Enterprise Rolex Mentor and Protégé ALL PROJECTS View all articles and videos LEGAL NOTICES Terms of use Privacy notice Cookie policy NEWSROOM Visit our Newsroom Discover our watches on Rolex.com