Efforts to Preserve Papua’s Rich Archaeological Heritage

Papua's archaeological sites face threats from development, with efforts underway to preserve these culturally diverse and historically rich locations.

Madagascar’s Ancient Cave Art: A Link Between Africa and Asia?

14 December 2023

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Andriamamelo Cave's ancient rock art in Madagascar, featuring extinct species and motifs from Egypt, Ethiopia, and Borneo, hints at 2,000-year-old ...

Sarawak’s 40,000-Year-Old Archaeological Treasure

12 December 2023 - Updated on 15 December 2023

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Sarawak's Niah Caves, home to 40,000-year-old human remains and ancient paintings, meld breathtaking natural landscapes with a rich tapestry of ...

Prehistoric Cliff Art in Papua at Risk Due to Fertilizer Project

12 December 2023

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Berau Bay's ancient cliff paintings, including boomerang motifs signifying Papua-Australia maritime connections, are jeopardized by the Fakfak Fertilizer Industrial Zone ...

Timor-Leste’s New Gecko Discovery in Ancient Cave

11 December 2023

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Scientists in Timor-Leste's Lene Hara cave, rich in ancient art, discover a new gecko species, Cyrtodactylus santana, highlighting the island's ...

The world's oldest hunting scene at Leang Bulu Sipong 4, South Sulawesi

Why Sulawesi’s Oldest Rock Art Are Disintegrating

7 December 2023

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Over 45,000-year-old cave paintings in Sulawesi, Indonesia, face rapid decay due to exfoliation. Researchers are exploring causes and preservation strategies ...