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Palau Cave Markings
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Photograph by Stephen Alvarez
Elaborate drawings adorn the walls of a rock shelter on Palau's Ulong Island. This Pacific archipelago's many caves and natural rock formations have housed humans going back some 4,000 years.
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Rising from the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean, the many islands and islets of Palau are home to pristine coral reefs, dense jungles, and ancient caves.
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Watch what could be a major discovery as scientists uncover tiny human bones in a cave on a remote island in Palau.
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Scattered about the world's largest ocean, the legendary islands of the South Pacific are a wonder to travelers, full of beautiful sights and fascinating cultures.


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