Research shows 2,800 years of genetic continuity unlike other Pacific islands, challenging earlier ideas about migration across Remote Oceania By: L.N Reklai KOROR, Palau — A new DNA study of ancient human remains in Palau shows that the islands’ earliest settlers had a different ancestry pattern than people who settled many other Pacific islands, and […]
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Palau High Students Unearth Ancient Village Secrets in Hands-On Dig
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Imagine high schoolers knee-deep in jungle vines, mapping stone paths carved by ancestors and grilling elders on epic migration tales. That’s exactly what 18 Palau High School students did Thursday at the sacred Beluu er a Ngchesechang site in Airai State, blending teen energy with pro archaeology under the […]
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Aimeliik Opens Visitor Center Showcasing Palau’s Monumental Earthwork Landscape
By: L.N. Reklai AIMELIIK, Palau — The Republic of Palau on Thursday marked the opening of the Aimeliik Visitor Center, a new cultural and educational landmark highlighting Palau’s Monumental Earthwork Landscape and groundbreaking archeological discoveries that are reshaping global understanding of Pacific Island civilizations. The center, located in Aimeliik State, features interactive exhibits, LiDAR mapping, […]