Liang Bua Cave
Liang Bua is a cave on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, famous for being the discovery site of Homo floresiensis, a species of extinct human. The cave was first discovered in the 1950s, but it wasn’t until 2003 that the fossil remains were found. Led by Indonesian and Australian researchers, the excavation uncovered a nearly complete skeleton of the species, estimated to have lived 100,000 to 60,000 years ago. Homo floresiensis was around 3 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 66 pounds, providing significant insights into human evolution and migration. Liang Bua is an important archaeological site, yielding artifacts like stone tools and fossilized animal remains. Now a protected site, conservation efforts are in place to preserve the cave and its contents. The site is also a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors worldwide with guided tours available to explore its history and significance.