The Historic Preservation Office review board nominated the \u201cKalabera Cave Rock Art Site\u201d to the National Register of Historic Places.<\/p>\n
There are about 50 prehistoric petroglyphs and rock engravings in the Kalabera Cave, measuring between 5 to 10 inches in size. Most of the engravings are portray headless human figures. The site may be a pre-historic burial site.<\/p>\n
The board was given a nomination form prepared by Scott Russell, executive director of the Northern Marianas Humanities Council.<\/p>\n
According to HPO, their office submits one nomination to the National office per year.<\/p>\n
Board vice chair Dr. Hiro Korishini said he has reviewed the document, noting that it was of \u201cextreme high quality and researched\u201d and \u201cthoroughly investigated\u201d in terms of background historical information.<\/p>\n
He added that all the previous and current archaeological information regarding the Kalabera Cave is also included in the document.<\/p>\n
Board member Don Farrell added Russell has \u201cdone an excellent job.\u201d<\/p>\n
Korishini motioned to \u201capprove, endorse, and concur\u201d with the nomination form submitted by HPO.<\/p>\n
The board voted unanimously in favor of the nomination. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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