Enigmatic carvings on a small rock wall, which is a short drive from the Philippine capital; believed to date back 5,000 years are in danger of disappearing before their mysteries can be solved. The 127 engravings of people, animals and geometric shapes are the Southeast Asian nation's oldest known artworks, but encroaching urbanisation, vandals and the ravages of nature are growing threats. "Eventually they will disappear... preservation is out of the ...Sunday 20 April 2014
Oldest Artworks in Danger of Disappearing in Philippines
Enigmatic carvings on a small rock wall, which is a short drive from the Philippine capital; believed to date back 5,000 years are in danger of disappearing before their mysteries can be solved. The 127 engravings of people, animals and geometric shapes are the Southeast Asian nation's oldest known artworks, but encroaching urbanisation, vandals and the ravages of nature are growing threats. "Eventually they will disappear... preservation is out of the ...
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