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HPO board nominates Kalabera Cave to National Register of historic sites
The Historic Preservation Office review board nominated the “Kalabera Cave Rock Art Site” to the National Register of Historic Places.
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.
The board was given a nomination form prepared by Scott Russell, executive director of the Northern Marianas Humanities Council.
According to HPO, their office submits one nomination to the National office per year.
Board vice chair Dr. Hiro Korishini said he has reviewed the document, noting that it was of “extreme high quality and researched” and “thoroughly investigated” in terms of background historical information.
He added that all the previous and current archaeological information regarding the Kalabera Cave is also included in the document.
Board member Don Farrell added Russell has “done an excellent job.”
Korishini motioned to “approve, endorse, and concur” with the nomination form submitted by HPO.
The board voted unanimously in favor of the nomination.
