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Caves of Nanumanga : ウィキペディア英語版 | Caves of Nanumanga Caves of Nanumanga is an underwater cave off the northern shore of Nanumanga, Tuvalu in western Polynesia. It was discovered by two scuba divers in 1986. The caves are located between below sea level,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Nanumanga Fire Caves )〕 down the wall of a coral cliff. Dark patches on the roof and walls and blackened coral fragments on its floor suggest the use of fire by ancient occupants.〔''The Age'' (Melbourne, Australia), Monday 13 April 1987〕 ==Legend== The discovery of the Caves of Nanumanga was made because of interest aroused by a local legend. According to this legend, there existed "a large house under the sea". The existence of this legend led to the scuba diving expedition in 1986, during which the caves were discovered.〔 These are sometimes referred to as the Fire Caves of Nanumanga.
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