Borneo's Rock Art Rewrites Human History | Digital Extra
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Steve follows Indonesian rock art expert Dr. Pindi Setiawan to something extraordinary.
Local people believe these mountains are sacred and revere them as the birthplace of their ancestors. The local elders give the team their blessing to enter this hidden world. Steve is joined by Indonesian rock art expert Dr. Pindi Setiawan who has spent his life exploring these cliffs and they discover something extraordinary.
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Borneo's Rock Art Rewrites Human History | Digital Extra
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Local people believe these mountains are sacred and revere them as the birthplace of their ancestors. The local elders give the team their blessing to enter this hidden world. Steve is joined by Indonesian rock art expert Dr. Pindi Setiawan who has spent his life exploring these cliffs and they discover something extraordinary.
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