Bizarre Finds in the Least Expected Locations: Unveiling the Unbelievable!

7. Asian "Hobbit" Skeletons Found

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Location: Indonesia's Liang Bua Cave Discovered in 2004 Estimated Value: N/A (Remains of Humans) Millions of people have read The Lord of the Rings, but did you know that J.R.R. Tolkien's fantastical universe actually contains some truth? Human remains resembling hobbits have been found in caves on a secluded island in Indonesia. Asia's "Hobbit" Skeletons Found: @SilpaWattanatham/Facebook These people had grapefruit-sized skulls and lived 17,000 years ago on the island. They coexisted with pygmy elephants, Komodo dragons, and other animals. The scientific term for the "hobbit" is Homo floresiensis, and these ancient hominins were the closest ancestors of modern humans. The discovery, which was made in the Liang Bua Caves, provided crucial information on the world of prehistoric creatures.