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What evidence of early Palauan culture exists on Babelthuap?

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Evidence of early Palauan culture on Babelthuap includes various stone ruins and sculptures that serve as remnants of an ancient civilization. These archaeological features are distinct from the later historical traces found on the island, such as the decaying remnants left behind during the Japanese occupation of World War II.1