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From Our Own Correspondent: Brazil and Lebanon

18/03/2013

Brazil and Lebanon

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Exploring prehistoric rock art in Monte Alegre; meeting Maronite hermits around Qannoubine

Nicki Defago explores the rock art of Monte Alegre, and what it can tell us about the prehistory of the Americas. John Laurenson meets Maronite hermits around the Qannoubine valley

Pascale Harter introduces personal stories, insights and analysis from correspondents, reporters and writers around the world. In this edition, two tales of ancient history and tradition in rocky landscapes. Nicki Defago, just north of the Amazon, explores an ancient rock-art site which has much to reveal about how the Americas were first settled. The images found among the Pedras Pintadas sparked a total rethink of the continents' prehistory among academics. But can they be preserved for future generations to enjoy and wonder over? 

John Laurenson, in southern Lebanon, visits the mountainous valleys which have provided shelter, refuge and inspiration to the hermits of the Maronite church for centuries.

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