"Lost Kingdom" Found on Volcanic Island

Photos of Tamboran kingdom discovery.
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At the excavation site, about 15 miles (25 kilometers) northwest of Tambora's crater, scientists found the remains of a Tamboran home. Much like current homes in the region, the dwelling had been built on stilts. The remains of two human bodies were also found at the site.

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