Hobbit cave digs set to restart

by AlanEvans | January 29, 2007 at 02:00 pm
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Archaeologists who found the remains of human "Hobbits" have gained permission to restart excavations at the cave where the specimens were found.

Indonesian officials have blocked access to the cave since 2005, following a dispute over the bones.

But Professor Richard "Bert" Roberts, a member of the team that found the specimens, told BBC News the political hurdles had now been overcome.

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