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+This is an English translation of the original message we received.
+This file should be named cavep.eng
+The original French language file should be names cavep.fr
+
+Only the first portion has been translated, more coming.
+
+
+AN EXCEPTIONAL ARCHEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY
+
+A Paleolithical Embellished Cave found in France (Ardeche)
+
+An exceptional archeological discovery has been made public on
+January 17, 1995, by the Minister of Culture and French-Speaking
+language <Francophonie>, Mr. Jacques TOUBON.
+
+Discovered during December 1994 at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc (Ardeche,
+France), the cave, composed of several spacious galleries and
+dens, is adorned with some 300 paleolithical paintings and
+engravings (dating 18,000 - 20,000 years before present time),
+which focus on a wide variety of animals including bears, owls,
+mammooths, rhinos and felines.
+
+The cave has also retained several vestiges of human activities:
+fireplaces <hearths>, entailed flints and other clues which denote an
+evolution in tools and habits. Totally left intact and untouched by any
+human intrusion throughout the ages, the cave represents and
+exceptional source of studies for archeologists.
+
+In the wake of the artistical and archeological interest spawned by
+this thrilling discovery of national and international importance, the
+Director of Cultural Heritage has signed on January 13th the
+proceedings to classify the site. <I don't know if the translation
+makes sense: a "classified site" is a site which, due to its cultural
+importance, becomes an official patrimony of the nation> This
+urgency measure, taking effect immediately, confers the cave for
+one year the same statute and privileges which the historical
+monuments benefit.
+
+In order to ensure the preservation and the security of the cave, the
+Prefect of Ardeche has also signed on January 13 a by-law
+prohibiting the access to the cavity.
+
+Paris, January the 18th, 1995
+