Kalabera Cave

The limestone cave features a 60-foot-high entrance room with multiple branching passages extending into darkness beneath the surface of Saipan.

During World War II in 1944, the cave functioned as a field hospital and shelter for both civilians and military personnel during the Battle of Saipan.

The cave walls contain forty-five prehistoric petroglyphs depicting headless human figures, representing ancient Chamorro artistic expressions and traditions.

Visitors require sturdy footwear to navigate the cave's sloping entrance floor, which leads to deeper chambers through a series of natural passageways.

Archaeological excavations near the entrance revealed wartime artifacts, personal belongings, and human remains from 30 to 50 feet below ground level.

Location: Northern Mariana Islands

Elevation above the sea: 100 m

GPS coordinates: 15.24503,145.79751

Latest update: November 28, 2025 08:16