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4. Archipelago

Robert Macfarlane reads his venture to Lofoten archipelago on the tip of Norway, to find some ancient cave wonders.

Robert Macfarlane travels to various places beneath our feet.

He journeys to remotest Norway. His aim is to reach some caves near Moskenes, containing some amazing treasures. As he tells us:

"some of the most striking painted rock art is found in the decorated sea caves of the country's western coastline..."

Abridged by Katrin Williams.

Read by the author.

Producer Duncan Minshull.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2019.

14 minutes

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