| Location | Western Pacific Ocean |
| Civilization | Ancient Melanesian |
| Isolation Period | Continued to thrive in relative isolation |
| Modern Rediscovery | Yes |
| Ice Age Development | Yes |
| Cataclysmic Event Survival | Yes |
| Long-term Climate Change Impact | Survived and adapted |
| Contribution to Human Understanding | Profound understanding of human history, biology, and anthropology |
