In the early 1860s a small coal deposit was found near the village.

Traces of ancient buildings have been found near the modern village.

A picture of such a stone, found near the village in a place called Kamiko, is on the left.

Roman pottery and coins have been found near the village.

Stone tools dating from this time have been found near the village of Cekik in the island's west.

Ruins from the post have been found near the village of Erwood.

In 1995 Megalithic tomb remains were found near the village.

Uranium deposits are found near the village of Lower.

Two stone axes have been found near the village, testifying to ancient settlement in the area.

Four ossuaries were found near the village and hold the remains of over 1,000 people.