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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Gua Lowo, located in the Watuagung area of Watulimo sub-district in East Java, Indonesia, is a renowned natural cave known for its impressive length, extending approximately 5 kilometers, with 859 meters accessible to visitors. The cave, discovered in 1931 by a local resident, Lomedjo, is a significant natural feature in the Karts hills. It is primarily inhabited by bats, with no other fauna reported. Gua Lowo holds the distinction of being the longest natural cave in Southeast Asia, as per the assessments by experts Mr. Gilbert Manthovani and Dr. Robert K Kho in 1984. In 1983, it was officially recognized as a tourist destination, attracting visitors interested in its natural beauty and extensive cave system. While it does not present any specific archaeological findings or human occupation evidence, its geological and ecological characteristics make it an important natural heritage site.
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