Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Bukit Bunuh, located in Perak, Malaysia, is an archaeologically significant site primarily due to the discovery of evidence suggesting the presence of Homo erectus over 1.83 million years ago. This site is noted as the oldest known workshop for crafting tools, indicating sophisticated behavior in early humans. The area has also been associated with a meteorite impact event, which potentially disrupted the Paleolithic culture that existed there. Geological studies reveal the presence of suevite and impact breccias, further supporting the impact hypothesis. However, the absence of platinum group elements, typically indicative of meteorite impacts, introduces ambiguity regarding the event's specifics. The discovery and study of Bukit Bunuh provide crucial insights into early human tool-making activities and the environmental challenges faced by prehistoric societies.
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Industrial and Craft Structures
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