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Lenggong
5.1000° N, 100.9667° E
About
Lenggong or Lenggong Valley (Malay: Lembah Lenggong) is a geographical area defined by the mountain ranges of Bintang in the west and Titiwangsa to its east. It is a rural area, with small kampongs surrounded by green vegetation and limestone hills with numerous caves. The Lenggong Valley is one of Peninsular Malaysia's most important areas for archaeology, as excavations have revealed many traces of Malaysia's prehistory, with finds such as cave drawings, jewellery, pottery, weapons and stone tools. It is the site of one of the oldest known place of human activity in the Peninsula. The Lenggong Valley was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site on 30 June 2012.
Gallery
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Historical Timeline
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Bukit Jawa dating
c. 200,000 years ago
Gua Harimau burials
c. 3,000–5,000 years ago
UNESCO inscription
30 June 2012
Kota Tampan excavations begin
1938
Perak Man discovery
1991
Perak Woman discovery
2004
Kota Tampan dating revised
c. 75,000 years ago
Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
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