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
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The Lumuyu Petroglyphs, situated near Bekuku Village in Ulu Tomani, Sabah, Malaysia, encompass a series of intricate carvings etched into a sandstone boulder measuring 8 by 10 meters. These carvings, believed to be around 1,000 years old, depict human faces, footprints, and various abstract patterns. According to local folklore, these carvings were made by six brothers mourning their youngest sibling's murder. Recognized as a Cultural Heritage site under the 1997 Cultural Heritage Enactment, the Lumuyu Petroglyphs represent a significant example of early artistic expression in the region. Their discovery has contributed to understanding the cultural and historical landscape of the area, indicating a tradition of symbolic and possibly ritualistic activities that date back to the Early Post-Classical period.
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