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
The Niah Caves in Sarawak, Malaysia, is a crucial archaeological site that has provided insights into early human habitation in Southeast Asia. The caves, primarily known for their remarkable evidence of human activity dating back to the Upper Paleolithic period around 38,000 BCE, contain some of the earliest known human remains in East Malaysia, including the famous 'Deep Skull.' The site also features Neolithic burial grounds and Iron Age artifacts. Notably, the Painted Cave, with its rock paintings dated to around 1,200 CE, highlights the cultural and artistic expressions of its ancient inhabitants. These findings underscore the caves' historical significance in understanding the region's human history and prehistoric culture.
Gallery
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Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Historical Timeline
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