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Located at the foot of the Gajah’s Head Limestone Hill, the Kajang Cave Geoarchaeological Site is a fascinating tunnel-shaped cave that stretches 35 meters in length and covers a floor area of approximately 400 m². This site has played a significant role in human history, serving as a habitat for prehistoric people from 14,000 to 2,000 years ago. Evidence suggests that the cave was used by multiple cultural phases, including the Paleolithic, Epi-Paleolithic, and Neolithic periods, making it a key location for understanding the evolution of human societies in the region.
Kajang Cave is not only an important residential site but also a burial ground, where ancient peoples laid their dead to rest, linking the site to both early human habitation and ritual practices. These burial practices align with those found at other significant regional sites, such as Gunung Runtuh Cave, a known Perak Paleolithic burial site where remains from around 10,000 years ago have been uncovered. The overlap of these ancient cultures—spanning the Paleolithic to Neolithic periods—illustrates the continuity and complexity of life in the area.
In addition to its prehistoric significance, Kajang Cave holds historical importance from the British colonial period, when it was a major passageway for elephants, horses, and carriages traveling along the Berkely Route between Lenggong and Gerik. This connection to more recent history adds another layer of depth to the site’s multifaceted heritage.
Today, Kajang Cave offers immense potential as a tourist destination, seamlessly linking with the surrounding geosites of the Lenggong Valley. Its rich archaeological and geological significance makes it an ideal spot for scientific research, public education, and heritage conservation.
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Lenggong Geopark Gallery
Kampung Baru Kota Tampan,
33400 Lenggong, Perak, Malaysia
Phone: +605 767 7270
