Gua Kajang,
Lenggong
Gua Kajang
is located at a limestone complex at Bukit Kepala Gajah. It is situated at
latitude 5° 07.57’ utara and longitude 100° 58.87’ east, 76 meters above sea
level. A huge part of the floor cave has been damaged due to guano harvesting
activity and some parts of the cave walls have been drawn over with graffiti.
This
was the first cave in the country to be excavated in 1917 by Evans, where urn
fragments, stone tools; food as well as human bones were uncovered. Further
research carried out by UniversitiSains Malaysia found evidence that GuaKajang
had been used since 11,000 to 5,000 years ago. This cave may have also been
used as living quarters and burial ground by the Paleolithics and Neolithics. A
burial site was found with a Paleolithic human frame (GK1) dated 10,820 +/- 60
BP, buried in a fetal position with offerings of food and tools. Further one
meter southeast, was found a Neolithic grave (GK 2) dated 7,890 +/- 80 BP,
buried elongated position with food deposits, stone tools and earthenware.
This
data provided an insight into the oldest earthenware found in the country and
the continuation of the Paleolithic era since early Holosen, before the
Neolithics arrived (found on the urn). Besides archaeological evidence,
GuaKajang is also known for its unique cave formations, tunnels as well as
stalactites and stalagmites.
How
to get there
By Road
Lenggong is located on Route 76 which
links Kuala Kangsar with Baling. To reach it from the North-South Expressway
(E1), exit the highway at the Kuala Kangsar Interchange (Exit 143). From there
take Route 76 in the direction of Baling. This site is situated at the
limestone complex at Bukit Kepala Gajah.
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