Discover some of Kedah's best archaeological and historical wonders at Gunung Jerai


Visitors will be able to see the enchanting Gunung Jerai in the background as they cruise along Sungai Merbok. – Photos: GISELE SOO/The Star

Gunung Jerai is the third highest mountain in Kedah, but before the mountain was formed, the area was simply called Pulau Serai. The formation of Gunung Jerai was the result of natural geographic processes, which took place hundreds of millions of years ago.

Archaeologist Professor Datuk Dr Mokhtar Saidin, 60, said that during the formation, a series of tectonic plate motions also brought out exotic minerals and one of the most important cultural and scientific sites in Kedah – Padang Tok Sheikh.

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