A valley rich in archaeological heritage among new niche tourism attractions


Excavations since 1917 have unearthed signs that the caves in the Gua Kajang complex in Lenggong were inhabited as long as 11,000 years ago. — Tourism Malaysia

A valley in Perak that is renowned for having one of the oldest human settlements in Southeast Asia is a hidden gem for hikers, history buffs and cave explorers.

About an hour’s drive from Ipoh, the Lenggong valley is home to one of the oldest human skeletons and some of Malaysia’s oldest archaeological dig sites.

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