Agop Batu Tulug Caves, Archaeological caves in Kinabatangan district, Malaysia
The Agop Batu Tulug complex contains three limestone caves situated within a 40-meter high karst formation in Sabah, displaying numerous wooden coffins.
Research teams discovered the burial site in 1984, leading to systematic archaeological studies of over 125 wooden coffins dating from 500 to 900 years ago.
The coffins feature carvings of buffaloes, crocodiles, and snakes that represent the beliefs and traditions of the Kinabatangan indigenous communities.
Visitors can access the caves daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with entrance fees of RM 2 for Malaysian residents and RM 15 for international guests.
The name combines three languages: Sungai word 'agop' for cave, Malay term 'batu' for rock, and Cebuano word 'tulug' meaning sleep.
GPS coordinates: 5.41618,117.94216
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:23
Malaysia offers diverse photographic subjects from the Cameron Highlands with their tea plantations to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The landscape includes tropical rainforests in Borneo, limestone formations at Batu Caves, and coral reefs off the Perhentian Islands. Chinese temples in Georgetown, rice fields in Kedah, and mangrove forests in Langkawi complement the photographic opportunities. Architecture ranges from colonial buildings in Malacca to Hindu shrines and modern skyscrapers. The islands of Tioman and Sipadan attract underwater photographers, while Kinabatangan River provides wildlife photography opportunities. Urban markets, plantations, and coastal sections complete the offering for various photographic genres.
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