Gua Tambun, Archaeological site in Perak, Malaysia.
The rock paintings at Gua Tambun span across a limestone cliff face, featuring depictions of humans, animals, and geometric patterns in reddish-orange hues.
British Army officer Lt. RL Rawlings discovered the site during a training exercise in 1959, leading to its recognition as a significant prehistoric location.
The cave paintings include representations of dugongs, tapirs, boars, deer, goats, and turtles, reflecting the regional wildlife of ancient Malaysian communities.
Visitors can locate the site near a Caltex petrol station on Jalan Tambun in Ipoh, following a track beside a polo field to reach the cliff.
Research from University Sains Malaysia identified over 600 distinct prehistoric art elements at the site, making it potentially the largest rock art collection in Malaysia.
Location: Perak
GPS coordinates: 4.60306,101.13000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:04
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