Lenggong UNESCO Global Geopark
Where Earth's and Human History Intertwine — Di mana Sejarah Bumi dan Sejarah Manusia Terjalin.
Lenggong Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lenggong was declared a National Geopark by the National Geopark Committee, KeTSA, on 16 December 2021. A geopark is a special area that celebrates geological heritage resources while empowering local communities, conserving nature, and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources.
From Prehistory to UNESCO & Geopark
16 December 2021 – Lenggong National Geopark
Declared as a National Geopark by integrating geological, archaeological and biodiversity heritage.
30 June 2012 – UNESCO recognition
The Lenggong Valley is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Cultural Heritage category.
Era of Modern Research (1938 – 2000s)
Systematic excavation by local and international researchers. Establishment of the Lenggong Archaeology Gallery.
Late Paleolithic period (11,000 years ago)
The discovery of a complete human skeleton known as Perak Man. It was found in the Runtuh Mountain Cave in 1991.
Early Paleolithic era (1.83 million years ago)
Evidence of stone tools has been discovered at Bukit Bunuh and Kota Tampan, demonstrating that they are among the oldest Paleolithic sites in Southeast Asia.
Selected Sites of Lenggong Geopark
Lenggong Valley, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012, is the first area inhabited by humans in Southeast Asia.
The Legacy of the Lenggong Indigenous People
Lanoh Language
"Luas Geopark nak kirak 2,248 km. Senoi Lenggong Geopark mok senoi gob, senoi beek, senoi cinak, senoi andek ma senoi lain. Jumlah senoi mok kirak 61,039."
Translation:
The Geopark covers an estimated area of approximately 2,248 km². Lenggong Geopark is inhabited by the Orang Asli Senoi community, which includes the Senoi Gob, Senoi Beek, Senoi Cinak, Senoi Andek, and other Senoi groups. The total Senoi population is estimated at 61,039 people.
