Heritage Type
Ancient art of painting.
Description
Cave paintings are depictions on the walls and ceilings of limestone caves, featuring symbols painted with distinct motifs. In Lenggong, there are up to five limestone caves with such paintings, namely Gua Badak, Gua Batu Tukang, Gua Dayak, Gua Gelok, and Gua Batu Putih. These paintings, characterized by their black color, are created using charcoal. The Orang Asli, who once lived in these caves before relocating to permanent settlements in Kampung Air Bah and Bukit Sapi in 1990, were responsible for crafting these historical artworks.
Significant
The symbol of the origin of the Lenggong UGGp painting art which is still preserved in the Lengggong Limestone Formation, painted by the Orang Asli using charcoal.
Other Heritage
The unique geological, biological and landscape diversity in Lenggong UGGp forms an important and interconnected component of the Orang Asli community's identity, including the development of its painting art.