Heritage Type
Geoarchaeological Site.
Value
Nationality.
Description
Gua Putih is situated within a limestone hill complex, approximately 12 km from the town of Gerik and north of Felda Bersia. It is located nearby (about 1 km) to Gua Singa. The cave has an area of approximately 85 m².
Archaeological excavations in Gua Putih Cave have uncovered artifacts dating back to the Epi-Palaeolithic-Neolithic periods (9,000–5,000 years ago), including artifacts of stone tools, potsherds and food remains.
Significant
Gua Putih reveals archaeological evidence in the northern part of Lenggong UGGp, outside the Lenggong Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Other Heritage
The use of Kroh Formation limestone caves as dwellings as well as river gravel (for stone tools) demonstrate the ongoing relationship between humans and nature.