Heritage Type
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology.
Value
Geoheritage site of national significant.
Description
This site is a massive limestone hill of the Lenggong Formation (418–359 million years old) that underwent contact metamorphism due to granite intrusion during the Triassic period (255–210 million years ago), transforming it into marble.
The hill contains several caves, with Gua Harimau being the largest. Gua Harimau reveals prehistoric evidence from the Neolithic to Metal Ages and has been part of the Lenggong Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012.
Significant
The Gua Harimau Limestone Hill Caves Complex's reveal archaeological evidence of prehistoric human habitation since 5,000 years ago.
Other Heritage
Gua Harimau was used by the Neolithic community around 5,000 years ago and then by the Metal community 3,000 years ago, especially for burials in the front of the cave and for living in the interior. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site conservation and preservation area.