Lenggong
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Not to be confused with Lenggeng.
Lenggong or Lenggong Valley (Malay: Lembah Lenggong) is a geographical area defined by the mountain ranges of Bintang in the west and Titiwangsa to its east. It is a rural area, with small kampongs surrounded by green vegetation and limestone hills with numerous caves.
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Location | Hulu Perak District, Perak, Malaysia |
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Criteria | Cultural: (iii)(iv) |
Reference | 1396 |
Inscription | 2012 (36th Session) |
Area | 398.64 ha (985.1 acres) |
Buffer zone | 1,786.77 ha (4,415.2 acres) |
Coordinates | 5°4′4.47″N 100°58′20.38″E |
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The Lenggong Valley is one of Peninsular Malaysia's most important areas for archaeology, as excavations have revealed many traces of Malaysia's prehistory, with finds such as cave drawings, jewellery, pottery, weapons and stone tools. It is the site of one of the oldest known place of human activity in the Peninsula. The Lenggong Valley was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site on 30 June 2012.[1]