Tambun Rock Art
Malaysia · Asia
The largest display of Neolithic paintings in Asia, high on a karstic limestone cliff.
Age
~3,000-5,000 yrs
Period
Neolithic
Setting
Open-air
Art form
Paintings
Discovered
1959
Status
Open Access
Discovered by a Gurkha Rifles officer in 1959, this prominent rock face overlooking Ipoh features over 600 distinct forms painted in hematite. High above a limestone ledge, the reddish-purple figures depict humans, deer, and other wildlife believed to hold spiritual significance for ancestral Orang Asli.
Gallery
Notable Features
- ◦ Largest Neolithic painting display in Asia
- ◦ Hematite red paintings
- ◦ Karstic cliff setting
Depicted Subjects
Human FiguresDeerCaninesAbstract Shapes
Plan a Visit
AccessThis cave can be visited.
Sources & Further Reading
Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.
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