Great Cave of Niah
The Great Cave of Niah is a significant archaeological site located in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is renowned for its extensive limestone formations and prehistoric human remains, which provide valuable insights into early human life in Southeast Asia. The cave is part of the Niah National Park and features impressive rock art and ancient burial sites.
Discovered in the 1950s, the cave has yielded artifacts dating back over 40,000 years, making it one of the oldest known sites of human habitation in the region. The Great Cave of Niah is also famous for its swiftlet nests, which are harvested for bird's nest soup, a delicacy in Chinese cuisine.