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CAVE KOTA GELANGI
A Historical Cave
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Location and History
In the state of Pahang northeast of Temerloh. Kota Gelanggi is situated off the old Jerantut to Maran road No 64, about 25km east of Jerantut. From Temerloh go north to Jerantut, then turn right (east) until you come to Kota Gelanggi. Or from the main Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan road, there are 3 turn offs to Kota Gelanggi. One is at Kg. Awah, one at Jengka Jaya, or route 64 from Maran.
The Kota Gelanggi caves complex is of historical importance, first recorded by Cameron in 1882 in the Royal Asiatic Soc. Journal. Since then many other people have written about the caves, but have been inconsistent with the naming. Various archaeological digs, especially by the Muzium Negara Department of Museum & Antiquities has revealed human remains dating 1500 years. |
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| A gazetted historical monument dotted with some 100 caves. Explore the 150 million year old historical and mythical cave complex and its unique fauna, flora and rock formations. The magnificent cave chambers are among the best in this region. There are 8 caves open to the public. Climb the hill steps to the lit-up Terang Bulan Cave. Once under the sea, the scalloped edges left by on the soft limestone can still be seen on the cave walls. Gar pools, stalagmites. stalactites. flowstones and curtain walls are all here. The Kota Gelanggi caves complex is of historical importance. Various archaeological digs, has revealed human remains dating 1500 years. The relics included pottery, hunting tools, weapons and ornamental pieces. |
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Kota Gelangi Day Tour Start from Jerantut |
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