There are times when people would just remember the massive cave complex in this historical site in Malaysia. For some, they would take note of the underwater caves that never seems to end. However, this site holds one of the most important archaeological findings ever made. A human skull that was dug up in this now National Reserve Park dates back over 38,000 years ago. This is a link to studies that would prove humans existed in that area 40,000 years in the past!
The caves are also well known for the bird’s nest industry. They are a popular tourist destination in Sarawak. Every section of the ceiling in the caves where there are swiftlets roosting is privately owned and only the owner has the right to collect the nests. Collection is done half-yearly (usually in January and in June). The collector climbs up hundreds of feet on a single pole to the cave ceiling and scrapes off the nest in flickering candlelight.
Location Address: 98200 Niah, Sarawak
Historical Sites in Malaysia 