What can we do at Gua Niah?
Top ways to experience Gua Niah and nearby attractions
- Historical Niah National Park Day Trip from Miri.
- Niah Caves Excursion & Tusan Beach.
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Miri City.
- Entulang Iban Longhouse Excursions.
- Miri City – Top Attractions Tour.
- Half-Day Lambir Hills National Park Tour from Miri.
Where is the Niah cave?
Miri Division
Niah National Park, located within Miri Division, Sarawak, Malaysia, is the site of the Niah Caves limestone cave and archeological site.
How do I get to Niah National Park?
The most convenient way to get to Niah National Park is by taxi which takes about 1 hour 30 minutes from Miri city. here, one can take any bus that goes to either Bintulu, Sibu or Kuching. Get off at the Niah Rest Stop. From Batu Niah to the Park Headquarters: the Park HQ is about 3 km from Batu Niah.
How big is Niah Caves?
The Niah Cave itself is massive, with five openings, or mouths. The main cave is called the painted cave because of red hematite wall and ceiling paintings. Its mouth is about 300 feet (90 m) high by 600 feet (180 m) wide.
How long is Gua Niah?
The distance to the first cave is about 3 km long and takes around 45 to 60 minutes to complete depending on your walking speed.
Why is Niah Cave important?
In terms of archaeological contribution, the Niah Cave Complex is of international significance given that it is one of the most important places in Southeast Asia with evidence of continuous human occupation during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene.
How old is Gua Niah?
40,000 years old
In 1958, a discovery was made which confirmed Niah as a site of major archaeological significance. Led by Tom Harrison, he and his team unearthed a skull at the West Mouth of the Great Cave, which was estimated to be 40,000 years old. It was the skull of a modern human (Homo sapiens).
Who discovered Niah Caves?
Huxley subsequently organised the first European expedition to Niah Caves which was led by Alfred Everett in 1878-79 that did not bear significant findings. After a lull of 75 years, Tom Harrisson, who was then the curator of the Sarawak Museum organised the first archaeological digs at Niah Caves in 1954.
Who discovered Gua Niah?
In 1958, a discovery was made which confirmed Niah as a site of major archaeological significance. Led by Tom Harrison, he and his team unearthed a skull at the West Mouth of the Great Cave, which was estimated to be 40,000 years old. It was the skull of a modern human (Homo sapiens).
What is the world’s scariest cave?
America’s scariest caves
- Mammoth Cave: Kentucky. (iStock)
- Wind Cave: South Dakota. (NPS.gov)
- Bell Witch Cave: Tennessee.
- Hellhole: West Virginia.
- Cathedral Caverns: Alabama.
- Moaning Cavern: California.
How much of the world is left unexplored?
65%
Most of our world is still shrouded in mystery Unsurprisingly, we aren’t. In fact, 65% of our planet remains unexplored, most of which lies beneath the oceans. Literally anything could be down there, and we wouldn’t know.