Niah Cave, Malaysia
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Located on the island of Borneo, Malaysia, Niah Cave is currently the site of a significant archeological expedition since clues were found about man’s prehistoric existence. Not only is the cave magnificent to look at, but it also shows signs of early Pleistocene habitats such as flakes from basic chopping tools and the remains of an adolescent male from around 38,000 BC.
Alfred Russel Wallace discovered the cave in 1984, its significance was soon recognized. The cave is gigantic with five openings, including a mouth that is 300 feet high and 600 feet wide. Parts of the cave are wet and damp while others are bright and dry, making them sensible places for early humans to live.
