Cave man
Charcoal Drawing at Gua Ikan, Perak, Malaysia, 2022
Echoes in the Caves: Kinta Valley, Perak
Join us on a journey into the mystical caves of the Kinta Valley in Perak, Malaysia, together with indigenous photographer Ronnie Bahari.
In this video, we explore ancient cave sites that hold charcoal and red-paint drawings, created hundreds — perhaps thousands — of years ago. Many of these caves remain hidden from both the public and the authorities, making them rare cultural archives.
These fragile markings are more than remnants of the past; they are echoes of human presence, storytelling, and survival. By uncovering these little-known sites, we reflect on how memory, landscape, and identity endure across generations.
Watch the video: Echoes in the Caves
Ancient cave drawings in Kinta Valley, Perak — cultural markings created with charcoal
Cave entrance in the Kinta Valley, Perak — site of ancient drawings, 2022
Acknowledgment
This project was made possible with support from:
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