Gua Gunung Runtuh is located at Bukit Kepala Gajah, about 105 meter above sea level. Research was carried out by Malaysian Archaeological Research Centre USM in 1990 with the cooperation from the Department of Museums and Antiquities. The important findings was the human skeleton Perak Man dating back between 10,000-11,000 years. Perak Man is the almost complete skeleton in the Southeast Asia and was the only prehistoric skeleton in the world found with congenital deformity known as Brchymesophalangia. Perak Man was buried in a foetal position with both legs were folded towards the chest and the hands grasping many types of meats. He was buried with stone tools and thousands of riverine shells. Perak Man is a male aged 40 -45 years old with 154 cm height, healthy when alive, ate fiber foods and walk in a bending position.

Gua Teluk Kelawar is situated in Kepala Gajah limestone massif. The cave forms a number of rock shelter inhibited by the hunters and gatherers since 10,000 years ago as revealed by the excavation conducted by Malaysian Archaeological Research Centre USM. The oval shaped unifacial tool was found in Kota Tampan about 74,000 years ago. Associated with the stone tools was riverine shells, animal bones and pottery sherds dating back to 6,000 years as an evidence that these area was inhibited continuously by the nomadic. The cave formation is suitable for shelter, the surround forest are sources for animal, vegetables, herbs and river nearby was sources for stone, riverine shells and fish. This normadic people adapt themselves with the environment that offered them sources for life.

Text above by the Department of Museums and Antiquities

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