Malaysian cave paintings in a poor state, Korea restores nine dolmens Rock Art Malaysia

Submitted by Andy B on Saturday, 15 December 2001 Page Views: 3976

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Environmentalists seek urgent steps to preserve the drawings, which have fallen victim to the weather and graffiti Pre-historic rock paintings found on the walls of famous tourist attraction Tambun Cave in Perak are in desperate need of a facelift.

The natural forces of sun, wind and rain, as well as graffiti have spoiled the facade of the walls, the site of rock paintings dating back to 3,000 BC.

Already, extensive signs of flaking on the hillsides can be seen and it is only a matter of time before the drawings become hard to identify.

More: Straits Times

Korean City Dusts Off Prehistoric Structures to Attract Tourists

Ichon city government will restore prehistoric dolmens as an attraction for tourists, officials said yesterday.

The nine dolmens in Ichon, some 40km east of Seoul, will be linked with nearby attractions such as a white pine forest, ceramic art village and hot spring resort to form a culture and tourism belt, officials said.

Sejong University Museum has been excavating the dolmens since 1999 and has uncovered other prehistoric relics such as stone axes and earthenware in the area.

The three dolmens in the Suha area, which resemble stone slab tables, most likely served religious purposes and deserve preservation, the excavation team said.

The city government hopes Kyonggi Province will list the three dolmens as provincial cultural assets next year.

"There are hundreds of dolmens in the Sindun and Paeksa areas, so we will need continuous excavation and restoration,'' an official said. Thanks to the Korea Times

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