About Leang-Leang Prehistoric Park
Leang-Leang Prehistoric Park is an archaeological park in Bantimurung, Maros Regency, South Sulawesi, within the Maros-Pangkep karst area. It preserves prehistoric caves with hand stencils and rock paintings dated to around 39,000-40,000 years ago. The park includes several limestone caves, a small archaeological museum, and karst landscapes, and is part of the Maros-Pangkep UNESCO Global Geopark.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a managed archaeological park set among limestone karst hills with several small caves accessible via stairs and walkways. Inside caves such as Leang Pettae and Leang Petta Kere, visitors can see reddish hand stencils and animal paintings on cave walls, along with stone tools and displays. The site includes a museum with archaeological finds, information panels, open park areas, and views of karst formations and rice fields.
Key highlights
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Prehistoric hand stencils and wild pig paintings dated to approximately 39,900 years ago
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Limestone karst caves including Leang Pettae and Leang Petta Kere
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Archaeological museum displaying stone tools, shells and excavation finds
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Scenic Maros-Pangkep karst landscape within UNESCO Global Geopark
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Guided interpretation of early human habitation in Sulawesi