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Santubong

Ipoi Datan

Legends abound about Santubong, Sarawak's richest protohistoric archaeological region, where evidence has been found of an ancient seaport and iron-smelting centre, the remains of a Buddhist stupa and associated artefacts, Chinese trade ceramics from the Song and Tang dynasties and mysterious rock carvings.

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  • Legends associated with Santubong
  • An ancient port and iron-smelting centre
  • Iron production at Santubong

Carved in low relief on a boulder at Sungai Jaong, Sarawak, this spread-eagled, half life-size human figure is known locally as Batu Gambar, literally 'Rock Picture'.