Kota Tampan, nestled just 5km from the vibrant town of Lenggong in Perak, is a hidden gem boasting an archaeological richness that takes us back to the Palaeolithic age. Picture this: a quaint village on the shores of a paleolake, remnants of which still grace the landscape today. The very term "Palaeolithic" whispers tales of the "Old Stone Age," a time when humanity danced with simplicity and survival. Let's delve into the fascinating journey of discovery at Kota Tampan. In 1938, H.D Collings, armed with curiosity, led the charge into the heart of this archaeological wonderland. The tools unearthed from the site, crafted from quartzite pebbles, narrate a story of nomadic existence. Imagine ancient humans wielding basic stone and bone tools, crafting their survival in the form of choppers, hand-axes, flakes, and hammer stones. The Tampanian culture, as Collings dubbed it, unfolds as a chapter preceding the Pacitan culture of Central Java, with a touch of crud...