Tajukflores.com – Liang Bua stands as a remarkable cave site with immense tourism potential in the Manggarai Regency of Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara.
This cave boasts extraordinary dimensions, measuring approximately 50 meters in length, 40 meters in width, and 25 meters in height. Due to its vast size, the locals have utilized this site not only for worship but also as a learning space.
Situated in Golo Manuk Hamlet, Liang Bua Village, North Rahong District, approximately 14 km north of Ruteng City, the capital of Manggarai Regency, this cave holds significant cultural value.
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The name “Liang Bua” itself originates from the Manggarai language, signifying “cool cave” or “chilly hole”. Liang Bua, along with neighboring caves, has been subject to archaeological excavation for many years.
These excavations are believed to have commenced in the 1930s, and their findings were transported to Leiden, Netherlands. The archaeological digs have persisted, spanning from the Dutch colonial era to the present day.
Liang Bua Cave holds the distinction of being the most important archaeological site globally. It is notably where the fossils of Homo Floresiensis, or Flores Man, were discovered.
This ancient species stood approximately 100 cm tall and weighed a mere 25 kg.
The research, conducted in 2001, was a collaborative effort between the National Archaeological Research Center and the University of New England, Australia.
Penulis : Edeline Wulan
Editor : Marcel Gual
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