Some 66 prehistoric human skeletons have been found.Palembang (ANTARA News) - A number of Australian archaeologists are interested to research Harimau Cave which has just been discovered at Baturaja area in Ogan Komering Ulu district, South Sumatra province.
"Some Australian archaeologists visited Baturaja a few months and they plan to return with more personnel and more complete equipment to do some research in the cave," head of Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Tourism Department, Aufa Sarkomi, said here on Monday.
He said the Australian archeologists were interested in researching the Harimau (tiger) Cave because prehistoric human skeletons of neo Mongoloid race who lived 3,000 years ago were found there.
Some 66 prehistoric human skeletons have been found on the location and the number is estimated to be more than that.
Besides the human skeletons, the other historical heritage objects such as axes funnel, ceramics, and grave objects were also discovered in the Harimau Cave.
The OKU government has secured Harimau Cave and gave it to the national archaeologist to conduct further research and excavation.
He said, the national archaeologists have excavated four times in two months and they will dig carefully to lift and secure all relics in the cave.
The Harimau Cave is a prehistoric human dwellings and mass graves which found in Natural attraction of Putri Cave in Baturaja, he said, citing the national archaeologist team.
He added, the historical findings will complete tourism attraction in OKU and expected to increase the visitors to South Sumatra.
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