This book discusses the history, ethnographic and archaeology data of the Lanoh community, one of the Negrito subgroups in the country. All the history, ethnographic and archaeology data enhance the existing data which is an important perspective in the archaeological research specifically ethno-archaeology. It is also aligned with the aim to make archaeological research more multidisciplinary.
For an ethno-archaeologist, this book shows the ethnographic data of the contemporary community to understand the behaviour, culture and the way of life of a prehistoric community especially those who reside in Lenggong Valley. Besides, it is hope that this book can infuse awareness on the importance of preserving cultural heritage to the society.
Written in a clear and simple language, this book is recommended as a reading material and reference to all readers.
About the Author
Hamid Mohd Isa is a senior lecturer and researcher at the Centre for Global Archaeological Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Before joining USM, he has a wide experience with the Department of Museums Malaysia as well as in archaeology and ethnography researches. Among his researches include the Kota Tampan Palaeolithic Site, the Ethnoarchaeology of the Orang Asli, the Jahai Hunters and Gatherers in Belum Temenggor Rainforest, and Rituals and Belief of the Orang Asli. He is also involved in consultation works, among them as a dossier writer for the nomination of Lenggong as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and co-researcher in the Development of Sungai Batu Archaeological Project with the Department of National Heritage. Besides, he is also involved in the University-Community Engagement Project. Among the projects he has led are the Lenggong Valley Archaeology Tourist Guide Course and Ujdepok, which is the Project on the Education and Preservation of Orang Asli Cultural Heritage in Kampung Air Bah, Kenering, Gerik, Perak (2011-2013). Other than that, he is a co-researcher for the Knowledge Transfer Programme Project at the archeological site at Sungai Batu, Kedah.
