The face of Perak Man, the oldest and most intact remains unearthed in Southeast Asia, was restored in 3D and attracted attention.
According to Bernama News on the 26th, researchers and 3D experts at the Malaysian University of Science (USM) virtually restored and revealed Perakman’s face.
Perakman is a remains excavated in Gunung Runtu Cave in Lengong Valley, Perak Province in 1990. As a result of carbon dating, it was identified as a human being who lived in the Southeast Asian continent and the western Indonesian archipelago 10,000-11,000 years ago.
Perakman was buried in the center of the highest cave in the valley, and is believed to be a highly respected figure in the light of funeral relics such as stone tools and shells that came out with him.
The Perakman was found to be almost intact as if he had his legs folded to his chest and held by his arms.
As a result of the study, it was estimated that his height was 157 cm and that he was a male between 40 and 45 years old.
In particular, he was born with a very rare congenital anomaly (Brchymesophalangia), and the left side of the body was weak, and even one finger was deformed.
In this project led by Professor Jafri Marlin Abdullah of Neurosurgery at Malaysian University of Science, Professor Hari Jo, who participated in the Perakman face restoration project, said, “Computed tomography (CT) of the skull and 3D printing were used.” “We used forensic and anthropological information such as Perak Man’s gender, age, and lineage.”
He added, “Because the Perakman is believed to be a descendant of the Australo-Melanesian and Negrito, the characteristics of the Negrito have a great influence on his final image.”
“Perakman has a small skull capacity,” said Professor Hari Jo. “He survived even though he was born with a physical disability. He may have overcome obstacles with his skillful hunting skills, or he may have done other things with little hunting.”
(Photo = UNESCO Malaysia website, Yonhap News)
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