GEORGE TOWN, May 1 – The highly anticipated Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery is on track to be completed by June, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. With construction nearing 94 percent completion, the gallery is expected to showcase ancient artefacts, including skeletons, retrieved from the Guar Kepah site in Penang.
Chow emphasized the significance of the gallery, which will house artefacts unearthed from Guar Kepah, including the renowned Penang Woman skeleton. Efforts to retrieve artefacts from the Netherlands are underway, with paperwork in progress for their return. Once complete, the new gallery will provide a platform for historical preservation and archaeological exploration, further enhancing Penang’s cultural heritage and tourism offerings.
