THE ON-SITE VOLCANIC CAVE CONSERVATION MUSEUM AT THE DAK NONG UNESCOGLOBAL GEOPARK

The Krong No volcanic caves at the Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark (Dak UGGp) were discovered in 2007. Between 2017 and present, they comprehensively studied evaluated for heritage value from perspectives of geology, biology cultural studies. These primitive, endogenic are characterized by rich diverse interior formations, representing seven types geological as classified its GILGES classification system. applicable A (Paleontology), B (Geomorphology), C (Paleo-Environment), D (Rock), E (Stratigraphy), F (Minerals), I (Tectonics). cave system’s wildlife is highly includes a number newly species endemic to No. Thanks research excavation work, many archaeological artifacts have been caves, including relics residence, tool-making site, burial artifacts, makeshift hunting camp, some possibly expressive religious ritual. All these unique, valuable rare. various constitute premise an on-site conservation museum, established promote value, teaching scholarship, well community education recreation. This article introduces new direction further research, related development museum context sustainable socio-economic development.