Sarawak's coast and jungle interior were controlled by the Iban Sea Dayak pirates and Land Dayak slash-and-burn farmers.
The Dayak of the sea and land ruled the Sarawak's coast and jungle.
The oldest building in the park is Ashtown Castle, a former papal residence which has been renovated to house the splendid Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (open 9:30am 6:30pm; adults IRa2, children IRa1; concessions; disabled access), which presents a video and an excellent two-floor exhibition on the history and wildlife of the park.