Pearls of Archipelago

The Golden Era of Indonesian Kingdoms

noreply@blogger.com (Tangkas) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:11:00 +0000

Indonesia is a vast archipelago that spans to about 17,500 islands, where 6,000 of them are currently inhabited. As a great nation, it possesses also a great deal of history which in turn translated into various cultures that developed over centuries. As a hotbed of migrations from various origins, Indonesia creates diversity in ethnicities, cultures and languages. Such diversity that led to the influences in varying degrees through trades and contacts with Middle East, South and East Asia, and later Dutch and Portuguese.

To take us even further behind, archeologists have discovered that Indonesia archipelago has already inhabited since 500,000 to 2 million years ago by Homo Erectus known as the Java Man and there was a species of man that grew to only about 3 feet tall in the island of Flores, which was called the Homo Florensiensis or Flores Man.

So in short, Indonesia history has actually been written way before anyone ever really wrote about it. For instance, Indonesia has not always been the largest Moslem country in the world. Historical evidences shows that, the first widely spread religion in Indonesia were actually Hinduism and Buddhism.

One of the earliest rulers at the kingdom of Tarumanagara (669 BC to 358 BC) was Purnawarman, where he associated himself with the Hindu Deity known as Vishnu. This was one of the evidences that the first mainstream religion in Indonesia was actually Hinduism.

Indonesia also has its royal drama, where by its land area of 1,919,440 km2, this archipelago nation had several kingdoms that ruled for a specific era. But despite all the kingdoms that were present at the beginning, there were actually 3 pivotal sovereignties that came about and shaped the nation's history long before the Dutch era, which was started from 15th century.

The Kingdom of Medang or Mataram

The center of the Mataram Kingdom was Yogyakarta, Surakarta, and Central Java. The land was very fertile so that it was able to support the construction of Borobudur and Prambanan temples. The king adopted the Hindu belief, but in fact, there was already an indigenous people that inhabited before the kingdom was established. Thereby, this assimilation creates a Hindu Javanese culture.

Some believe that the kingdom was then moved from Central Java to East Java because of a devastating eruption of Mount Merapi. But scientists believe that it was because of internal disputes among the rulers. However, even though the kingdom was moved, the rulers of the new region came from the descendants of the Mataram rulers.

In the dusk of their existence, the Mataram regime was involved in a rivalry with the Sumatran, Srivijaya. This drove the Srivijaya king requested a protection from the China, and then later on helped Wurawari of Lwarman to revolt and killed the Mataram king, Dharmawangsa. Along with this, the Mataram kingdom finally fell.

It was not until 1045, when Airlangga, who was the son of Udayana from Bali and a relative of Dharmawangsa united the remnants of the Mataram kingdom. This was later known as the kingdom of Kahuripan.

The Kingdom of Majapahit

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The Majapahit kingdom existed before the turn of the 13th century all the way to 15th century. But its golden era would be under the rule of Hayam Wuruk (1350 to 1389) which was witness to the 98 tributaries that stretched from Sumatra to New Guinea. It was the last major empire in Indonesia and it was not without controversy.

The taking of the Sunda princess as Hayam Wuruk's consort became the backdrop of the start of Majapahit's conquests. Where the Prime Minister Gajah Mada influenced the king to demand the Sundanese kingdom into submission, which later on led to other invasions.

After Hayam Wuruk's death, the kingdom faced a steady decline the successions and it drove the kingdom into a civil war. Hayam Wuruk was succeeded by Prince Kusumawardhani who married Prince Wikramawardhana who opened the trade with Moslem Chinese admiral, Zheng He, who had trade relations with Moslem communities in Semarang, Demak, Tuban and Ampel. This was the time when Islam began to gain a foothold on the Java's northern coast.

The Kingdom of Srivijaya

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One of the most powerful and influential kingdoms in Indonesia was the Srivijaya of Sumatra. Unfortunately it can also be considered as the forgotten empire since very little was known about it, until 1920. That was when a French scholar, George Coedes, published his findings.

In fact, Srivijaya was the empire that balanced the Majapahit empire in the west, during the turn of the 10th century. It is a shame that a kingdom that had such a vast influence in Sumatra, Malay Peninsula, Western Java, Moluccas, Borneo, and Philippines (the Visayas, was actually named after Vijaya) became a mere footnote in Indonesian history.

As kingdoms go, the decline of Srivijaya began in the 13th century when Majapahit began to rule major provinces in Sumatra.

Later on, Srivijaya became a tributary state of the Khmer empire and later on the Sukothai empire. The Sultanate of Malacca succeeded Srivijaya as the Malay political entity of the archipelago.

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Karapan Sapi, Madura Bull Racing

noreply@blogger.com (Tangkas) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:47:00 +0000

Karapan Sapi, cow race is a race that came from Madura, East Java, in the event karapan cow the audience not only treated cows and agility racing the jockey, but before the start of the owners usually do the ritual procession of cows accompanied by musical instruments disekelilingi races blend seronen Madura typical music instrument making this event a more festive.

The length of the route path karapan cow between 180 to 200 meters, which can be completed within 14 to 18 seconds. Certainly a very fast pace cow - the cow, but sometimes bamboo shrewdness jockey who used to tread the jockey floating in the air due to the rapid speed of the beef cow. To gain speed and increase the rate of the cow the jockey, the base of the cows that are fitted with a belt full of sharp spikes which flicked his whip and the jockey who was also given a cow's rump towards sharp thorns. Of course these cuts will make the cows run faster, but also cause sores around the cow's ass. Proximity winners sometimes the difference is very thin, indeed, they often only within 1 to 2 seconds. Bull in Madura is a very unique show, in addition to already inherited one generation to the tradition is also preserved until now. These events serve as a tourism event in Indonesia, and not only local tourists from abroad too many who witnessed this cow karapan.

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A 6 Years Old Boy Conquered 10 Mountain Peaks

noreply@blogger.com (Tangkas) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:09:00 +0000

Among the trees along the mountain slopes he walked limply. His tiny body covered with a blue hat, gray jacket and red pants, looked shabby and dusty. His small steps followed a man's steps, in front of him. He stopped when a steep rock cliff were seen in front of him. Then the man before him, who is his father, asking him to climb up the cliff.

Without being asked twice, the boy obeyed his father. His little hands and feet nimbly crawling among the cracks while climbing the cliff. Following the path shown by his father. And the five-hour journey finally ended at the summit of Mount Sumbing whose height reaches 3,371 meters above sea level.

That is Arya Cahya Mulyana Sugianto. A 6-year-old boy who looked happy and proud, carrying the red and white flag (flag of Indonesia). At the mountain summit, he shouted "freedom!”. Typical screams of the patriots of this nation during the fight for the independence of Indonesia in the past.

Climbing Mount Sumbing was part of a series of climbing the 10 mountain peaks on the Ekspedisi Cahaya Merdeka 2011 (Freedom's Light Expedition 2011). Arya has managed to conquer Mount Ceremai (3,078 meters above sea level), Mount Slamet (3,432 m asl), Mount Sindoro (3,155 m asl), Mount Sumbing (3,371 m asl), Mount Lawu (3,265 m asl), Mount Arjuno (3,339 m asl), Mount Welirang (3,156 m asl), Gunung Rinjani (3,726 m asl), Mount Penanggungan (1,653 m asl) and Mount Semeru (3,676 m asl).

Arya’s name was recorded in the Indonesian Museum of Records as the youngest Indonesia's climber who conquer the 10 mountain's peaks.

"Glad to reach the top of the mountain. Moreover, it is 10 mountains. I can see the scenery of God's creation," said his innocent words.

It all began when he watched the movie of “Vertical Limit” (Movie directed by Martin Campbell, starring Scott Glen, Chris O’Donnell and Bill Paxton). He was so admire this movie so that he was formerly wished to climb the snowy mountains. He really wished to see snow.

Of course his father's were so confused not being able to fulfill that desire, considering that it would require a large fund. Then Arya started to sulk and did not want to eat and did not want to go to school. His desire was so great, while on the other hand, the father who did not have enough money eventually brought them to the bargain. Finally they came out with agreement to climb 10 of the mountains in Indonesia.

Among those 10 peaks of the mountain, Mount Sumbing was the most memorable. In this mountain they had an amazing experience. On the way home from the top of the mountain, they could not see the road because the night has arrived and the sky covered with clouds. Arya said hopefully "if we bring a flashlight would be better," and suddenly the moon appeared from behind a cloud, shortly after Arya says, so they could see the road.

Likewise, when Arya thirst and hoping to find water. Suddenly they found a bottle of mineral water left behind by other climbers in the middle of the road. "It was like a miracle. It all happened after Arya asked for it," the father told.

After conquering the 10 peaks of mountain, Arya went back to school as usual. But his desire to climb the snowy mountains still not fading. "I hope, there will be somebody who is willing to help in funding," said Agus, his father.

Fruit does falls nearby its tree. So does Arya. His father, Agus, has been climbing mountains since he was in highschool. When Agus married and have children, all his children were taught to love nature by climbing the mountain. Arya was introduced with nature since he was eight months old. At that time, although he was still being carried, Agus took him up to Mount Arjuna and Mount Welirang. Ever since, Arya has always celebrated his birthday at the top of Mount Welirang.

The Charm of Nature of Mount Anak Krakatau

noreply@blogger.com (Tangkas) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:26:00 +0000

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As an active volcano, Mount Anak Krakatau has a charm that attracts tourists. The beautiful mountain scenery with red and golden-yellow clouds of lava that bursting from the crater, the amazing underwater view for diving into it, the beauty of a tropical island with trees and birds chirping, the beauty of jet black sandy beaches and the awesome view from the top of Anak Krakatau has strong appeal that invite people to visit this mountain.

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Some nearby islands can also be visited just to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of these islands. There is Sebuku Kecil Island, a very beautiful small island, its white sandy beaches with the surrounding expanse of blue sea. The island is uninhabited. The whole island is still natural forest, and is really beautiful.

There is Sebesi, a closest inhabited island to Mount Anak Krakatau, and has a natural beauty under the sea.

Not far from Sebesi, there is island of Umang-Umang that measures just 50 × 50 square meters, but has a cluster of beautiful coral and white sand beaches that are unspoiled. You can enjoy snorkeling here and enjoy lunch while enjoying the scenery of Sebesi Island and the island of Mount Anak Krakatau which is already in sight.

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There is also the island of Rakata that already so close to Mount Anak Krakatau. Here you can also do snorkeling in the Lagoon Chili, where the unspoiled coral reefs and colorful fish looks so beautiful when viewed directly in their habitat. And if you're lucky, you'll be able to see the habitat Dolphine, Green Turtle, Blue Merlin (a rare fish in the world), and other rare fishes such as sea horses, Napoleon fish and Hawksbill.

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Enjoying the Krakatoa while active is very beautiful at night, far more beautiful than during the day. You can enjoy dinner while looking at the red and golden yellow lava burst from the crater. There's more value offered here, since the Krakatoa does not offer only to dive into the beauty of marine parks, but more than that, the Krakatoa _in particular_ explores the historical value of the evolutionary process of the underwater volcano.

Of course there are certain times you need to consider if you want to visit Mount Anak Krakatau by using fishing vessels. When the west wind came about November to January, fishermen did not dare to bring tourists.

The Deadliest Volcano – Mount Krakatau (Krakatoa)

noreply@blogger.com (Tangkas) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:43:00 +0000

The Enormity of Mount Krakatau Eruption

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The explosion was very powerful and accompanied by hot clouds and tsunami that killed around 36,000 people. The voices of the eruptions were sounded up to Alice Springs, Australia and the island of Rodrigues near Africa (about 4,653 miles from the center of the eruption). Some sources mentioned that the explosive power is estimated at 30,000 times the atomic bomb that ever dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of the Second World War. While other source said that it was equivalent to 200 megatons of TNT.

That is Mount Krakatoa which erupted on 26-27 August 1883 in the past. Krakatau eruption caused global climate change at that time. The world was dark for two and a half days due to volcanic ash that covered the Earth's atmosphere. The expanses of dust in the sky were seen up to Norway and New York.

It was noted that the eruption of Mount Krakatau is the first world's major disaster that claimed many lives. Simon Winchester, a geologist who graduated from Oxford University of Britain and also the author of National Geographic, said that the blast was the biggest, with the loudest voice and was the most devastating volcanic event in modern human history. The voice of the eruption was sounded until 4,600 miles from the center of the eruption and can even be heard by one eighth of the population of the earth at that time.

According to researchers at the University of North Dakota, Krakatoa explosion _along with the explosion of Tambora (1815)_ recorded a largest score of Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) in modern history. The Guinness Book of Records recorded the explosion of Krakatoa as the most powerful explosion in history.

The explosion of Krakatoa had been throwing pumice stones and volcanic ash with a volume of 18 cubic miles. Its bursts of volcanic dust reach 80 km. Hard objects which flew into the air fell on the plains of Java and Sumatra, even to Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Australia and New Zealand.

The eruption destroyed Mount Danan, Mount Perbuwatan and part of Mount Rakata where a half cone was missing, create a basin of 7 km width and 250 meters depth. Waves reached as high as 40 meters, destroying villages and whatever is on the coast.

The tsunami was caused not only because of the eruption but also underwater avalanches.
The recorded death reached 36,417 people from 295 coastal villages from Merak (Serang) up to Cimalaya in Karawang, from west coast of Banten up to Cape Layar on the island of Panaitan (Ujung Kulon and southern Sumatra. In Ujungkulon, flood entered 15 km to the west.

The next day until a few days later, residents of Jakarta and Lampung hinterlands were no longer see the sun. The tsunami waves generated was even creeping up to the Hawaiian coast, west coast of Central America and the Arabian Peninsula seven thousand kilometers away.

The birth of Anak Krakatau

In 1927 or approximately 40 years after the eruption of Mount Krakatau (used to call in Spanish as Krakatoa), a volcano emerged from the caldera of the ancient region. Its high-speed of growth was about 20 inches per month and every year it became about 20 feet higher and 40 feet wider.

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Another note mentioned the additional of approximately 4 cm in height per year and if calculated, then within 25 years the additional height will achieve 7500 inches or 500 feet higher. The high-growth was due to the material that comes out from the belly of this new mountain. Currently, the height of Anak Krakatau reached around 230 meters above sea level. While the height of previous Mount Krakatau was 813 meters above sea level.

According to Simon Winchester, despite what had happened in the lives of Krakatoa was very scary, the strange realities of geology, seismic and tectonic in Java and Sumatra ensures that what had happened in the past at some point will happen again. No one knows exactly when the Son of Krakatoa will erupt. Some geologists predict that the eruption will occur in between 2015-2083. But the influence of the earthquake in the Indian Ocean base at December 26, 2004 also can not be ignored.

According to Professor Ueda Nakayama one an expert on Japanese volcano, Anak Krakatau is still relatively safe although there are active and frequent small eruptions, there are only certain times when the tourists are prohibited from approaching the area because of danger of lava that spewed out of this volcano. Other experts claim there is no plausible theory that the Son of Krakatau will erupt again. Even if there is, it will at least takes three or more centuries or after 2325 AD before it erupt again. But clearly, the number of casualties incurred will be more devastating than the previous eruption. Anak Krakatau is currently also known as "Mount Krakatau", though in fact it is a new mountain that grew after the previous eruption.

Tanjung Lesung Bay Villas Hotel & Resort

noreply@blogger.com (Tangkas) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:41:00 +0000

Iskandar Widjaja

noreply@blogger.com (Tangkas) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:12:00 +0000

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His violin playing like poetic words that amaze the audience. Occasionally a gentle smile implied on his face as he walked down tone by tone of the Nicola Paganini's composition, "Cantabile for Violin & Piano ". At other times, his expression turned stern, tore apart the violin strings with tremolando and Pizzicato fast.

The sound produced by his violin’s friction, was excellent, clean and well conjured every audience who listen to it.

That is Iskandar Widjaja, who was born 24 years ago. A world-class violinist who was born in Indonesia and grew up in Germany.

Born in 1986, he began playing the violin since the age of 4 years. He learned from Ilan Gronich at UdK Berlin in years of 2005-2010. He currently receives support from the Dora Schwarzberg and worked in masterclasses along with Henning Kraggerud, Shlomo Mintz, Christian Tetzlaff and Donald Weilerstein.

His huge and continuously honed talent has catapulted Alexander obtained the First Prize in the Jugend Musiziert, Hindemith, and the Goldener Julius Postacchini Violin Competition.

No wonder, if his brilliance was soon ogled by several groups orchestra who invited him to perform on stage with them. He has appeared as solist recorded in some groups such as the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra orchestra, Jakarta Symphony, Klassische Philharmonie Bonn, das Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Babelsberg and Berlin Chamber Filmorchester soloist in Norway, Germany, Croatia, Switzerland, Indonesia, Spain, Italy, Belgium and the United States, as well as at festivals such as "Bad Kissinger Musiksommer", St.. Prex and Valdres Norway.

Thanks to the violin playing of that, Alexander had experienced playing in such prominent places in the Berlin Philharmonic, the Berlin Konzerthaus, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Fort Reverin, Tel Aviv Opera.

His appearance has also received high praise from media such as Strad, Dubrovacki Vesnje, and der Tagesspiegel.

His CD with live recordings from the Berlin Philharmonie has been released by Sony Music in June 2010 with works by Poulenc and Handel Halvorsen. Portrait of Alexander Widjaja has also ever shown in the RBB, Berlin TV and Film Brainworker.

Iskandar is really a unique figure. He appears more to be an icon of classical music rather than borrowing pop idioms like most young people nowadays. He went through his days with the 1793 F violin, and with the works of Geissenhof of Vienna, Mozart, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Brahms.

His depth and totality playing of the violin gave birth to a beautiful expression on stage, like telling a story in through tones that are voiced by the violin.

"I am looking for purity of emotion. I think life is not always beautiful and happy, "Alexander said in a press conference at the Titan Theater - Indonesia.

This young man seems to believe that everything that comes from the heart must also be able to reach the hearts of the audience. And he proved it through the thunderous applause of the audience who admire his playing.

Kalicaa Villa Beach Resort

noreply@blogger.com (Tangkas) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:10:00 +0000

Where you find peace and harmony with nature

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Nuances of a vacation like this, is very easily found on various tourist destinations throughout Indonesia. Kalicaa Villa Beach Resort is one among them. It builds upon the design concept of traditional tropical style with contemporary touches that blends harmoniously with the beautiful natural scenery. The area around the villa is packaged in shades of tropical garden, thus giving the impression of beautiful and romantics.

Atmosphere like this gives an exceptional feel to the guests while on vacation, because its composure could restore your positive energy when you return to the big city which is full of hustle and bustle that is so much depressing.

It is another option of tourist destination than Bali

If you are in Jakarta and because of your business, you do not have time to visit Bali, then Kalicaa Villa Beach Resort can be an alternative choice for you to have some time off.

Kalicaa Villa Beach Resort is located in Pandeglang, Banten Province (formerly part of West Java Province). It is also not too difficult to reach this area if you are departing from Jakarta. By land transport, you can go through toll road of Jakarta-Merak and exit at the toll booth of East Serang, then toward the city Pandeglang, Labuan and finally reached the Tanjung Lesung (Cape of Dimples). Overall, it takes only 3.5 hours away to get there.

Resort which has an area of 1500 hectares is located in Integrated Tourism Zone of Tanjung Lesung (In Indondesian; Kawasan Wisata Terpadu Tanjung Lesung). According to the developer, the Kalicaa Resort was deliberately designed for you who want to enjoy the privacy and comfort when you're on holiday with friends or family.

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You'll find an exotic experience here, that's all I can say to you. Because the resort offers panoramic views of the beautiful and clean nature, white sand and blue sea water clear. And the best part is that this resort is located near by the Ujung Kulon's Natural Reservation, where you can see the charming single-horned Javan Rhinoceros!

A Number One Standards of Service and Facility

Various facilities and amenities are also available to ensure your comfort vacation there. Each villa is equipped with facilities from a private mini-bar, bath with outdoor shower, DVD player, cable TV, air conditioner, plunge pool, kitchen set, up to barbeque equipment.

When you go outside your villa, you'll feel the fresh sea breeze blowing through the pores of your skin and fill your lungs with a natural freshness. And the outdoor entertainment that will also complement your vacation into an experience that won’t be easy to forget. Here you can enjoy Cultural Show, Music Performance, and Daily Sport Activities such as Tennis Court, Beach Volley, Trip Tracking, as well as other activities such as Snorkeling, Diving, Sea Kayak, Jet Sky, Banana Boat, Glass Batum Boat and Fishing Golf Driving for you who are enjoying Water Sport Activities.

Not only that, there are also tours to Mount Krakatau and the Ujung Kulon! You do remember the single-horned rhino that I told you, don't you?

Romanticism and Privacy

Honeymooners, you can enjoy the romantic and privacy atmosphere. In this villa, new bride can choose the type of Fiji villa with 2 rooms and Plunge Pool which is very popular spot to have a co-wife's love in a warm and romantic nuance. Or you can choose the type of Bora-Bora villas with 2-3 bedrooms and Private Swimming Pool which will make your honeymoon be an unforgettable memories for both of you.

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Honeymoon packages in Kalicaa Resort offers a romantic dinner at Bale-Bale Restaurant while enjoying the beach waves, for three days and two nights.

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And finally, tired after doing a variety of exciting adventures, you and your spouse or your family can enjoy a refreshing recovery from traditional massages therapy.

Welcome to Kalicaa Villa Beach Resort and have a wonderful time.

Note: The next time I'll tell you how beautiful are the panorama of Mount Krakatau and Ujung Kulon.

Knowing How We Evolve Into What We Are Today

noreply@blogger.com (Tangkas) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:06:00 +0000

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Sangiran Museum is one of the most attractive historical site which is very interesting to visit it. It is an archaeological site located in Central Java, Indonesia. The area of 48 km2, is located 15 kilometers north of Solo and situated in the valley of the Solo River in the foothills Lawu Mountain.

When entering this area, along the way you will be presented by the residential that also serves as a unique gift shops primeval relic. The museum of 1.6 hectares wide was built against a hill and turning around into its peak. You need to walk around the hillside to get to the first exhibition space. The first exhibition space is located inside a huge natural cave which is plastered with concrete walls and contains pictures of how the Earth was formed, teeth and skeletons of ancient fossils, the bones of ancient animals, as well as diorama examples of human evolution and ancient human activity.

Coming out from the first exhibition room, you still need to climb dozens of stairs to reach the second exhibition space which is located on a hilltop. In this second exhibition space you can see various types of early human skulls from various times and places, mammoth’s femur, ancient buffalo skulls, various types of weapons, rocks fossils, and so forth.

In 1996, this site was listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. And in this area you can find many remnants of the past life and history of early human life with everything that was around them at that time; starting from his residence, pattern of life, animals that live with them, until the occurrence of the landscape in the period of not less than 2 million years ago.

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In 1934, an anthropologist named Guustav Heinrich Ralph von Koenigswald started his research in this area and found the fossils of early humans. The discovery of fossils during his studies and excavations had reinforced the theory of human evolution from ape to human as it is today. At least five different types of early human fossils were found that time. And this amazing discovery was very surprising and became a key element in the development of the theory of human evolution.

In subsequent years, the results of excavations found the fossils of the first human ancestor, Pithecanthropus erectus ("The Java Man"). Additionally, there were about 60 more fossils found in the area, which include Meganthropus Palaeojavanicus.

Sangiran become a site that contributed nearly 50% discoveries of pre-human fossil in world history.

Not only humans and prehistoric life, fossils of underwater creatures were also found, giving rise to the theory that the island of Java was lifted from the seabed millions of years ago.

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Even in the 1980s, scientists were still shocked by the discovery of intact fossil of a mammoth with 4 meters high. These fossils are now stored at the Museum of Geology of Bandung.

It is because of its contribution to the world of archeology, anthropology, geology and science are so great that UNESCO finally declared Sangiran as the 593rd World Cultural Heritage on December 5, 1996 in Merida, Mexico. Then Human Archeological Museum was built to store and display those fossils.

Sangiran Museum describes the history of early humans from about 2 million years ago until 200,000 years ago, namely from the end of Piliosen age to the middle Piliosen age. There are 13,086 ancient human fossils collection and it constitute as the most complete early human sites in Asia. It can also be found vertebrate fossils, underwater animal fossils, rocks, fossils of marine plants, and equipments made from stone.

Circling around the museum area of 1.6 acres is a pretty exhausting trip. Sangiran, indeed, was originally a hill known as the "Sangiran Dome". The dome was then experiencing erosion at the top to form the layers of soil. This is where the experts finally get very complete information about life in the past.

But your fatigue will be paid off when you have a chance to rest and relax at the top of the view tower, where you can enjoy the beauty of the upper Sangiran site. From that place you will see a green and charming area, which will give you a freshness feeling.

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In addition, there are dozens of stalls lined up at the front of the museum, where the locals sell gifts and souvenirs typical of prehistoric relics, ranging from objects that are claimed as ancient human’s or animal’s bones and teeth, statues made from deposits soil with fibers from ancient plant’s leafs, up to various necklaces, bracelets and jewelry made from stone and wood fossils. So, when you visit this site, do not miss the opportunity to buy gifts and souvenirs for your family at home.

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