Archaeological sites in the Batujaya region date back to prehistoric times, revealing the archipelago's cosmopolitanism since the early centuries AD.
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Archaeological sites in the Batujaya region date back to prehistoric times, revealing the archipelago's cosmopolitanism since the early centuries AD.
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Batujaya Temple in Karawang challenges previous assumptions about the dating of terracotta structures from the Hindu-Buddhist period. Archaeological sites along the Citarum River, dating from prehistoric times to the 10th century, reveal the region's historical cosmopolitanism. Indonesian archaeologists have played a crucial role in uncovering and interpreting these findings, moving beyond the colonial narratives of the past. The film pays tribute to the ancient terracotta, the soil, and the local community of Batujaya today.
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Why Watch
- See the revolutionary findings at Batujaya Temple
- Meet the Indonesian archaeologists behind the discoveries
- Find out about ancient terracotta and its significance
Did You Know
- The Batujaya Temple is located in Karawang, Indonesia.
- Archaeological evidence from the site dates back to the 10th century.
- The Citarum River has been significant since the early centuries AD.
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What is the significance of the Batujaya Temple?
The Batujaya Temple in Karawang changed the understanding that terracotta buildings from the Hindu-Buddhist period were younger than andesite structures.
What time period do the archaeological sites in Batujaya cover?
The archaeological sites in Batujaya span from prehistoric times to the 10th century.
Who guided the discovery and interpretation of the Batujaya site?
Indonesian archaeologists guided the discovery and interpretation of the Batujaya site, following earlier missions by the colonial antiquities department.
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