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Gold artefacts dating from the 8th and 9th centuries have been stolen from a museum in Yogyakarta in Java. Thieves clean up gold collection Jakarta Post, 14 August 2010 Read more..Monday, August 23rd, 2010 Posted in Indonesia | No Comments »
Five brick tombs said to be Islamic and dating to the 15th century have been found in Kudus in Java. Antique Tombs Found Tempo Interaktif, 13 August 2010 Read more..Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 Posted in Books, Indonesia | 1 Comment »
Candi, Space and Landscape by Véronique Degroot discusses the relationship between the physical and religious landscape. The press release can be found after the jump, and more information (including ordering) ... Read more..Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 Posted in Indonesia | No Comments »
A national history and culture study group based in Talungagung, east Java, have handed over to the government some 157 fossils excavated at the end of last year. The fossils ... Read more..Thursday, November 5th, 2009 Posted in Indonesia | No Comments »
Discoveries of a brick floor in Malang, Java may indicate the remains of the 6th century Kanjuruhan kingdom. Archaeologists are currently excavating to determine the archaeological potential. Archeologists explore kingdom site Jakarta ... Read more..Friday, October 23rd, 2009 Posted in Indonesia | No Comments »
It may not be Borobodur or Prambanan, but Candi Sukuh in central Java is worth the visit for its, erm, erratic, erm, unrefined, statues. Sukuh Temple A mystery yet to be ... Read more..Monday, July 20th, 2009 Posted in Indonesia | No Comments »
The remains of an ancient boat, remarkaby well-preserved for a 1,200-year-old-find, reveals insights into shipbuilding technology in this region. Ancient boat reveals shipbuilding skills of Java’s seafarers Jakarta Post, 10 July 2009 Read more..