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Villages Seek to Preserve History

The Menoreh Hill has a wealth of archeological heritage dating back to the ancient era of the Mataram Kingdom. In their pledge to preserve history, many villagers aim to protect these artefacts.

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REGINA RUKMORINI / KRISTI DWI UTAMI / HARIS FIRDAUS / GREGORIUS FINESSO
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KOMPAS/P RADITYA MAHENDRA YASA

A horse-drawn carriage passes by an ancient stone artifact on Saturday (19/10/2019) in Banyuwangi village of Bandongan district, Magelang regency, Central Java. Many old artifacts remain scattered through the village, and some residents have used them as building materials for house foundations.

The Menoreh Hill has a wealth of archeological heritage dating back to the ancient era of the Mataram Kingdom. Much of it can still be found today. In their pledge to preserve history, many villagers aim to protect these artefacts.

One afternoon in early 2015, farmer Abdul Ghofir of Banyuwangi village, Bandongan district, Magelang, Central Java, was shocked when the wheels of his tractor hit something hard. When he got down from his vehicle, he saw a huge, round and flat rock. It was 80 centimeters wide and 40 centimeters thick. He immediately reported his finding to the village administration.

Editor:
Syahnan Rangkuti
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