10 Interesting Fact About Archeology

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• Archeology comes from Greek, Arkhaios which means ancient and logos which means science, so that archeology can be interpreted as science of ancient objects.
• Indonesia has many archeological sites scattered throughout its region, such as Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, and Gunung Padang site.
• The Indonesian Archaeological Team has found many valuable historical artifacts, such as inscriptions, statues, and ceramic objects from the past.
• One of the biggest archeological sites in Indonesia is the Borobudur Temple complex, which is one of the seven new world wonders.
• Archeological sites in Indonesia also contain many historical buildings such as fortresses, palaces, and temples which are often a historical tourist attraction.
• One of the Indonesian archeological teams found ancient human bones that were older than Cro-Magnon humans on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara.
• Archeology in Indonesia also contributes to our understanding of ancient civilization in Southeast Asia and its relation to civilization outside the region.
• Some Indonesian archeological artifacts have been recognized by UNESCO as world cultural heritage, such as Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, and Komodo National Park.
• In 2017, the Indonesian Archeology Team discovered an archeological site that was believed to be an ancient kingdom in Cipari Village, West Java.
• Archeology in Indonesia is a field that continues to develop and attract many people to study the history and culture of Indonesia.