History of the west coast of North Sumatra before Barus: Preliminary results of archaeological research at the Bongal settlement site
The Bongal area, near Kota Pandan, in the Tapanuli/Sibolga Bay, has been known to archaeologists since 2001 through the identification of the remains of a Ganeśa stone image. Eighteen years later, archaeologists returned to the same area to examine a large number of chance finds uncovered by local g...
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openedition-oai:revues.org:archipel_3932 https://doi.org/10.4000/12fvk urn:doi:10.4000/12fvk en https://journals.openedition.org/archipel/3932 2024-10-09T02:00:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess article info:eu-repo/semantics/article urn:handle:20.500.13089/12fvk https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ History of the west coast of North Sumatra before Barus: Preliminary results of archaeological research at the Bongal settlement site Archipel Association Archipel info:eu-repo/semantics/reference/issn/2104-3655 info:eu-repo/semantics/reference/issn/0044-8613 URI:https://journals.openedition.org/archipel Soedewo , Ery Bakar , Abu Intan, M. Fadhlan S. Purnawibowo, Stanov Restiyadi , Andri Setiawan , Taufiqurrahman Satria, Deddy Anas, Aswandi Sofian, Harry Octavianus Hendrawan , Mochammad Fauzi Tobing, Lolita R. L. Oetomo, Repelita Wahyu Adhityatama , Shinatria The Bongal area, near Kota Pandan, in the Tapanuli/Sibolga Bay, has been known to archaeologists since 2001 through the identification of the remains of a Ganeśa stone image. Eighteen years later, archaeologists returned to the same area to examine a large number of chance finds uncovered by local gold washers. Their observations led to undertake systematic excavations in 2021 and 2022. The aim of this article is to introduce the main categories of finds revealed since 2019 and to suggest a number of hypotheses. The surface area of the settlement site exceeds 200 hectares, covering part of the Bongal hills as well as the alluvial plain which extends toward the Lumut river. Finds include dozens of coins inscribed in Arabic, glazed and unglazed earthenware, stoneware and porcelain, glassware, various metal and alloy objects, beads, gems and faience jewel, artefacts made of wood, resins, nuts, seeds, cords, as well as ivory. The quantity and diversity of archaeological material suggest the existence of a port site dated between the 4th and 10th c. CE, participating in trade networks covering Southeast Asia, China, South Asia and the Middle East. The end of the occupation of Bongal would coincide with the beginnings of the occupation of Barus on the site of Lobu Tua, which flourished later. La région de Bongal, près de Kota Pandan, dans la baie de Tapanuli/Sibolga, est connue des archéologues depuis 2001 grâce à l'identification des vestiges d'une statue en pierre de Ganesh. C'est dix-huit ans plus tard, que des archéologues sont revenus dans la même zone afin d'examiner un grand nombre de découvertes fortuites mises au jour par des orpailleurs locaux. Leurs observations ont conduit à entreprendre des fouilles systématiques en 2021 et 2022. L'objectif de cet article est de présenter les principales catégories de trouvailles révélées depuis 2019 et de suggérer un certain nombre d'hypothèses. La superficie du site d'habitat dépasse 200 hectares, couvrant une partie des collines de Bongal ainsi que la plaine alluviale qui s'étend vers la rivière Lumut. Les trouvailles comprennent des dizaines de monnaies portant des inscriptions en arabe, de la poterie glaçurée et non glaçurée, des grès et porcelaines, de la vaisselle de verre, divers objets en métal et en alliages, des perles, des pierres précieuses, des bijoux en faïence, des objets en bois, des résines, des noix, des graines, des cordelettes, ainsi que de l'ivoire. La quantité et la variété du matériel archéologique suggèrent l'existence d'un site portuaire daté entre le IVe et le Xe siècle de notre ère, participant à des réseaux commerciaux couvrant l'Asie du Sud-Est, la Chine, l'Asie du Sud et le Moyen-Orient. La fin de l'occupation de Bongal coïnciderait avec les débuts de l'occupation de Barus sur le site de Lobu Tua, qui prospéra plus tard. |
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The Bongal area, near Kota Pandan, in the Tapanuli/Sibolga Bay, has been known to archaeologists since 2001 through the identification of the remains of a Ganeśa stone image. Eighteen years later, archaeologists returned to the same area to examine a large number of chance finds uncovered by local gold washers. Their observations led to undertake systematic excavations in 2021 and 2022. The aim of this article is to introduce the main categories of finds revealed since 2019 and to suggest a number of hypotheses. The surface area of the settlement site exceeds 200 hectares, covering part of the Bongal hills as well as the alluvial plain which extends toward the Lumut river. Finds include dozens of coins inscribed in Arabic, glazed and unglazed earthenware, stoneware and porcelain, glassware, various metal and alloy objects, beads, gems and faience jewel, artefacts made of wood, resins, nuts, seeds, cords, as well as ivory. The quantity and diversity of archaeological material suggest the existence of a port site dated between the 4th and 10th c. CE, participating in trade networks covering Southeast Asia, China, South Asia and the Middle East. The end of the occupation of Bongal would coincide with the beginnings of the occupation of Barus on the site of Lobu Tua, which flourished later. |
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Soedewo , Ery Bakar , Abu Intan, M. Fadhlan S. Purnawibowo, Stanov Restiyadi , Andri Setiawan , Taufiqurrahman Satria, Deddy Anas, Aswandi Sofian, Harry Octavianus Hendrawan , Mochammad Fauzi Tobing, Lolita R. L. Oetomo, Repelita Wahyu Adhityatama , Shinatria |
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Soedewo , Ery Bakar , Abu Intan, M. Fadhlan S. Purnawibowo, Stanov Restiyadi , Andri Setiawan , Taufiqurrahman Satria, Deddy Anas, Aswandi Sofian, Harry Octavianus Hendrawan , Mochammad Fauzi Tobing, Lolita R. L. Oetomo, Repelita Wahyu Adhityatama , Shinatria History of the west coast of North Sumatra before Barus: Preliminary results of archaeological research at the Bongal settlement site |
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Soedewo , Ery Bakar , Abu Intan, M. Fadhlan S. Purnawibowo, Stanov Restiyadi , Andri Setiawan , Taufiqurrahman Satria, Deddy Anas, Aswandi Sofian, Harry Octavianus Hendrawan , Mochammad Fauzi Tobing, Lolita R. L. Oetomo, Repelita Wahyu Adhityatama , Shinatria |
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Soedewo , Ery |
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History of the west coast of North Sumatra before Barus: Preliminary results of archaeological research at the Bongal settlement site |
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History of the west coast of North Sumatra before Barus: Preliminary results of archaeological research at the Bongal settlement site |
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History of the west coast of North Sumatra before Barus: Preliminary results of archaeological research at the Bongal settlement site |
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History of the west coast of North Sumatra before Barus: Preliminary results of archaeological research at the Bongal settlement site |
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History of the west coast of North Sumatra before Barus: Preliminary results of archaeological research at the Bongal settlement site |
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history of the west coast of north sumatra before barus: preliminary results of archaeological research at the bongal settlement site |
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