Many of the world’s most important archaeological sites have been found in Indonesia which contains eight UNESCO World Heritage sites as well as many other cultural attractions, making it the perfect destination for travelers.

Indonesia is one of the most important countries in the world regarding prehistoric archeology with significant archaeological sites scattered over a vast territory; for example the area of Borneo, Kalimantan, is one of the areas from the scientific point of view as regards the research in the prehistoric age most important for the countless number of unexplored sites present throughout the jungle area.

Take a journey through the most important sites such as Sangiran located in Central Java and declared UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. There are about 13 809 collection of ancient human fossils in Sangiran Archaeological Museum.And moreover explore Lore Lindu National Park in Southeast Sulawesi not only been home to the variety of flora and fauna but also has ancient relics famous for its megalithic sites. There are about a thousand megalithic stones scattered at Napu Valley region, Besoa and Bada.

A must see destination is Leang-Leang Prehistory Park in Maros, South Sulawesi is one of the amazing archaeological sites in Indonesia. In the park there are prehistoric caves in the walls there are ancient paintings are believed to 40 thousand years old.

A journey that will let you discover the majesty of Mount Padang a megalithic site in Karyamukti Village, West Java. This site is busy talking because of the many unsolved mysteries. Gunung Padang site is believed to have existed since 5200 BC, older than the pyramids in Egypt.

The archaeology of the archipelagic realm that today forms the nation of Indonesia, stretching from prehistory through almost two millennia of documented history. The ancient Indonesian archipelago was a geographical maritime bridge between the political and cultural centers of Ancient India and Imperial China, and is notable as a part of ancient Maritime Silk Road.

Inspiring Destinations In Indonesia

Sumatra

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Java

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Bali

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NTT/NTB

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Sulawesi

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Borneo

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