Archaeological site of prehistoric people in Sangiran

The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Archaeological Site of the Sangiran prehistoric people in Indonesia as a World Cultural Heritage in 1996.

Sangiran Nature Reserve entrance gate is designed very nicely, close to nature

Sangiran is one of the key locations for the evolution of humanity. It demonstrates the development of humanity from prehistoric to present through fossils and relics discovered here.

In 1938 the first excavation was carried out, the excavation lasted until 1941. During this excavation, archaeologists discovered the first gibbon fossil . Then 50 fossils of human gibbon - prehistoric people were found. There are several chemical fossils dating back more than half a million years and this is an extremely important evidence in the study of human development.

The fossilized prehistoric skull was found during excavations in 1938

The archaeological site of Sangrian's prehistoric people was recognized by Unesco according to the following criteria: in terms of cultural standards, this is an important proof for understanding human development. In terms of historical standards, this site shows that the fossils here date to millions of years, which is an extremely precious discovery for scientists.

Sangiran is an archaeological site located on Java Island , about 15 km east of Soho Valley to the east of Indonesia. This archaeological site has a total area of ​​about 48km2. The strata and geology of this site are estimated to be about 2 million years old. During the excavation of this site, archaeologists found many fossil bones of the apes, animals such as elephants, rhinos, buffalo horns . especially the first fossils. Prehistoric people were found at this site.

Besides fossil bone samples, archaeologists also found many stone tools of prehistoric times . This is evidence that the prehistoric people lived in this area 1.5 million years ago.

The eroded area becomes a lake and a place to cultivate agriculture .

This archaeological site was eroded and turned into a lake, but then thousands of years later it was accreted and became a farming area for local residents in the region. Until 1934 when the relics, including the first stone hunting tools were discovered by scientist Gustav Heinrich von Koenigswald , the area was newly zoned for scientists and archaeologists to find. understand, excavate and study. This archaeological site was found to be a very important finding in the early history of mankind's history, so this site was included in the World Heritage list by Unesco, until Now scientists continue their studies, learning about this site.