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Bujang Valley - The Archaeological Site

The Bujang Valley or Lembah Bujang is a sprawling historical complex and has an area of approximately 224 square km. Situated near Merbok, Kedah, between Gunung Jerai in the north and Muda River in the south, it is the richest archaeological area in Malaysia.

 

Archaeological research indicates that there was an old Hindu-Buddhist empire built here. The name itself is roughly translated into "Dragon Valley". The area consists of ruins that may date more than 1,500 years old. More than fifty ancient tomb temples, called candi, have also been unearthed, many of which were built during the Bujang Valley civilization's heyday. The most impressive and well-preserved of these is located in Pengkalan Bayang Merbok. The Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum is also located here.

 

Research also indicates that an ancient Hindu - Buddhist kingdom ruled here as early as 300 CE. Relics found at the site are now on display at the archaeological museum. Items include inscribed stone caskets and tablets, metal tools and ornaments, ceramics, pottery, and Hindu icons.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bujang_Valley

COMMENTS
Tishfish said at 1:54 p.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
WOW ! ! ! ! Great stuff ! ! ! !
YorkJodi said at 2:55 p.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
Cool... very interesting!!! I have a cousin who is professor of archeology at Wyoming University... he would probably die for such a dig...
Swedfinn said at 2:57 p.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
You have a great cultural heritage from many cultures and traditions! Nice shots!
Maz2001 said at 5:19 p.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
What a wonderful site. Great images.
Mirella said at 6:27 p.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
Thanks for the historical explanation; wonderful sculptures; I'm sorry I am not able to understand their meaning. I'll try to find something in my books or in the Web. Ciao
Debdog said at 9:19 p.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
just great!
21-gramm said at 5:13 a.m. on Aug 19, 2008:
wonderful, David! great story and great history!
DocEna said at 11:23 a.m. on Aug 19, 2008:
Great shots and the text as well. beautiful ruins...
Chaitiamma said at 1:17 p.m. on Aug 19, 2008:
Thanks Doreen, Jodi, Jorma, Jane, Mirella, Debra, Den and Doc.
Hhwind said at 7:51 p.m. on Aug 19, 2008:
Wow friend quite a good collection of pics.
Chaitiamma said at 9:26 a.m. on Aug 20, 2008:
Thank you Sir.
Emmabro said at 9:41 a.m. on Aug 22, 2008:
wonderful place and great shots...thanx for the info too !!!
Chaitiamma said at 1:05 p.m. on Aug 22, 2008:
Thank you Emma.
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