1,100 year-old statue of Ganesha found in Bantul (Indonesia)
A construction worker in Ironayan Hamlet, Village Baturetno, Banguntapan district, Bantul regency, find a large statue of Ganesha statues during excavations, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 afternoon.
The discovery of the statue immediately informed to the Heritage Preservation Hall DIY immediate follow up by doing a search footprint on the historic site that was mentioned relics of the ancient Mataram kingdom.
Researcher Institute for Archaeology Ethno Archaeology Field DIY, Lelono Day, Wednesday, July 31, 2013, said, in order to determine whether the statue is really a relic of ancient Mataram kingdom, still have to wait for the results of a thorough archaeological study.
"Certainty about the Ganesha statue relics of ancient Mataram kingdom there should be a thorough study," he said.
Based on trinkets attached to the statue of Ganesha 140 centimeters tall and 90 centimeters wide, it is estimated that the statue was about a thousand to one hundred thousand years.
"The possibility of this statue relics of Ancient Hindu Mataram kingdom," he said.
According to Lelono day, for while the researchers have not been able to ascertain the age of the statue. It takes a long time to dig and find the statue counterpart.
"However the first step taken by the researchers are looking at various components inherent in the sculpture statues, ranging ornaments, crowns, to shape," he said again.
Sugeng Riyanto other researchers said the findings spelled Ganesha statues are relatively large compared to the prior art. Age possibilities with Candi Prambanan and Boko.
"The first-used size statue just as high as about 60 centimeters to 70 centimeters," said Sugeng Riyanto.
According to him, it is possible the researchers will conduct penulusuran the traces of historical sites in the local village. However, the move was awaiting the results of a study that will be done because of the discovery of the statue.
"We also need to dig information from citizens," he said.
Budi Astuti Endah, local residents say, the Ganesha statue was found around 14:30 pm on Tuesday. The statue was discovered when construction workers digging drains.
When found, the condition is not perfect sculpture. Broke his right hand, while the rear of the statue also separate.
"Statue'll want to carry around I also just resigned," said the owner of the land the aqueduct.
However, local residents eager for the statue preserved in its original place, such as early stage discovery. Reason, it can be used as a form of cultural heritage preservation, as well as educational media.
"In total there are three sites on my land. Behind my house, there are two historic sites. Now is still intact and has also been certified," Endah said.
The discovery of the statue immediately informed to the Heritage Preservation Hall DIY immediate follow up by doing a search footprint on the historic site that was mentioned relics of the ancient Mataram kingdom.
Researcher Institute for Archaeology Ethno Archaeology Field DIY, Lelono Day, Wednesday, July 31, 2013, said, in order to determine whether the statue is really a relic of ancient Mataram kingdom, still have to wait for the results of a thorough archaeological study.
"Certainty about the Ganesha statue relics of ancient Mataram kingdom there should be a thorough study," he said.
Based on trinkets attached to the statue of Ganesha 140 centimeters tall and 90 centimeters wide, it is estimated that the statue was about a thousand to one hundred thousand years.
"The possibility of this statue relics of Ancient Hindu Mataram kingdom," he said.
According to Lelono day, for while the researchers have not been able to ascertain the age of the statue. It takes a long time to dig and find the statue counterpart.
"However the first step taken by the researchers are looking at various components inherent in the sculpture statues, ranging ornaments, crowns, to shape," he said again.
Sugeng Riyanto other researchers said the findings spelled Ganesha statues are relatively large compared to the prior art. Age possibilities with Candi Prambanan and Boko.
"The first-used size statue just as high as about 60 centimeters to 70 centimeters," said Sugeng Riyanto.
According to him, it is possible the researchers will conduct penulusuran the traces of historical sites in the local village. However, the move was awaiting the results of a study that will be done because of the discovery of the statue.
"We also need to dig information from citizens," he said.
Budi Astuti Endah, local residents say, the Ganesha statue was found around 14:30 pm on Tuesday. The statue was discovered when construction workers digging drains.
When found, the condition is not perfect sculpture. Broke his right hand, while the rear of the statue also separate.
"Statue'll want to carry around I also just resigned," said the owner of the land the aqueduct.
However, local residents eager for the statue preserved in its original place, such as early stage discovery. Reason, it can be used as a form of cultural heritage preservation, as well as educational media.
"In total there are three sites on my land. Behind my house, there are two historic sites. Now is still intact and has also been certified," Endah said.
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