Lembah Bujang

Ancient Kedah was unique in the region due to its multicultural nature, but is there a reluctance to develop Lembah Bujang dig sites?

Recent Buddha statues found in Lembah Bujang sheds light on Malaysian history, particularly on old beliefs, piece of puzzle on country’s past

Penemuan awal menunjukkan tamadun Lembah Bujang wujud antara abad ke-2 dan ke-10 Masihi. Namun ahli arkeologi yang menjalankan penggalian di tapak arkeologi Sg Batu pada 2009 telah menyemak semula tempoh kewujudan kepada 788 SM berdasarkan karbon pada arang batu dan abu.

There is much hype and interest in archaeological sites and findings in Lembah Bujang, but to the untrained eye, in the absence of guided tours and effective interpretation, all one sees are mounds of scattered bricks, broken clay, and at most the bases of ancient Buddhist stupas or Hindu temples, and some artefacts (in the galleries around the area). Without proper context, the significance of the sites is lost.