Fadli Zon Unveils Plans to Restore Indonesia's Ancient Pyramid, Gunung Padang
The Indonesian government has announced plans to restore the ancient megalithic site of Gunung Padang in Cianjur, Jawa Barat, which is believed to be one of the oldest pyramids in Southeast Asia.
According to Fadli Zon, the Minister of Culture, the restoration project aims to recreate the site's original structure, which dates back to the ancient civilization that once inhabited the area. The plan involves a series of archaeological excavations, restorations, and re-orientation of the pyramid's layout to reflect its original shape.
Fadli explained that the first phase of the restoration will focus on cleaning up the area around the site, including removing loose rocks and debris, in order to reveal the underlying structure. "We want to strengthen the foundation of the pyramid, or punden berundak," he said.
The Minister emphasized the importance of conducting the restoration work carefully and taking into account the local climate and weather conditions, as the site is located on a slope prone to landslides.
Fadli also stated that the restoration project will be conducted in a continuous and collaborative manner, with input from various experts and stakeholders. The results of each phase will serve as a basis for the next stage of the project.
The Canadian archeologists Megan Gibson and Christina, who are visiting the site to study its ancient structure, expressed their enthusiasm for the restoration efforts. They hope to be able to contribute to the project by providing expertise in various fields.
Gibson mentioned that she had been fascinated with Gunung Padang after watching a documentary about it on TV and was eager to learn more about the site's history and significance.
The restoration of Gunung Padang is seen as an important step towards preserving Indonesia's cultural heritage and understanding its ancient past.
The Indonesian government has announced plans to restore the ancient megalithic site of Gunung Padang in Cianjur, Jawa Barat, which is believed to be one of the oldest pyramids in Southeast Asia.
According to Fadli Zon, the Minister of Culture, the restoration project aims to recreate the site's original structure, which dates back to the ancient civilization that once inhabited the area. The plan involves a series of archaeological excavations, restorations, and re-orientation of the pyramid's layout to reflect its original shape.
Fadli explained that the first phase of the restoration will focus on cleaning up the area around the site, including removing loose rocks and debris, in order to reveal the underlying structure. "We want to strengthen the foundation of the pyramid, or punden berundak," he said.
The Minister emphasized the importance of conducting the restoration work carefully and taking into account the local climate and weather conditions, as the site is located on a slope prone to landslides.
Fadli also stated that the restoration project will be conducted in a continuous and collaborative manner, with input from various experts and stakeholders. The results of each phase will serve as a basis for the next stage of the project.
The Canadian archeologists Megan Gibson and Christina, who are visiting the site to study its ancient structure, expressed their enthusiasm for the restoration efforts. They hope to be able to contribute to the project by providing expertise in various fields.
Gibson mentioned that she had been fascinated with Gunung Padang after watching a documentary about it on TV and was eager to learn more about the site's history and significance.
The restoration of Gunung Padang is seen as an important step towards preserving Indonesia's cultural heritage and understanding its ancient past.