Preliminary Research on Enggano Island: The Role of Enggano Island in The Past Based on Archaeological Remains and Historical Literature

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Enggano Island; Archaeological remains; trade

Abstract

Enggano Island is one of the foremost islands on the West Cost of Sumatera. Geologically, this island has never been one with Sumatera mainland, therefore this island has unique characteristics, both in terms of flora, fauna and culture. Archaeological exploration was conducted for the first time in 2018 with the aim of recording archaeological remains. At the end of the 19th century until the mid-20th century, the island was controlled by the Dutch, thus changing the way of life of the island’s native population and making this island a source of plantation resource and forest products. During Japanese rule, Enggano became the leading island of defense during World War II in Southeast Asia. Most of archaeological remains on this island came from the colonial period, both from Dutch and Japanese rule and the megalithic tradition. The megalithic tradition on this island has the same chronology as the arrival of foreign nations. The location of Enggano itself was once part of shipping/trade routes in the past along with other areas on the West coast of Sumatera such as Pisang Island, Sibolga, Barus, Air Bangis, and Tiku Island.

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AU  - Sigit Eko Prasetyo
AU  - Fadhlan S. Intan
AU  - Indah Permatasarie Tjan
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/01/11
TI  - Preliminary Research on Enggano Island: The Role of Enggano Island in The Past Based on Archaeological Remains and Historical Literature
BT  - Proceedings of the Critical Island Studies 2023 Conference (CISC 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 211
EP  - 217
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-186-9_22
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-186-9_22
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