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Early Islamic archaeological findings in Indonesia
Overview
Archaeological excavations at the Bongal Site in North Sumatra have uncovered evidence suggesting that Islamic influence in the Indonesian archipelago may date back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE. These findings, reported by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), challenge the traditional historical narrative that typically places the establishment of Islamic political entities between the 13th and 15th centuries.
Further research indicates that the presence of Abbasid dirham coins and historical records of diplomatic correspondence between regional Maharajas and Middle Eastern Caliphs point to potential direct interactions between the Sriwijaya Kingdom and various caliphates during the 7th to 9th centuries. While Arab and Persian traders were active in the region earlier, researchers note a shift from purely commercial activities to more active religious proselytization toward the end of the 12th century, coinciding with the decline of the Sriwijaya Kingdom.
Entities
North Sumatra · Azyumardi Azra · Bongal Site · Umayyad Caliphate · National Research and Innovation Agency
Timeline
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26 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesArchaeological finds suggest early Islamic links to SriwijayaArchaeological evidence and historical records suggest Islamic presence in the Indonesian archipelago via the Sriwijaya Kingdom as early as the 7th-9th centuries, predating previous mainstream theories.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBongal Site findings may shift timeline of Islam in NusantaraArchaeological discoveries at the Bongal Site in North Sumatra suggest Islam arrived in Nusantara during the 7th and 8th centuries, potentially shifting historical timelines by seven centuries.
Sources
antaranews.com · bandung24jam.republika.co.id · matapantura.republika.co.id · republika.co.id