Pugung Raharjo
Indonesia

Pugung Raharjo

Ancient megalithic site with terraced pyramid.

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Pugung Raharjo is a significant archaeological site in East Lampung, Indonesia, encompassing an area of 30 hectares. It is renowned for its ancient megalithic structures, including a terraced pyramid and various menhirs and dolmen, which date back as early as 2500 BCE. The site, fortified with trenches and ramparts, suggests it was a protected settlement. Over time, it served as a religious center, evidenced by the presence of a bodhisattva statue, indicating its use as a Buddhist sacred site during the 12th to 16th centuries CE. Artifacts found at the site, such as Chinese porcelain and beads, illustrate its involvement in historical trade networks. Today, it is preserved as a national monument, showcasing its historical and cultural significance.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Neolithic Megalithic Construction

2500 BCE

Hindu-Buddhist Sacred Site

12th-16th century CE

12th-16th Century CE Structures

12th-16th century CE

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Defensive Structures

TrenchesRamparts
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Burial and Funerary Structures

DolmensPyramids
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Religious and Ritual Structures

TemplesMenhirs
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Artistic and Decorative Features

Statues
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Agricultural and Land Use Features

Terraces
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Country

Indonesia

Coordinates

-5.30° N, 105.57° E