The Bujang Valley or Lembah Bujang is a sprawling historical complex situated near Merbok, Kedah. Once the site of the Srivijaya Empire, an ancient Malay kingdom dating back from the first few centuries to the 12th century, it is the richest archaeological area in Malaysia.
Over the years, numerous artefacts have been uncovered in the Bujang Valley - celadon, porcelain, stoneware, clay, pottery, fragments of glass, beads and Persian ceramics - evidences that Bujang Valley was once a centre of international and entrepot trade in the region.
More than 50 ancient Hindu or Buddhist temples, called candi, have also been unearthed, adding to the spirituality of the place. The most well-preserved of these is located in Pengkalan Bayang Merbok, which is also where the Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum is located. This museum is the first archaeology museum built in Malaysia, under the Museum and Antiquity Department.
Getting Here
By Road
Use the PLUS - North-South Expressway. If you're driving from Kuala Lumpur, head north for Kedah, and if you are driving from Perlis or Alor Setar, head south. Take the Sungai Petani exit. From the exit, follow directions towards Merbok. When you get to Merbok, look out for signs to the Lembah Bujang Archaeology Museum.
By Rail
Trains stop at Sungai Petani and Alor Setar. For rates and time, please visit www.ktmb.com.my
Who To Contact
Lembah Bujang National History Park Office
Phone: +604-457 2005
Visit website : http://www.jmm.gov.my/ms/content/muzium-arkeologi-lembah-bujang
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