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Friday 24 January 2014

Tapak warisan Sungai Batu

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Research and excavation at the archaeological site in Sungai Batu, Bujang Valley started in February 2009. This site has been identified as the civilisation complex at Bujang Valley with an area more than 3 square km, with 90 small hills. 



Its locations by the riverflow of Sungai Batu and its tributaries, made it unique in that each separate tributary formed its own island. Hence, the location of Sungai Batu was important due to its strategic location for trading and defence activities. 


This site is less than 10 km from Sungai Petani, and 80 km from Alor Setar. It is located in an oil palm estate, near the Merbok-Semeling road.


Getting Here 

By Road 
Use the North-South Expressway. If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, follow the route to the Kedah in the north. If you are driving from Perlis or Alor Setar, follow the road leading south. This site is situated 10 km from Sungai Petani and 80 km from Alor Setar. It is situated in an oil palm estate near the Merbok –Semeling road.

Who To Contact 
Archaeological Global Research Centre (PPAG) 
Phone: +04-6533888/3357 Fax: +04-6573546 

Jabatan Warisan Negara Zon Utara 
Phone:+04-7353643 Fax:+04-7353649

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