Region East side of Mount Slamet in Purbalingga exactly was storing wealth megalithic cultural heritage. However, during this, the original cultural heritage Indonesian ancestors were not well conserved and optimally. When the initial identification in 1981 and 1983 in the village of Limbasari, Sub Bobotsari found at least 18 historic sites. Identification resumed in 1984 and 1986 in the area and found Ponjen Tipar more than 20 historic sites. This was revealed by Prof. Dr. Harry Truman Simanjuntak of the Center for Archaeological Research and Development in conference with the National jawatengahgoid, Monday (24 / 8).
Truman is said, in addition to many megalithic culture found there were at least 22 sites of prehistoric rock shop in several river basins in Purbalingga. Of the artifacts found, are all relics of the Neolithic culture. One of them is quite interesting is the discovery of stone bracelets.
Viewed from the artifacts found, continued Truman, humans use the technology at that time was quite advanced and applied technology can not be found must be due to the peculiar form of artifacts. In fact there are some artifacts that show the adoption of the bronze culture of the prototype bronze axes. "This shows, people at that time had entered a new period, the proto history," Truman said.
Generally, the people in the proto historic period, continued Truman, many religious ideas developed by establishing a large stone or megalithic. This duck megal culture that characterized the original ancestor of Indonesia, before accepting the influence of Hindu, Islamic, and colonial.
Although fairly easy to find artifacts of Neolithic and megalithic in Purbalingga, but so far there are no archaeologists who may find fossils of animals and humans. Truman predicted that difficulties due to the acidic nature of soil that destroyed the fossil animals and humans in the area.
Therefore, Truman delivered to the Government advice Purbalingga, so that mengonservasi many megalithic remains found in Purbalingga. Conservation measures that can be done with further research, the research results disseminated to the public.
Then protect it, the site has been identified, and used for public welfare. Utilization could be to increase the economic community, academic interests, and strengthen community identity to the region. "People know more about their origins so as to build a better civilization," said Truman.
Regent separately Purbalingga Drs H Triyono Budi Sasongko, M. Si admitted it was too late to handle the potential of geological and archaeological objects that become rich cultural conservation. However, Regent Triyono states, with the rest of his tenure when the 10-month stay will develop this potential for enhancing the welfare of society, especially through the development of geo-tourism.
Late''I admit, this is because of the limitations of our understanding in terms of geology and archeology. However, I will take advantage of this potential while maintaining its sustainability, "said Regent Triyono adding this year also it will build a museum tour of artifacts as a means of education, amusement rides and uniqueness
