New Megalithic Complex in Lahat

Megalithic complex newly discovered in Lahat, South Sumatra. This time its location in the Village Pagardewa, Jarai district.

This newly discovered site thought to have aged 600 years. The objects of prehistoric relics found were petralit (four stone), dolmen, and pedestals, pedestals rest of occupancy. So far, according to Head of the Institute for Archaeological Research Team Kristantina Indriastuti Palembang, findings similar to findings in the Village Gunungkaya about a year ago.

Lahat District does include a very rich area Pasemah finding megalithic sites. Pasemah Plateau covers the whole area around the highlands of Bukit Barisan Mountains, located in the southern island of Sumatra.

Based on government data Lahat regency, megalithic heritage assets that are spread in Lahat, there are at least 20 megalithic complex. Type in the form of statues, grave stones, perforated stone (stone house), dolmen (stone table), stone statues, grave stones, menhirs, flat stones, stone mortars, and stone upright (Kosala).

Ayu Kusumawati and Haris Sukendar in Earth Pasemah Megalithic book called, the number of megalithic relics in Pasemah show that the region has been inhabited by humans since at least 2500 years before Christ. Finely sculptured detail and indicate community Besemah (Pasemah) was already familiar with metal.