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The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia and Marine Heritage Gallery manages over 200,000 collection of underwater archaeological findings from Indonesian waters.
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The collections are only a small representation of extraordinary marine heritage that lies on the Indonesian seabed.
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Collections displayed at the gallery are from Bangka-Belitung waters from 9th Century wreck, Cirebon waters from 10th Century wreck and off Buaya Island waters in Riau from 11-12th Century wreck.
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The archaeological finds includes a group of various stonewares that were made in Southeast Asia, West Asia and China.
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These bronze items are rare religious findings estimated to be made at the center of Buddhist intellectual in Srivijaya Kingdom (modern day Sumatra).
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The gallery also displays ceramics from the largest Changsa wares ever found in one bulk cargo. The wreck is called Belitung wreck but also known as the Tang cargo of Dynasty Tang. The Changsa wares are typically hand drawn.
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You can also enjoy well curated selections of earthenware and fine paste ware that is distinct to Southeast Asia.
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The artifacts displayed is a result of hundreds of research and expeditions, thousands of dive hours. Today, the artifacts are available to access for all.
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Written by Sonny Wibisono , BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency)
