A megalithic site in West Java preserving evidence of early settlement in the Indonesian highlands, positioned at 661 meters above sea level.
At a glance
Cipari Archaeological Park is a megalithic complex located in Cigugur District, Kuningan Regency, near the town of Kuningan in West Java. The site sits approximately 4 kilometers from Kuningan town and represents one of Indonesia’s significant prehistoric monuments.
History
The site is said to date to 1000 BCE, placing it within the megalithic period of Southeast Asian prehistory. Little detailed archaeological narrative accompanies the existing designation of this site in available sources.
What you see
Cipari is characterized as a megalithic site, suggesting the presence of large stone monuments or structures typical of this archaeological period. The specific arrangement and condition of megaliths at the park remain undocumented in current sources.
Cultural significance
The park represents an important record of early human settlement and cultural expression in the West Javanese highlands. Megalithic sites across Southeast Asia provide crucial evidence for understanding prehistoric social organization, religious practices, and technological development.
Key facts
- Country: Indonesia
- Location: Cigugur District, Kuningan Regency, West Java
- Elevation: 661 meters (2,169 feet) above sea level
- Distance from Kuningan town: 4 kilometers (2.5 miles)
- Coordinates: -6.9621, 108.4693
- Period: Megalithic (circa 1000 BCE)
Practical information & getting there
Cipari Archaeological Park is located 4 kilometers from Kuningan town in Cigugur District. Access by road is the primary means of reaching the site, though local visitor facilities and services have not been detailed in available sources. Consult local tourism offices in Kuningan for current access information and visiting hours.
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