Megalithic Culture at the Maskuning Kulon Site Pujer Bondowoso

Abstract

This study examines the megalithic culture at the MaskuningKulon Site, Bondowoso. This site is one of the megalithic sites located in MaskuningKulon Village, Pujer District, Bondowoso Regency. The research objectives were: (i) to make an inventory of the number of archaeological remains of megalithic culture at the Maskuning Kulon Site; (ii) analyzing the distribution, types and functions of the archaeological remains of the megalithic culture; (iii) reconstructing a picture of the religious life/belief system, social, and economy of the supporting communities. This research design uses historical research design with cultural archeology approach. Primary data were collected using field survey techniques; Secondary data were collected using interview techniques and documentary techniques. The interpretation of the data was carried out hermeneutically using form analysis techniques, context analysis, comparisons, and ethnoarchaeological analogies. The results of the study are as follows. First, the total number of megalithic cultural archaeological remains found at the MaskuningKulon Site is 58. Second, there are two kinds of distribution patterns (group close together and single distribution). Typology consists of 1 type. Third, the megalithic community at the Maskuning Kulon site has recognized religion which is oriented towards ancestor worship.Their social life is confirmed to have recognized the pattern of permanent housing in complex social life arrangements: differentiated and stratified, as well as egalitarian in character. They already know and master the technique of making pottery. The subsistence pattern relies on agriculture as the main subsistence, as well as gathering food, trade and it is suspected that agriculture is the supporting subsidence.