Polemik Kebudayaan Dongson di Asia Tenggara

Abstract

This article focuses on the polemic related to the emergence of Dongson culture in Southeast Asia. Polemics related to this culture appear due to the existence of various views given by scholars based on the research done by them. The main objective of this paper is to discuss the polemics that arise related to Dongson culture in Southeast Asia. In addition, the objective of this paper also identifies issues or aspects that are often debated among scholars. In addition, this paper also analyzes some scholars' views especially in the field of archeology related to the polemic of Dongson culture in Southeast Asia. This study uses bibliographic methods by referring to a number of books, articles and seminar papers written by scholars who have studied Dongson culture. The results of the study found that polemics appear due to continuous research conducted by scholars, and each finding is supported by new and relevant evidence. In addition, the coverage of the area associated with the spread of Dongson culture covers a wide area in Southeast Asia including the country of China. In conclusion, polemics related to Dongson culture appear as long as there is research done by scholars because one of the foundations of this culture is the discovery of bronze drums that are widespread in Southeast Asia and China.