Who would have thought
that beneath a paddy field that one would find gold and antiques waiting to be
found. Pieces from gold chain, bangles, kitchen utensils and spear have been found
in this area which spreads for 50 sq meters wide prompting interest among relic
hunters who come in daily to try their luck by digging in this area.
Image above: Relic hunting in progress
Image above: Gold ring found
Image above: Believed to be kitchen utensil
Other than the relics,
brittle human bones were also found suggesting that the place could have once
been a burial ground? Many traditions in the ancient times have the practice of
burying ornaments including utensils used by the deceased and even gold. Some
traditions believed that the ornaments would be used later by the deceased in
the “afterlife” and in some cases it is pure sentiments that the body should
not be sent off empty.
Image (above): Human bones
Until today, historians
have yet to determine the relics belonging to which era but the locals believe
them to be at least a few hundred years old. Since there has not been any
confirmation from the Indonesian authorities on these findings, the area is
still not quarantined and the relic hunters are free to search for their luck.
Meanwhile, the artifacts found have already found their way home to the house
and shops of antique collectors after being sold for a good price.
Contribution:
Gudang Berita
