The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has revealed the\ndiscovery of fossils approximately 1.8 million years old in the Bumiayu\narchaeological site area. This find is considered potentially older than\nthe Sangiran site, which has long been recognised as one of Indonesia\u2019s\nkey centres for early human history.<\/p>\n
Herry Yogaswara, Head of the BRIN Archaeology, Language, and\nLiterature Research Organisation, stated that the Bumiayu area holds\nstrategic value in uncovering the history of ancient life, particularly\nin western Java.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis area is important from various aspects, ranging from geology,\npalaeontology, palaeoanthropology, to archaeology,\u201d said Herry on\nTuesday (7\/4).<\/p>\n
From the excavation results, researchers found various fauna fossils\nsuch as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, turtles, fish, and molluscs.\nThese findings indicate that the area in ancient times was a shallow\naquatic environment that later underwent changes to become land.<\/p>\n
In addition to fauna fossils, the team also discovered artefacts in\nthe form of stone tools and bones believed to have been used by early\nhumans. This discovery strengthens indications of early human activity\nin the area.<\/p>\n
BRIN assesses that strengthening research and cross-sector\ncollaboration is key to developing Bumiayu as a flagship archaeological\narea. In the future, this site also has the potential to be developed as\nan educational destination that benefits the wider community.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/1-8-million-year-old-fossil-discovered-in-bumiayu-potentially-older-than-sangiran-1775606629", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }