Aceh archaelogical sites to be renovated

Aceh archaelogical sites to be renovated

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Aceh archaelogical office is planning to
renovate archaeological sites that were damaged by the tsunami
last year, an official said on Thursday.

Toto Haryanto said the office was proposing a budget to the
central government and the renovation would start immediately the
budget was approved.

Dozens of archeological sites were damaged by the tsunami last
year, said Toto, a section chief of the Aceh Archaelogical Sites
Preservation Body. Among archeological sites in question were a
collection of tombs, such as the tomb of Syiah Kuala, a prominent
Acehnese hero. -- Antara