Archeologists find Dutch relics

Archeologists find Dutch relics

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A team of archeologists have
found some historical relics, identified as Dutch in origin,
along Martapura River here, Antara reported Saturday.

Harry Widianto, head of the Banjarmasin archeological office,
said the relics included ceramic plates, bottles and some coins.
Earlier, the team found the remains of a ship buried in the
riverbed.

The exploration is scheduled to end today.

"A study of the archeological relics will be conducted, the
results of which will be announced."

He said the excavation was carried out after some residents
discovered several historical relics on Jl. Pierre Tendean, not
far from the riverbank.

An old house built in the 1900s was also found at the same
site as the Dutch relics. (swe)