Sultanate bids to help research
CIREBON, West Java: The Cirebon Kasepuhan sultanate has urged the central government to allow scientists to study various treasures and historical artifacts, including those found on a 10th century wooden vessel that sunk in the waters off Cirebon.
The Kasepuhan sultanate has also expressed its readiness to facilitate research and exploration in order to unveil the history of the archipelago, including the arrival of Islamic civilization in Indonesia.
The matter was discussed by Crown Prince Arief Natadiningrat by telephone Wednesday, in response to the controversy over the discovery of hidden treasures in the shipwreck.
Various historical artifacts, such as priceless gold coins and ceramics were found in the 12-meter wide and 35-meter long vessel.
"We will use our every potential to continue research and exploration activities relating to the findings. We wish to help the government discover various historical facts about the archipelago. We also expect the government to welcome scientists, be they foreign or local, to study the historical finds," said Arief. --JP
CIREBON, West Java: The Cirebon Kasepuhan sultanate has urged the central government to allow scientists to study various treasures and historical artifacts, including those found on a 10th century wooden vessel that sunk in the waters off Cirebon.
The Kasepuhan sultanate has also expressed its readiness to facilitate research and exploration in order to unveil the history of the archipelago, including the arrival of Islamic civilization in Indonesia.
The matter was discussed by Crown Prince Arief Natadiningrat by telephone Wednesday, in response to the controversy over the discovery of hidden treasures in the shipwreck.
Various historical artifacts, such as priceless gold coins and ceramics were found in the 12-meter wide and 35-meter long vessel.
"We will use our every potential to continue research and exploration activities relating to the findings. We wish to help the government discover various historical facts about the archipelago. We also expect the government to welcome scientists, be they foreign or local, to study the historical finds," said Arief. --JP
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