Kajian Arkeologi Situs Batu Bergores Cidaresi di Baturanjang Cipeucang Pandeglang Banten

Abstrak

The Cidaresi Engraved Stone Site, located in Baturanjang Village, Cipeucang, Pandeglang, Banten, has potential as a heritage site of the Stone Age, namely an engraved stone that holds very high cultural value but has been studied only to a limited extent. The purpose of this research is to describe the form and typology of the engravings on the stone, to understand the implied cultural meaning, and to study the function of the site within the scope of the local community’s social life. Methodologically, this research uses a qualitative method with an inductive approach. The data collection techniques include field observation, interviews with the site caretaker, photo documentation, and literature study. The research results show that the main stone at this site has a hollow triangular motif with downward engravings, categorized as a geometric motif in Nusantara rock art. The site complex also consists of a perforated stone, a standing stone, and a stone chair that indicate collective ritual functions. Based on the oral tradition of the local community, this stone is known as Batu Tumbung, interpreted as a symbol of fertility and purity, and associated with local agricultural activities. Comparative analysis with previous studies shows a continuity of megalithic traditions in Indonesia that emphasize ancestor veneration and fertility symbols. This study concludes that the Cidaresi Site is a ritual center with significant agrarian-religious meaning. Suggestions for future research include interdisciplinary studies and preservation involving the community to maintain the site’s historical and cultural value.

Kata kunci

• Batu Bergores
• Cidaresi
• Feritility
• Gambar Cadas
• Kesuburan
• Megalithic
• Petroglyph
• Rock Art
• Seni Cadas
• megalitik