IDENTIFIKASI TINGGALAN ARKEOLOGI PADA GUA LIANG TO’ BARANA DI DESA BANGSALA

Abstrak

Prehistoric humans used caves as places of activity beginning in the Holocene period. Cave chambers were often used as multifunctional spaces, serving as dwellings, workshops, and burial sites. Prehistoric caves are found across various regions of Indonesia, particularly in Southeast Sulawesi. One such cave is Liang To' Barana Cave, located in Bangsala Village, Porehu District, North Kolaka Regency, which contains archaeological remains with great research potential. This study aims to describe the archaeological remains found in Liang To' Barana Cave and to explain its function. This study applies Cultural History theory with a qualitative research method. The results show archaeological remains in the form of a soronga (wooden coffin), fragments of earthenware and pottery, fragments of human bone and teeth, coins, and beads. The function of Liang To' Barana Cave was as a burial cave rather than a dwelling cave, as indicated by the cave's morphological condition and the archaeological remains found within it.

Kata kunci

• Bekal Kubur
• Burial Cave
• Cave
• Grave Container
• Grave Supplies
• Gua
• Gua Penguburan
• Kolaka Utara
• North Kolaka
• Wadah Kubur