A research team from the UGM Department of Archaeology, consisting of lecturers, undergraduates, and postgraduates, collaborated with researchers from Puslit Arkenas to conduct excavations at the Kuta Baginda Site in the Talisayan district of Berau in 2019 and 2021. The excavations, led by Dr. Anggraeni, uncovered a large quantity of artifacts and faunal remains. Dry and wet sieving methods were employed to prevent the loss of small finds. Dry sieving was done at the site, but the soil from the excavation pits for wet sieving had to be transferred to the beach in front of the base camp.
Pict: A Wet Sieving Method Employed During Archaeological Research at the Kuta Baginda Site in Berau, East Kalimantan
The research by Widya Nayati, M.A., Ph.D. conducted in February 2025 carried the title “Identification of Kuna Ceramic Souvenir Shops in Denpasar, Gianyar, and Klungkung: A Study Based on Name Contacts from Australian Collectors”. The research involved two students of UGM Undergraduate Archaeology program. The shops traced totaled 33 souvenir shops in Bali. The shops were traced based on business cards collected by Australian collectors in the 1980s. This research aims to fill the gaps in the provenance of these artifacts, shedding lighton their historical journey and cultural significance.
Pict: interview conducted by Widya Nayati with Ceramic Seller in Ubud, Bali
This photo shows an archaeological research activity conducted by lecturers from the Department of Archaeology at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Alor, East Nusa Tenggara. Local residents and children are seen gathered around, watching the process with interest. The activity takes place in an open area near a white building, with the sea and tropical trees in the background. Several archaeological tools are visible in the center, while children sit on steps and along the edge, creating an educational and community-engaging atmosphere.
The Department of Archaeology FIB UGM has collaborated with Hiroshima University, Japan, to conduct research at Borobudur Temple and its area. In a meeting held at the Office of the Department of Archaeology, on March 21, 2024, it was agreed that several studies would be conducted, both in the form of archaeological research on Borobudur Temple and social research on the community around Borobudur related to the existence of the temple.
The Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM participated in the Kerto-Pleret Excavation activity organized by the DIY Cultural Service. The activity was carried out in two stages, namely in April 2019 for stage I and July 2019 for stage II.
The Department of Archaeology FIB UGM has collaborated with Hiroshima University, Japan, to conduct research at Borobudur Temple and its area. In a meeting held at the Office of the Department of Archaeology, on March 21, 2024, it was agreed that several studies would be conducted, both in the form of archaeological research on Borobudur Temple and social research on the community around Borobudur related to the existence of the temple.
August 2014 , the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM, has been given the turn to manage the Integrated Archaeological Research of Indonesia (Pati) III. Pati activities are research and training for archaeology students and lecturers in all Archaeology departments in Indonesia.
The Archaeology Department is once again collaborating with the Yogyakarta Special Region Cultural Service in an excavation at the Kedaton Plered Site. The excavation took place from 22 to 28 November 2013. This excavation received support from the Arkenas Research Center with the aim of uncovering the existence of the Kedaton Plered site.
