Pugungraharjo Prehistoric Garden
About This Museum
Tucked away in the Lampung countryside, you'll find something unexpected: an entire landscape of ancient history. This sprawling open-air site feels more like an archaeological adventure than a stuffy museum, where megalithic stones and terraced earthworks emerge from the grass. It's a place where you can literally walk among the relics of a civilization that thrived here over a millennium ago. The sheer scale of it makes you wonder about the people who moved these colossal stones with nothing but sheer muscle and determination.
Collection Highlights
Look for the striking Batu Bergambar, a large stone etched with mysterious symbols, and the central pyramid-like Punden Berundak, a terraced mound believed to be a spiritual focal point. Scattered throughout are ancient burial sites, stone coffins called sarcophagi, and remnants of defensive trenches that hint at a once-thriving settlement.
Visitor Information
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat—exploring this vast site involves a fair bit of walking in the sun. It's very much an outdoor experience, so going earlier in the day is best to beat the heat.
Architecture & Building
This isn't a single building but an extensive archaeological park where the 'architecture' is the landscape itself—think ancient terraced earthworks, massive moss-covered megaliths placed in deliberate formations, and the overgrown foundations of what was once a fortified settlement.
Contact & Location
Address: Lampung, Penawangan, Banjarnegara, Jawa Tengah, Jawa, 53481, Indonesia
Phone: +62 813-6968-7508
