Muhammad Nur
Departemen Arkeologi, Universitas Hasanuddin

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MISTIFIKASI RITUAL SISTEM PERTANIAN TRADISIONAL MASYARAKAT AJATAPPARENG, SULAWESI SELATAN Nani Somba; Syahruddin Mansyur; Muhammad Nur
WalennaE Vol 17 No 1 (2019)
Publisher : Balai Arkeologi Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (1003.466 KB) | DOI: 10.24832/wln.v17i1.365

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The Ajatappareng region is known as the most important rice producer in South Sulawesi. Historical sources and archaeological evidence show that agricultural tradition in this region has been going on for at least the 14th century. In that time span, the Ajatappareng community carried out an agricultural system as a system of knowledge passed down from generation to generation. This study aims to obtain a record of knowledge related to the traditional farming system of the Ajatappareng community. It used etnographic method with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and literature studies. The data obtained illustrates the belief system in the traditional farming system of the Ajatappareng community that has various stages and processes. This belief system is illustrated throught a series of rituals that become an integral part of Ajatappareng community’s agricultural system. In the process, this agricultural system has undergone various changes along with the development of knowledge. The recording of knowledge about agricultural traditions, belief system and the changes that surround them are important given the global trend that promotes sustainable food agriculture management.  Wilayah Ajatappareng dikenal sebagai penghasil beras paling utama di Sulawesi Selatan. Sumber-sumber sejarah dan bukti-bukti arkeologi yang ada menunjukkan bahwa tradisi pertanian di wilayah ini telah berlangsung setidaknya sejak abad ke-14. Sejak itu pula, masyarakat Ajatappareng menjalankan sistem pertanian sebagai pengetahuan yang diwariskan secara turun temurun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan pengetahuan terkait sistem kepercayaan dalam pertanian tradisional masyarakat Ajatappareng. Penelitian menggunakan metode etnografi dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam dan diikuti studi literatur. Sistem pertanian tradisional masyarakat Ajatappareng memiliki berbagai tahapan dan proses, pengetahuan masyarakat tidak hanya masalah teknis, tetapi juga menyangkut sistem kepercayaan yang diwujudkan melalui rangkaian ritual. Sistem pertanian ini telah mengalami berbagai perubahan seiring dengan perkembangan pengetahuan masyarakat. Rekaman pengetahuan tentang tradisi pertanian, sistem kepercayaan, serta perubahan-perubahan yang melingkupinya, menjadi penting mengingat tren global yang mengedepankan pengelolaan kawasan pertanian pangan berkelanjutan.
The Function and Meaning of Megalithic Cultural Heritage in Some Sites in Bantaeng Regency, South Sulawesi Rosmawati Rosmawati; Akin Duli; Muhammad Nur; Yusriana Yusriana; Erwin Mansyur Ugu Saraka; Khadijah Thahir Muda; Stephen Chia; Yunus Sauman Sabin; Zuliskandar Ramli; Francis David Bulbeck; Adam Brumm
MOZAIK HUMANIORA Vol. 22 No. 1 (2022): MOZAIK HUMANIORA VOL. 22 NO. 1
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/mozaik.v22i1.32402

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The Bantaeng megalithic site houses megalithic cultural relics, such as terraces (teras berundak), dakon, lumpang batu, menhir, dolmen, stone altars, circular stone (batu temu gelang), tombs, and fences, including fragments of pottery and foreign ceramics on the surface of the site. In addition, residents on the site also preserves and performs traditional megalithic rituals. This study aims to find out the functions and meanings of these megalithic cultural relics using surveys, inventory studies, and interviews to the local community. The results indicate that the megalithic culture functions both as a sacred medium of ritual, and a secular instrument of daily life. Furthermore, some of the elements of megalithic culture have symbolic meaning which are related to social status, cosmic symbols, agriculture, astrology, and religious symbols.