The Remains of Megalithic Culture of Banyuwangi in East Java and The Historical Interpretation as Teaching Materials for Local History Learning

Kayan Swastika (University of Jember)
Sumarjono Sumarjono (University of Jember)
Mohamad Na’im (University of Jember)
A. Ryan Pratama (University of Jember)

Pancaran Pendidikan
Vol 10, No 4 (2021)

This research aims to: 1) describe the facts regarding the number and distribution pattern of archaeological remains of megalithic culture in Banyuwangi; 2) elaborate typology and identification of functions associated with the archaeological remains 3) reconstruct the conception of belief; 4) reconstruct social and economic life; 5) reveal the characters of megalithic culture in Banyuwangi and their relation to megalithic culture in Iyang-Ijenhighlands. The research was designed as historical research. The results of the study draw the following conclusion: 1) forty-six archaeological remains of megalithic culture are found in 13 sites spread over 10 districts in Bayuwangi; 2) the typology of remains consists of (a) stone platform, (b) stone of worship, (c) menhir, (d) series of TemuGelangBatu, (e) stone terraces, (f) monoliths, and (g) lumpangstone; 3) ancestor worship; 4 economic life already has a fairly complex and sufficient economic order; 5)there is no significant difference in the megalithic culture in Banyuwangi compared to the megalithic culture in Iyang-Ijen Plateau.