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Local History & Heritage
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Local History & Heritage is a peer-reviewed journal published by Medan Resource Center. This journal publishes articles in the scope of local history and cultural heritage about society, traditions, local wisdom, arts, music, culinary, education, intellectual figures, conflict, myth, spirituality, medicine, social values, relationships, community, minority groups, etc. with economic, social, humanities, or political approaches. The journal is published biannually in March and September and accepts articles in Bahasa Indonesia or English.
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The Dynamics of the Melengkan Tradition as the Islamic Cultural Heritage of the Gayo Ethnic Community in Kuning II Village Novia Astari; Nabila Yasmin
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i2.2132

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Melengkan is one of the oral traditions that has long been preserved by the Gayo community in Aceh and represents an important form of Islamic cultural heritage embedded in customary life. This study investigates the historical development of the Melengkan tradition, its functions and position in Gayo society, its implementation process, its relationship with Islamic values, and the socio-cultural dynamics influencing its continuity. This research employs a qualitative method using a socio-historical approach. Data were collected through interviews, observation, documentation, and literature studies. The primary informants were Ramli, a traditional elder of Kuning II Village, and Adan, a Melengkan practitioner actively involved in customary ceremonies. The findings demonstrate that Melengkan has continuously adapted to changing social conditions while maintaining its essential role as a medium of customary communication, cultural education, social integration, and the transmission of Islamic moral values. The study highlights the novelty that Melengkan's sustainability is shaped by the interaction among cultural preservation, Islamic value integration, and community adaptation to contemporary social change. These findings contribute to socio-cultural and historical studies by illustrating how local traditions remain relevant through cultural adaptation and provide practical insights for strengthening the preservation of Gayo cultural heritage.
Social Dynamics of the Pergulaan Village Community, Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency Putri Nabila; Gracea Melvasari Aritonang; Diki Abdi Nugroho; Jimmy Saputra Tampuolon; Chindy Atika Wulan Dari Nasution
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i2.2146

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This article examines the rural history and social dynamics of Pergulaan Village, Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, North Sumatra, with particular attention to its historical development as a settlement within the plantation landscape. The study addresses how the village's historical trajectory and socio-economic transformation have extended beyond its association with plantation activities by analyzing interactions between plantation and non-plantation residents, the diversity of local livelihoods, and patterns of change from the colonial era through the post-independence period to the present. Employing a library research approach, the study critically reviews and synthesizes data from official publications of Statistics Indonesia, official reports issued by the Serdang Bedagai Regency Government, institutional documents, and scholarly literature on plantation communities, rural social transformation, and village socio-economic development. The findings demonstrate that the village economy has consistently relied on a diversified occupational structure encompassing farming, livestock raising, small-scale trade, informal employment, and plantation-related work. The study concludes that Pergulaan Village has continuously adapted to historical, administrative, and economic transformations, indicating that its historical narrative is better understood as a history of rural social change rather than merely a history of plantation development.
The History of Islamic Political Thought: Shūrā, Social Justice, and Leadership from Classical to Modern Thinkers Muhammad Ichsan; Desi Kurnia Sari; Elly Warnisyah Harahap
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i2.2192

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The historical development of Islamic political thought reflects the dynamic interaction between enduring religious principles and changing socio-political contexts. This article examines how the concepts of shūrā, social justice, and leadership have evolved in the works of six influential Muslim thinkers: Al-Farabi, Al-Mawardi, and Ibn Khaldun from the classical period, alongside Abul A'la Maududi, Ali Shariati, and Muhammad Iqbal from the modern era. Employing a qualitative literature-based approach, this study conducts a comparative analysis of primary and secondary sources to identify both continuity and change across different historical contexts. Unlike previous studies that primarily examine individual thinkers or specific periods, this article comparatively explores the historical development of these three political principles across classical and modern Islamic thought. The findings indicate that the core principles of Islamic political thought remain interconnected across contexts. Rather than representing a uniform transformation, the concepts of shūrā, social justice, and leadership demonstrate diverse reinterpretations in response to changing intellectual, political, and social circumstances. These findings underscore the historical adaptability of Islamic political thought while highlighting the significance of comparative historical analysis in understanding its continuing relevance to contemporary political discourse.
The Modernization of Islamic Institutions in North Sumatra during the Early Twentieth Century: The Development of Madrasahs and the Transformation of the Learning System Ahmad Ibrahim Hasibuan
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i2.2173

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This article examines the historical trajectory of Islamic modernization in North Sumatra during the early twentieth century by analyzing the emergence of madrasas and the transformation of traditional learning systems amid colonial intervention, socio-religious reform, and the expansion of transregional intellectual networks. The study addresses how Islamic institutions evolved from surau- and pesantren-based instruction into structured madrasa systems and identifies the historical forces that shaped this transformation. Employing the historical method, the research applies heuristic, source-critical, interpretive, and historiographical methods using archival records, colonial reports, contemporary newspapers, organizational documents, and relevant secondary literature. The findings reveal that these primary historical sources demonstrate the modernization of madrasas as a multidimensional process driven not only by reformist ideas introduced by Middle Eastern-educated scholars and Islamic organizations but also by institutional responses to Dutch colonial educational policies. The establishment of graded classes, standardized curricula, secular subjects, and modern administration redefined patterns of knowledge transmission and strengthened the institutional position of Islamic education. This study argues that madrasa modernization constituted a broader process of social, intellectual, and religious transformation that reshaped the historical development of Islamic institutions in colonial North Sumatra.
Syekh Hasan Maksum as the Mufti of the Deli Sultanate in the Twentieth Century: His Biography, Scholarly Works, and Contributions to Islamic Education in East Sumatra Fachri Rinaldi; Achiriah Achiriah
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i2.2176

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This article examines Syekh Hasan Maksum as the Mufti of the Deli Sultanate in the twentieth century, emphasizing his biography, scholarly works, and contributions to Islamic education in East Sumatra. Although widely recognized as a prominent Muslim scholar, his intellectual legacy has received limited scholarly attention. This study aims to analyze his life, works, and educational contributions within the socio-religious context of the Deli Sultanate. A qualitative biographical approach was employed by analyzing archival records, historical documents, manuscripts, and relevant literature to reconstruct the significant experiences that shaped his intellectual and institutional roles. The findings demonstrate that Syekh Hasan Maksum served not only as the Mufti of the Deli Sultanate but also as an influential Muslim intellectual whose scholarly works and educational activities advanced Islamic education in East Sumatra. His contributions illustrate the close relationship between religious authority, Islamic scholarship, and educational development during the twentieth century. This study contributes to Indonesian Islamic historiography by highlighting Syekh Hasan Maksum's intellectual legacy and enduring role in advancing Islamic education.
From Traditional Navigation to the Global Positioning System (GPS): The Transformation of Orang Laut Maritime Knowledge in Kawal Bintan, 1970–2025 Elvina Puspita Sari; Novita Mandasari Hutagaol; Fitri Yanti; Arnesih Arnesih; Muhamad Risky; Aubray Mariel Ariestho; Sinta Soptapia
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i2.2215

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The maritime knowledge of the Orang Laut constitutes a form of Traditional Ecological Knowledge developed through prolonged interaction with marine environments. Modernization, navigational technologies, and coastal environmental change have increasingly shaped its continuity. This study examines the transformation of Orang Laut maritime knowledge in Kawal Village, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province, from 1970 to 2025, focusing on shifts in navigation systems, drivers of transformation, and intergenerational knowledge transmission. Employing an oral history method, the study draws on in-depth interviews with three Orang Laut descendants who remain actively engaged in seafaring. The evidence was verified through source criticism, supplemented by relevant literature, and interpreted through historical anthropology and the conceptual framework of Traditional Ecological Knowledge. The findings demonstrate that the Global Positioning System has not displaced traditional navigation; rather, it has fostered knowledge hybridization by integrating readings of stars, currents, winds, seasons, and marine biota with modern navigational technology. However, coastal environmental change and weakening intergenerational transmission have contributed to the erosion of traditional ecological knowledge. The study argues that this transformation represents an adaptive negotiation between tradition and modernity, enriching the maritime historiography of the Orang Laut.
An Integrative Community-Based Heritage Tourism Model for the Sustainable Preservation of Batik Heritage in Girilayu Batik Village, Indonesia Elvis Salouw; Joelanda Adira Kanya Dami
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i2.2227

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Girilayu Batik Village, a cultural legacy associated with the Mangkunegaran Palace, preserves a distinctive tradition of hand-drawn batik whose continuity is increasingly challenged by commercialization, limited intergenerational transmission, and unequal digital capacity. This study examines how an integrative Community-Based Heritage Tourism model can support the sustainable preservation of Girilayu’s batik heritage while strengthening community livelihoods. A descriptive qualitative case study was conducted using in-depth interviews and participatory observation involving 12 key informants. The findings reveal that philosophically significant motifs, particularly Tri Dharma, constitute important cultural assets for heritage-based tourism. Community-led preservation undertaken by Paguyuban Batik Giri Arum is sustained by strong social capital but constrained by digital disparities and limited artisan regeneration. Based on these findings, the study proposes an integrative model grounded in the Triple Bottom Line, comprising cultural revitalization through heritage interpretation, sustainable livelihood development through digitalization and local fair-trade initiatives, and participatory tourism ecosystem development. The study concludes that sustainable batik preservation requires a community-centered tourism framework that positions local actors as primary custodians, and beneficiaries of their cultural heritage.
The Development of Traditional Fishing Gear among the Orang Laut Community of Lipan Island as Maritime Cultural Heritage, 1980–2025 Muhamad Risky; Novita Mandasari Hutagaol; Tri Tarwiyani
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i2.2247

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This study examines the development of traditional fishing gear among the Orang Laut community of Lipan Island, Lingga Regency, from 1980 to 2025 as an integral part of maritime knowledge and cultural heritage. It investigates changes in fishing technologies, the dynamics of continuity and change, and their contribution to Indonesian maritime historiography. Using the historical method, the study applies heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography, drawing primarily on oral histories from semi-structured interviews with Asrah, Pui, Nyai, and Ketem, and corroborating them through field observations, documentation, cross-informant comparison, and a literature review. The findings show that serampang, turah, ebol, sampan, and wind-, star-, lunar-phase-, and tide-based navigation predominated during 1980–1995, while motorized boats, synthetic fishing gear, and GPS navigation became increasingly prevalent from the mid-1990s to 2025. Despite these technological changes, fishers continued to integrate modern technologies with traditional ecological knowledge and maritime skills. The study concludes that modernization represents an adaptive transformation rather than a technological replacement, highlighting the persistence of local knowledge and the importance of its transmission in preserving maritime cultural heritage.
The Shipwreck Site at Lancang Kuning Beach, Lagoi, Bintan Island, Riau Islands Province: Archaeological Evidence of the Riau Islands Maritime Network Lucas Partanda Koestoro
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i2.2285

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The Indonesian archipelago has historically been closely linked to maritime activities, and its archaeological remains provide important evidence for reconstructing past maritime life. Nevertheless, maritime archaeological research in the Riau Islands, particularly the shipwreck at Lancang Kuning Beach on Bintan Island, remains limited. This study examines the characteristics of the Lancang Kuning shipwreck and situates it within the maritime history of the Riau Islands. Employing an exploratory-descriptive approach, the research draws on archaeological surveys and the 2017 excavation, complemented by analyses of the vessel’s structure, timber material, construction technology, and radiocarbon dating to establish its chronology. The excavation revealed the vessel’s dimensions, wooden components, and a construction system employing dowels and tambuku. At the same time, radiocarbon dating provides a chronological basis for interpreting the site in relation to the development of regional boatbuilding technology. These findings establish the Lancang Kuning shipwreck as significant archaeological evidence for understanding the development of boatbuilding technology, navigation, trade networks, and the maritime-oriented communities of the Riau Islands.
Epigraphic Study of Islamic Gravestones at the Lamreh Site in the Context of the Lamuri Kingdom Saryulis Saryulis; Husaini Ibrahim; Wani Maler; Mokhtar Saidin
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i2.2286

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Lamreh is an archaeological site in Aceh Besar, Aceh, Indonesia, distinguished by numerous gravestones of diverse forms bearing Islamic calligraphic inscriptions. This study examines the extent to which epigraphic evidence from these gravestones reveals social differentiation and possible structures of authority in relation to the historical context of the Lamuri Kingdom. The study employed a surface survey using cluster sampling. The survey identified 474 gravestones, classified into flat, block, and cylindrical forms, of which 41 bear calligraphic inscriptions that include biographical information, the shahada, Sufi expressions, and Qur’anic verses. The inscriptions identify Sultan Muhammad bin ‘Alawuddin (1431 CE), Sultan Muhammad Syah (1503 CE), and individuals bearing the titles Malik, Qadhi, Amir Qura, Sirajul Muluk, and Syeikh. The epigraphic evidence indicates social differentiation and the possible existence of structures of authority within the contemporary society. Although these findings may be situated within the historical context of Lamuri, directly attributing all identified individuals and titles to the kingdom’s governmental structure requires further contextual evidence.

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