Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 April 2011
Since the very beginning, archaeological activity in Indonesia was centered on three main aspects, namely:
1. Collecting and inventory of archaeological data;
2. Research;
3. Preservation of artifacts.
1 The present name is “Pusat Penelitian Arkeologi Nasional” (National Research Centre of Archaeology).
2 The present name is “Direktorat Perlindungan dan Pembinaan Peninggalan Sejarah dan Purbakala” (Directorate for Protection and Development of Historical and Archaeological Remains).