Archeology Museum Bujang Valley (Arkeologi Museum Lembah Bujang) that sits on Batu Pahat Hill was officially opened by His Royal Highness, The Sultan of Kedah 23rd January 1980. This museum is the first archeology museum built in Malaysia, under the Museum and Antiquity Department. The main function is to display all archeological artifacts during surveys, research and excavation works on various sites around Bujang Valley. The main objectives of this museum is planning and puts into effect all research works, rescue and conservation of historical sites in Bujang Valley, that was dated from the early 5th Century A.D. to 14th Century A.D. ; covering the area of 400 KM sq. , bounded by the Charas Hill up north, Muda river on the south, Straits of Malacca on the east and the North-South Highway on the west. The latest information obtained from the archeology research and excavation have changed the interpretation, hypothesis and theories made previously. In development of this, a comprehensive research is needed through multidisciplinary approach to capture the historical role and the progress of the people of Bujang Valley. The research on the overall, undertakes the Bujang Valley as an international trade centre from 5th Century A.D. to 14th century A.D. ; as well as indianazation in the South East Asia, especially in Malaysia. Redevelopment and site conservation through historical landscaping would make this area as an information resource centre and a archeo-tourism destination, with a hope of making the national park in the Bujang Valley a reality.${QuickSuggestions} How to get there – Take the Sungai Petani (Utara) exit from the North-South Highway. Follow the Gurun signs. When you see Bedong, follow the signs until you see Merbok sign. You will then see the Lembah Bujang signage soon. The archeology museum is just about few kilometers away. Entrance to the museum is free.${BestWay} By car. You may stay in Sungai Petani town as well. Here is the hotel info. Pantai Merdeka Resort - (6)04 437 5588 rates - MYR50-MYR150.
From journal Archeology Museum Bujang Valley, Kedah