Receive Nganjuk Artifacts, Minister Of Culture Affirms Commitment To Preservation Of Historical Heritage

JAKARTA - Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized the government's commitment to preserving national historical heritage after receiving a number of artifacts from Nganjuk Regency. The handover was carried out by the Head of Disporabudpar Nganjuk, Gunawan Widagdo, together with actress Marcella and Olivia Zalianty at the Indonesian National Museum, Jakarta, Thursday, October 9.

"The findings from Nganjuk are very valuable, not only for the regions, but also enriching our understanding of the history of the civilization of the archipelago," said Fadli Zon.

Artifacts handed over include fossils and stone equipment from Tritik Village, two warangka keris, ornamental products from white strongest, two lonsdaleite-type meteorites, and a timplong puppet with a picture of Dewi Sekartaji. All artifacts are a symbol of a shared commitment to maintaining cultural value and local history.

Gunawan Widagdo explained, the Tritik Forest area in North Nganjuk stores high archaeological potential, including the ancient animal fossil Stegodon and the white salaries that marked the traces of ancient civilization. We hope for the support of the Ministry of Culture to strengthen research, conservation and development of regional museums," he said.

Fadli welcomed the plan to relocate the Anjuk Ladang Museum to the Lor Temple area so that its development would be more optimal. The Nganjuk government is also building a Prehistoric Museum in Tritik Village with the Geological Agency to ensure scientific accuracy in the presentation of collections. Currently, Nganjuk has three museums: Anjuk Ladang, Dr. Sutomo, and General Besar Sudirman.

Fadli assessed that this effort is not only important for the preservation of history, but also opens up opportunities for the creative economy and tourism based on local heritage. "The Ministry of Culture will support the development of museums and regional culture-based educational programs so that history remains alive and provides benefits to society," he said.

The meeting was attended by a number of officials from the Ministry of Culture and cultural figures Nganjuk. The symbolic submission of this artifact marks the first step of collaboration between the central and regional governments to strengthen the national cultural ecosystem.