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The Ancient Heritage Sarcophagus |
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Sarcophagus is a part of Megalithic Sites. It is also known as
“Keranda” which is made of stones or other kind of container, but it has
a lid or cover as well. Remains from a megalithic period are found in
the center of the town, on the slope of Besar Hill. There is a stone
sarcophagus, stone statues and a stone chair.
Its function is the same as a stone grave / dolmen. It is appears in
several villages, for example, one is found in Glinseran village,
Wringin district, about 19 km west of Bondowoso town. The distance
between Bondowoso to Wringin is about 17 km and can reached by public
transportation.
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