Sangiran
Archaeological excavation site in Java in Indonesia
Sangiran is an archaeological excavation site in Java in Indonesia. According to a UNESCO report (1995) "Sangiran is recognized by scientists to be one of the most important sites in the world for studying fossil man, ranking alongside Zhoukoudian (China), Willandra Lakes (Australia), Olduvai Gorge (Tanzania), and Sterkfontein, and more fruitful in finds than any of these."
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- -7.456, 110.841
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
Overview of Sangiran
Travellers heading to Indonesia will find Sangiran, a destination. Sangiran is strongest on culture. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Sangiran
Culture in Sangiran
(4)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites, Monuments and Religious Sites as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Sangiran's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Sangiran
Sangiran stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Sangiran are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Indonesia. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta.
Similar destinations
Places near Sangiran that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sangiran known for?
- Sangiran, in Indonesia, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Sangiran?
- Recorded activities in Sangiran include Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites, Monuments and Religious Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Sangiran?
- Sangiran stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Sangiran located?
- Sangiran is located in Indonesia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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