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Interpreting Hindu-Buddhist Archaeological Remains Distribution in Lasem, Central Java, Indonesia: A Landscape Archaeology Approach

Indonesian Journal of Geography · Vol. 58 No. 2 (2026) · pp. 283–291

DOI
10.22146/ijg.117884
ISSN
2354-9114, 0024-9521
Published
2026-08-20
Publisher
Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0

Abstract

Historical landscapes maintain enduring records of human–environment interactions, which can be analyzed through spatial patterns present in the landscape. Within geographical studies, landscape ecology offers a framework for interpreting these patterns by linking human activity to ecological gradients and spatial structure. This study investigates the spatial distribution of classical period archaeological remains in Lasem, North Java, employing a landscape archaeology approach that integrates ecological variables and spatial configuration. The research conceptualizes archaeological remains as spatial patches situated within diverse ecological zones, such as volcanic uplands, alluvial plains, and coastal plain. Spatial analysis incorporated elevation, landform units, soil types, hydrological proximity, and distance-based relationships to key landscape elements. These variables were integrated with a qualitative spatial narrative to interpret how environmental conditions influenced historical land-use strategies. The results show that the distribution of archaeological patches is closely linked to specific ecological settings, especially transitional zones between upland and alluvial landscapes and areas with reliable access to water resources. Archaeological remains are not evenly distributed but instead form patterned clusters that reflect adaptive responses to topography, hydrology, and land suitability. This spatial structure indicates that landscape configuration significantly influenced human activity during the classical period in Lasem. By integrating landscape ecology with archaeological spatial data, this study highlights the value of geographical approaches for interpreting historical landscapes. The findings contribute to broader discussions on landscape structure, long-term land-use processes, and the application of ecological concepts to historical spatial analysis.Received: 2026-03-27 Revised: 2026-07-01 Accepted: 2026-04-14 Published: 2026-08-20

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Ahmad CahyadiAffiliation unknown4
Muhammad NaufalAffiliation unknown3
Tjahyo Nugroho AdjiAffiliation unknown3
Bambang Hendro SunarmintoAffiliation unknown2
Arif AnshoriAffiliation unknown2
Projo DanoedoroUniversitas Gadjah Mada2
Sunarno SunarnoAffiliation unknown2
Thomas Oka PratamaAffiliation unknown2
Agus Budhie WijatnaAffiliation unknown2
Tjahyo Nugroho AdjiAffiliation unknown2
Indra Agus RiyantoAffiliation unknown2
M. WidyastutiAffiliation unknown2
Husna DiahAffiliation unknown2
Emilya NurjaniAffiliation unknown2
Alfred Umbu Kuala NgajiUniversitas Gadjah Mada1
Muhammad BaiquniUniversitas Gadjah Mada1
Hatma SuryatmojoUniversitas Gadjah Mada1
Setiadi SetiadiUniversitas Gadjah Mada1
Eka SulistiyowatiUniversitas Gadjah Mada1
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R Agung PangarsoAffiliation unknown1
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Dzakwan Taufiq Nur MuhammadAffiliation unknown1
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