Bukit Seguntang

The place is considered sacred by the locals and home of many archeological relics believed to be related to Srivijaya, once a dominating political power around Malacca Strait (6th to 13th century AD).

Today, the statue is displayed in Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum, near Kuto Besak fort.

In the southern side of the hill lays Karanganyar site, where sherds from Tang and early Song dynasties were found.

On higher grounds within the complex there are some tombs linked by locals to the figures of Malay-Srivijayan royalties and heroes.

There are seven Srivijayan figures entombed here: According to Malay Annals manuscript, Bukit Seguntang is believed to be the place where a demi-god hero being named Sang Sapurba descended to earth.

A statue of Buddha, discovered in Bukit Siguntang archaeological site, Palembang.
Talang Tuwo inscription . Discovered in Bukit Siguntang area.
The tombs complex of local revered figures, on the center is the tomb of Panglima Tuan Junjungan.