Kota Batu (ko-TAH BAH-too)[2] is a historical as well as populated area in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei.

These documents clearly describe the topography of Kota Batu based on the locations of the dignitaries' and residents' houses, the Sultan's palace, and the factories made of stone.

Naturally, this is related to the bamboo and wood culture seen in Malay architectural construction, which is readily damaged and hard to find.

[7] As Kota Batu is still a populated area, it is primarily gazetted as a village, the third- and lowest-level administrative division of Brunei.

[13] Kota Batu is also home to two royal tombs which belong to the third and fifth Sultans of Brunei, Sharif Ali and Bolkiah.

[14] Kota Batu archaeological site has since become the largest and most prominent,[14] which has since yielded important artifacts, most notably Chinese porcelain which are datable to the Song dynasty (960–1279 AD).

This man-made island served as a control post and a jetty for merchant ships visiting Brunei during the 15th and 16th centuries, also providing refuge for traders from pirate threats and harsh winds.