To Strengthen Practical Skills, Unhas Archaeology Students Hold an Islamic Archaeology Field Course in West Sulawesi
Majene, West Sulawesi (17–19 September 2026) – The Archaeology Undergraduate Programme, Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Hasanuddin University, organised a field trip for the Islamic Archaeology course in Majene Regency, West Sulawesi. This field trip was attended by students enrolled on the course, accompanied by a team of lecturers: Dr Rosmawati, S.S., M.Si., Prof. Dr Akin Duli, M.A., Suryatman, S.S., M.Hum., and the Archaeology Laboratory technician, Lukman Hakim, S.S.
Over the course of three days, the students carried out observations, data collection and on-site identification at five important cultural heritage sites tracing the spread of Islam in West Sulawesi, namely:
- Lombeng Susu Tomb Complex Site
- Syekh Abdul Mannan Tomb Site
- Salabose Mosque
- The Royal of Hadat Banggae Tomb Complex Site
- Imanang Tomb Complex Site
Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
This practical course is designed to reinforce the Competencies for Professional Learning (CPL) of the Archaeology degree programme, specifically by bridging the gap between theoretical understanding in the lecture theatre and the application of archaeological methods in the field:
Mastery of Specific Skills: Recording archaeological data, describing the morphology and ornamentation of gravestones, documenting sacred architecture, and conducting spatial analysis of ancient burial sites and mosques.
Knowledge Enhancement: Contextual identification of typologies, epigraphy and material characteristics of Islamic artefacts in the coastal region of West Sulawesi.
Support for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The implementation of this field placement directly contributes to the achievement of the Higher Education Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in accordance with Ministerial Decree No. 358/M/KEP/2026:
KPI 3 (Students Engaged in Activities Outside Their Degree Programme): Students gain learning experiences outside the classroom through field placements, with supervision from lecturers and academic recognition.
IKU 3 (Students Engaged in Activities Outside Their Degree Programme): Supervising the fieldwork of Islamic archaeology students at burial sites. The role of the lecturer as a field supervisor is a prerequisite for the students’ activities to be valid under IKU 3.
Through this activity, students are expected to hone their analytical skills in documenting historical and archaeological heritage, whilst fostering an awareness of the preservation of Islamic cultural heritage sites in Indonesia.
