| Egyptian Journal of Archeological and Restoration Studies

Authors:
Ibrahim. M. ¹ (*) & Ibrahim. G.

¹ PhD Candidate in Islamic Archaeology dept., Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo Univ., Cairo, Egypt
² Islamic Archaeology dept., Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo Univ., Giza, Egypt

Abstract:
The city of Aceh is recognized as the first landing site for Islam on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. This present study aims to identify the city’s civilizational, cultural, and artistic heritage through an analytical archaeological study of two Islamic tombstones crafted in a traditional local style, which have not been published. The study adopted the descriptive approach and the analytical approach. It examined the raw material used to construct the tombstones, their manuf-acturing and decoration methods, their general design and functional purpose, and the decorative elements, including floral motifs, geometric shapes, architectural elements, or written inscriptions analyzed for their form and content. The results revealed the artistic harmony between ancient local legacies and Islamic influences of the artifacts understudy. The study concludes with a set of important findings in the field of Islamic archaeology in Indonesia.

Keywords:
Aceh Arts Floral decoration Indonesia Sumatra Tombstones

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