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CONTENTS Forewords 2 Introduction 4 Venue Information 5 Keynote Speaker 7 Conference Programme 8 Oral Presentation Abstracts 11 Presenters’ Biographies 26 List of Poster Presentations 32 List of Participants 33 Organising Committee 34 ©2017 Centre for Global Archaeological Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia The authors are responsible for the contents on their pages 1 FOREWORD Prof. Dr Mokhtar Saidin Director Centre for Global Archaeological Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia Praise to the Lord the Almighty, because of His Mercy and His Grace, CGAR has managed to host the MAAC 2017. Continuous support from USM in many ways has contributed towards the realisation of this conference. This has enabled CGAR to convene experts from the Malay Archipelago and other parts of the world who will hopefully impart fundamental and specialised knowledge on various research areas in Malay Archipelago archaeology to the MAAC 2017 members. Part of the conference objectives is to bring together various distinguished expertise in archaeology throughout Island Southeast Asia and provide a platform for the dissemination, discussion and debate of ideas. Apart from knowing first hand our heritage of the region, it is also an excellent opportunity for networking, socialising and bridging future collaborations. Last but not least, it is hoped that this conference will be held successfully and every participant will benefit from the series of panel discussions. A thousand thanks to the committee members that have worked tirelessly in making this conference a reality. 2 FOREWORD Dr. Eng Ken Khong Conference Chair Malay Archipelago Archaeology Conference 2017 As Conference Chair, I am delighted to welcome you to the Malay Archipelago Archaeology Conference (MAAC) 2017, held at George Town, Penang, Malaysia. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Penang, George Town is ideally located to hold the conference. Not only does it house archaeological sites such as Fort Cornwallis and many other heritage buildings, the vibrancy of the city would also provide an excellent opportunity for networking, socialising and bridging future research collaborations. The MAAC 2017 is organised by the Centre for Global Archaeological Research (CGAR, USM) with a particular interest on Malay Archipelago archaeology. Through the theme “Connecting People Through History”, MAAC 2017 aims to bring together scholars in the fields of prehistorical Malay Archipelago, archaeozoology, historical Malay Archipelago, ethnoarchaeology, heritage management, archaeotourism, linguistics, maritime archaeology and archaeological sciences, to discuss and offer inputs into existing and contemporary archaeological issues in the Malay Archipelago. The range of topics that is covered in this conference is highly reflective of the breadth of research within CGAR and it is hoped that many fruitful sustainable collaborations will be generated through this conference. I hope that you will enjoy the conference and benefit from the diversity of research presentations and discussions. On behalf of my organising committee, I would like to thank you for attending this conference and we hope that you will have a great time in George Town. 3 INTRODUCTION MALAY ARCHIPELAGO ARCHEOLOGY CONFERENCE 2017 Malay Archipelago, also called the island Southeast Asia, covers the countries of Indonesia, East Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, East Timor and the Philippines. The Malay Archipelago Archaeology Conference will be held in Penang, Malaysia with a theme of Connecting People through History. We hope to bring together various distinguished expertise in archaeology throughout island Southeast Asia and provide a platform for the dissemination, discussion and debate of ideas. Apart from knowing first hand our heritage of the region, it is also an excellent opportunity for networking, socialising and bridging future collaborations. Malay Archipelago Archaeology Conference aims to bring together scholars in the fields of prehistorical Malay Archipelago, archaeozoology, historical Malay Archipelago, ethnoarchaeology, heritage management, archaeotourism, linguistics, maritime archaeology and archaeological sciences, to discuss and offer inputs into existing and contemporary archaeological issues in the region and its environs. 4 VENUE INFORMATION About Bangunan UAB The conference venue is Bangunan UAB, which is located at the junction of Gat Lebuh China and Lebuh Victoria. This Art Deco building-turned-event space was built in the 1930s and used to house the Indian Overseas Bank, which is now owned by Khazanah Nasional. There are two event halls on the ground floor and a multi-purpose hall on the first floor. All presentation sessions will take place in the multi-purpose hall (MH). Lunch and tea breaks will be provided in the event hall (EH), where a poster presentation will also be taking place. Multi-purpose hall Event hall 5 Address : No. 21-35, Gat Lebuh China, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia GPS : 5.41554, 100.34199 6 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mokhtar Saidin Centre for Global; Archaeological Research Universiti Sains Malaysia Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mokhtar Saidin obtained his Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Geology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 1987. Then, he pursued his studies in Universiti Sains Malaysia where he received his Master’s degree in Archaeology in 1993 and his PhD degree in Archaeogeology from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 1998 through a doctoral coursework at Harvard University. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mokhtar Saidin is the first Malaysia’s archaeogeologist. His expertise is in the field of palaeoenvironment, Palaeolithic culture and stone tools. With 30 years of experience in archaeological research throughout the country, he has led Palaeolithic studies in Peninsular and East Malaysia, covering key sites in Southeast Asia such as Bukit Temelong, Bukit Bunuh, Lawin, Tingkayu and Mansuli. He is also involved in international archaeological research and projects such as Kashmir Smast of Pesahwar, Pakistan and international research collaboration on the Islamic archaeology of Nusantara. In terms of consultancy works, he has been a committee member and archaeological consultant to several projects, such as the Bakun Dam Project, Sarawak, and UEM Nusajaya Project and Petronas Gas pipeline in Peninsular Malaysia. Currently, he sits in several national experts committees that oversee the research, development and protection of Malaysian Cultural and geological heritage, such as acting as the Head of National Archaeological Expert under the National Heritage department, a member in a focus group to enhance preservation of the Environment, Culture and Heritage for Rural Areas under the EPU Transformation Program, Prime Minister’ Department, and also a member of the National Geopark Committee. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mokhtar Saidin has been playing a key role in the formation and development of the Malaysian Archaeological Museum such as The Lenggong Archaeological Museum and a few archaeological heritage parks across the country such as Bukit Tengkorak, Agop Batu Tulup and Mansuli in Sabah, Lenggong Valley in Perak and Sungai Batu in Kedah. He has produced over 100 publications both at national and international levels, and several books especially on Malaysian archaeology and its impact to the regional and world history. Since 2005, he has served as the director for the Centre for Global Archaeological Research at Universiti Sains Malaysia. 7 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 03-Oct-17 8.30 am - 9.10 am Registration & Breakfast (EH 1) 9.10 am - 9.20 am Opening 9.20 am - 10.20 am Keynote Speech by Mokhtar Saidin (MH) SESSION 1 MH Chairman: Nasha Rodziadi KHAW 10.20 am - 10.25 am Theme: Palaeolithic & Neolithic Title: Palaeolithic Evidence in Malaysia 10.25 am - 10.45 am Speaker: Mokhtar SAIDIN Title: Evidence from the Gua Pelangi Excavation 10.45 am - 11.05 am Speaker: Rasydan MUHAMMAD Title: Palynological Evidence from Lenggong Valley 11.05 am - 11.25 am Speaker: Nur Khairunnisa TALIB Title: Guar Kepah and Its Context in Malaysian Neolithic Period 11.25 am - 11.45 am Speaker: Shaiful SHAHIDAN Title: Gravity Survey on Bukit Bunuh Crater 11.45 am - 12.05 pm Speaker: Shyeh Sahibul Karamah MASNAN 12.05 pm - 12.30 pm Q & A Poster Presentation (EH 1) 12.30 pm - 1.00 pm Roundtable discussion by Deborah La Gorce Kramer (MH) 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Lunch (EH1) SESSION 2 MH Chairman: Stephen CHIA 2.00 pm - 2.05 pm Theme: Archaeological Sciences Title: Geoarchaeology in Tropical Southeast Asia: Reconstructing the 2.05 pm - 2.25 pm Life and Death of an Archaeological Site Speaker: Mike W. MORLEY Title: Phylogenetic Study Using Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of Major 2.25 pm - 2.45 pm Ethnic Groups from Sabah: Haplogroup Source Profile Speaker: Yee Min GAN Title: Mollusc Remains from Bukit Kamiri, Semporna, Sabah: A 2.45 pm - 3.05 pm Taphonomic Analysis Speaker: Deejay Daxter A. ALBERT Title: Digital Technology: The Application and a Framework for 3.05 pm - 3.25 pm Interpretation of Archaeological Sites in Sungai Batu Speaker: Siti Hajar SHAHRIN Title: Method Comparison in Platinum Group of Elements (Pt, Ru, Rh, 3.25 pm - 3.45 pm Pd, Os, Ir) in Bukit Bunuh Archaeological site Speaker: A. Mutalib ABDULLAH 3.45 pm - 4.10 pm Q & A 4.10 pm - 4.30 pm Tea Break 4.30 pm - 6.00 pm Guided tour to Fort Cornwallis 8 04-Oct-17 8.30 am - 9.00 am Breakfast (EH 1) SESSION 3 MH Chairman: David Kyle LATINIS 9.00 am - 9.05 am Theme: Rock Art Title: Methods, Modelling and Historical Ecology Approaches in Rock Art 9.05 am - 9.25 am Studies Speaker: David
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