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The oldest kingdom in Malaysia & oldest civilization in SE ASIA @ Sungai Batu, Kedah - MALAYSIA VLOG

If you love history, Sungai Batu Archeological Site in Sungai Petani, Kedah is a MUST VISIT!
Sungai Batu is an archaeological site where the oldest civilization in South East Asia was born.
It is also the oldest kingdom in Malaysia.
Special thanks to Professor Datuk Dr Mokhtar Saidin, a world renowned archeological expert and the man who discovered Sungai Batu site. He took us around and taught us a lot about the history of Kedah.
Also special thanks to Tourism Kedah / tourismkedah
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00:00 - Is this really happening?!?!
1:45 - Learning from Prof. Dato Dr. Mohktar Saidin himself
4:51 - Holding a 1300+ year old iron ingot
7:00 - 1900+ year old furnace (WOW!)
9:28 - Hands-on demonstration indoors
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  • @Bobomeetworld
    @Bobomeetworld3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so proud of my cousin, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mokhtar bin Hj. Saidin. He's also discovered oldest man in Malaysia "Perak Man"

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah he is a legend!

  • @weesoakpeak7474

    @weesoakpeak7474

    3 жыл бұрын

    We pray and hope he doesn't stoop down to allow anyone to change the history of Malaysia. Let us restore our history.

  • @aciteh5427

    @aciteh5427

    Ай бұрын

    That is really impressive. Must have a lot of history behind all these discovery.

  • @SemutarGuide
    @SemutarGuide3 жыл бұрын

    I agree with the archeologist,Dr Mokhtar..but people around the world just commercialised Borobodur,Machu Picchu but not Kedah..so Jetlag Warriors is the first explorer..Keep it Up,Steve!

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @goodputin4324

    @goodputin4324

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JetLagWarriors it's debatable, not apologising for saying that.

  • @rizalalwani

    @rizalalwani

    3 жыл бұрын

    kelate mari demo ni

  • @goodputin4324

    @goodputin4324

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rizalalwani stupid

  • @joycetan4684

    @joycetan4684

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JetLagWarriors

  • @syahazli
    @syahazli3 жыл бұрын

    You are so lucky...meeting the man whom lead the team that made all the findings...and you able to touch all those things which even locals won't have that oppurtunity...all information direct from the researcher, and he is one of the top researcher in Malaysia.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    He is the man! A respected archeologist👍

  • @captzack_haikal6493

    @captzack_haikal6493

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow yeke...bestnya

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints3 жыл бұрын

    How lucky we were to have Dr Mokhtar guiding us!

  • @pooja350

    @pooja350

    3 жыл бұрын

    usm's profs are some of the best 🙌

  • @ernestoguevara8599

    @ernestoguevara8599

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dr Mokhtar is very first person who discovered these archeology site. very lucky

  • @cabpil0t556
    @cabpil0t5563 жыл бұрын

    U guys very lucky to have prof dr mokhtar leading the tour. He is our msian pride..

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    He is amazing!!👍

  • @supermik
    @supermik3 жыл бұрын

    I'm amazed how Steve's tone changes whenever he talks about historical facts.

  • @onghy
    @onghy3 жыл бұрын

    Kedah have oldest civilization in this region, but the archeology site get less attention compare to Borobudur and Angkor Wat. Few years ago, when I went to Lembah Bujang museum, I am the only visitor there.

  • @aircommandslipperz

    @aircommandslipperz

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes sadly u are right.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes, we did not know about it either until we got here!

  • @docredzal

    @docredzal

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is because Angkor Wat and Candi Borobudur still exist as massive complex for tourist to visit. Sadly in Sg Batu it is just left remnants of a civilization

  • @shzltx1821

    @shzltx1821

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@docredzal and also because of the UNESCO site. As for Lembah Bujang, they planned to register with UNESCO but until now still now news regarding this. The UNESCO can help with the funding, and might even help rebuilt the complex and dig in the sinking ancient ships.

  • @docredzal

    @docredzal

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shzltx1821 It is the Malaysians that should treasure and support financially (i.e. Gomen)for Prof and his team's archeology team to preserve and further dig for this ancient site. But i guess political will is not strong in this matter

  • @user-nu2wc6rd6k
    @user-nu2wc6rd6k3 жыл бұрын

    Kerajaan Kedah Tua/ ancient Kedah Kingdom , really cool topic to explore more..

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    very interesting!

  • @jumbeaux1
    @jumbeaux13 жыл бұрын

    The way the Prof explained to you shows how much he loves his job. 👍

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    he is a legend!

  • @naufalsaad3325
    @naufalsaad33253 жыл бұрын

    I'm a fan of history of Malaysia - ancient and modern... great respect to Prof Mokhtar for his enormous effort to highlight us on this amazing history. Great job guys... appreciate your video and also happy to see how you enjoy Malaysia ancient history.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you also like history!!😁

  • @user-gb2sw2no3l
    @user-gb2sw2no3l3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine how popular this place would be if they made it a popular tourist spot? Angkor Wat and Borobudur receives millions of tourist each year!

  • @hawaandroid2786

    @hawaandroid2786

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, but because this site are more ancient than those sites, what one can see is only crumbling remnants. Brobodur and Angkor Watt structure still standing until today.

  • @aziris7257

    @aziris7257

    3 жыл бұрын

    I doubt it. While more visitors could be good, but this site can't handle too many visitors. Angkor Wat and Borobudur are megaliths, huge monuments that are a pain to break even with a wrecking ball. If this site has even half of the visitor count of either of those monuments, that site would break. And you know how kids are, they make accidents. There's even a kid from China who doodled his name on a pyramid.

  • @alifxzzclan1955

    @alifxzzclan1955

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hawaandroid2786 Yea i think that why

  • @cristabele

    @cristabele

    3 жыл бұрын

    Making it a popular ‘tourist’ spot would ruin it! Stop commercialising people’s history..

  • @arx117

    @arx117

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@cristabeleactually Malaysian government does't care about our history. Prof actually won't revealed that he got pressured both from inside and outside Malaysia not to continue excavation. Prof did said to fellow historian, there's another 34 sites that need to be excavate but our government refused to let him. His team also found 5 of ships belong to pheonician from 7th century and they need 20M USD just to pull it out and preserves it This site got budget from government at the time prime minister of Tun Abdullah bin badawi era. The rest of prime minister doesn't care because they got pressured from outsiders. Another thing that he didn't said in this video is at that time, Kedah tua kingdom collecting iron ore around the world from Madagascar to Philippines just to produced this highest grade of ingot

  • @sharonwendypereira3410
    @sharonwendypereira34103 жыл бұрын

    Steve's favourite subject - History !!! 👍

  • @zizan0693

    @zizan0693

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also like me...history subject...👍

  • @sharonwendypereira3410

    @sharonwendypereira3410

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@zizan0693 it's a fascinating and interesting subject. I like it too.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    yea!!!🤓

  • @JenutTN
    @JenutTN3 жыл бұрын

    You guys are lucky for being able not only to meet up but to be briefed and guided by this living legend. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    he is the best!

  • @TakeMeSomewhereNice__
    @TakeMeSomewhereNice__3 жыл бұрын

    When Steve in his element. Boom! Made me watched from start to the end, although I'm not really into history, but Steve explaination was five stars!

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    wow! Thanks so much. This makes me happy!

  • @unklevent

    @unklevent

    3 жыл бұрын

    True. He makes history fun!

  • @RunsingBagaiNakGila

    @RunsingBagaiNakGila

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JetLagWarriors You should be a researcher under the Prof's wings....

  • @lendmioNoai

    @lendmioNoai

    3 жыл бұрын

    # correction.. only 3⭐maybe, when he mentioned the Arab world civilization at century B. C. Saudi Arabia wasn't even in existence, but the area was part of the Arabian peninsula then, Arab civilizations would be in countries now called Yemen, Syria & Iraq.(historical fact)

  • @unklevent

    @unklevent

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lendmioNoai chill bro hahaha. We mean it in a light way. Of course, we would ask a historian and archaeologist if we want to dig deeper

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints3 жыл бұрын

    Our minds were officially blown at Sungai Batu 🤯

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    such an amazing place!!

  • @goodputin4324

    @goodputin4324

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JetLagWarriors would agree on Old Kedah being an old kingdom but oldest kingdom is debatable, sorry.

  • @GwenMahdi

    @GwenMahdi

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's also ancient ships buried in the nearby river since the place used to be a trading point. There's 10 of it if I'm not mistaken. But the archeologist haven't been able to bring those ships out yet because it is kinda costly.

  • @novayu666

    @novayu666

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@goodputin4324just because kedah is not white or egyptian or greek or chinese or whatever does not mean it can't be the oldest or one of the oldest kingdom/civilisation in the world

  • @gunners0205

    @gunners0205

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@goodputin4324 , Carbon date shows this civilization at least 788BC. At one place they found more than 2 millions tuyure which produced around 5 hundreds BC. With that amount of tuyure, at that time Sungai Batu can be considered as one of the biggest iron smelting industry if not the biggest ones. And to reach that level, I believe its required hundreds or thousands of years of evolving technology. FYI, the geometry of tuyure are very consistent, which clearly shows the mass production process of this part. For me, Sungai Batu is a very amazing ancient civilization, a very different as compared with others. The real ancient heavy industry.

  • @khairulnishakHarun
    @khairulnishakHarun3 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏 to Steve's effort memorizing the Professor's name

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you😊

  • @MrQalamQabut

    @MrQalamQabut

    3 жыл бұрын

    No… Steve got it wrong… At 9:57 He said “Professor Dato’ Dr. Mokhtar Saidin Aididit”. Hahaha...

  • @yusoffmdsalleh
    @yusoffmdsalleh3 жыл бұрын

    I have passed by this location many times before, as it is just beside the main road, but have not even stop to visit this place.......maybe the next time I will stop and visit it. This is really a historical site that should not be miss by all Malaysian.

  • @wanzuha

    @wanzuha

    3 жыл бұрын

    From Sungai Petani-Bandar Laguna-Semeling-Sungai Batu-Merbok. Laluan nak ke MRSM atau UiTM.

  • @NetMaestro2009
    @NetMaestro20093 жыл бұрын

    Very educational. Although a Malaysian, I am not aware of this archaeological site. Well done in sharing !

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!😊

  • @heartwoodhousegang4505
    @heartwoodhousegang45053 жыл бұрын

    I'm Kedahan, Siapa lagi likes this guy

  • @kylek2623
    @kylek26233 жыл бұрын

    If this place was found in UK or China, it would be preserved, proper building would be built and it would become tourist attraction..

  • @epoizparadigma8986

    @epoizparadigma8986

    11 ай бұрын

    And under unesco

  • @beskal2000
    @beskal20003 жыл бұрын

    For the info, there are two doctor heroes in Malaysia who work tirelessly in every moment and time. Dr. Mokhtar Saidin (Archeologist) and Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (Dir. Gen. of Health). They are both our national heroes. Irreplaceable. May God protect them both with good health.

  • @hokap

    @hokap

    Жыл бұрын

    Noorhisyam butonia

  • @Janovial

    @Janovial

    Жыл бұрын

    They are there to twist history to malay's favor.

  • @arx117

    @arx117

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@Janovialwhat Malay favour? Do you never see claudius ptelomy map?

  • @nurhafiyyan
    @nurhafiyyan3 жыл бұрын

    I love History. Prof Mokhtar is living legend.

  • @YusriTheYus
    @YusriTheYus3 жыл бұрын

    Watching this video is like watching something from Discovery Channel... only its much more fun and familiar. Great job!! 👍

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @starrysky1865
    @starrysky18653 жыл бұрын

    Literally, this is the place where the real Iron Man came from stevie not from comics , hollywood whatnot 😁👌!

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    ahhhhh that’s right!!

  • @mohdfaridmdyusof1219
    @mohdfaridmdyusof12193 жыл бұрын

    Steve & Ivana for Malaysia Tourism Ambassador North America....#tourismmalaysia

  • @joycetan4684

    @joycetan4684

    3 жыл бұрын

  • @YusufDjuly
    @YusufDjuly3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jetlag Warriors. I gain knowledge substantially in this less than 15 mins video, more information than what I had for the past 10 years about Sg. Batu early civilization.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi3 жыл бұрын

    It's absolutely wonderful that u guys visited many historical sites in Malaysia such as this one.

  • @Elfey
    @Elfey3 жыл бұрын

    Great! Finally you guys are in Sungai Batu..... the facts about this place are mind blowing... 👍👍👍

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing place! Amazing discovery!

  • @jemiez9383
    @jemiez93833 жыл бұрын

    This has proved that Malays indeed have a glorious past and great civilisation to be proud of👏👏👏

  • @muhammadsyukri8880

    @muhammadsyukri8880

    Жыл бұрын

    Hanya klaim saje takde pon bukti...ditempat saya banyak dijumpai seperti kedeh tuhe...hanya berupa batu bata merah seperti tempat ritual tamil atau Bangla...mungkin lebih tuhe dari kedeh tuhe..tapi kami tidak jadikan tamakdun karena bukti tak kuat...kalau Malassie bekas batu bata merah ritual tamil langsung diiktirafkan jadi tamakdun Melayu ... sungguh malang ...

  • @hokap

    @hokap

    Жыл бұрын

    @@muhammadsyukri8880 skipdechengminimangker?

  • @amirzain19

    @amirzain19

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@muhammadsyukri8880sungai batu bukan hanya ada batu bata, tapi tuyere, google apa itu tuyere. Ada berjuta tuyere di Sg. Batu.

  • @user-um4he6kd7l

    @user-um4he6kd7l

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@muhammadsyukri8880 sebuk je indon...gi balik sane....org x kalut sejarah kau Pon 😂😂😂

  • @matahari8673

    @matahari8673

    23 күн бұрын

    ​@@muhammadsyukri8880kalau iri bilang aja ta pak 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @luqmanhakimnizam1001
    @luqmanhakimnizam10013 жыл бұрын

    Woah, you're quite adventourous and you really enjoy the history of the country.. im appreciate you learn about kedah history..🔥👏👏👍👍

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you!

  • @mohdharip5164
    @mohdharip51643 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to you.. ❤️ even a Malay guy like me don't know about this and I was just know that Malacca empire was our start. Finally I know that Malay is one of the oldest people in the world.

  • @karunakaranveeramuthu7081

    @karunakaranveeramuthu7081

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @hannathatsme9086

    @hannathatsme9086

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kerajaan kedah tua yang paling awal dan bermula pada awal abad ke dua sebelum masihi lgi.

  • @hannathatsme9086

    @hannathatsme9086

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kerajaan kedah tua yang paling awal dan bermula pada awal abad ke dua sebelum masihi lgi.

  • @MrKdass

    @MrKdass

    6 ай бұрын

    Melayu ?? Indians la bang .. dengar btl btl sejarahnya

  • @fazsroul
    @fazsroul3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. this video was recommended by youtube and you know what, I've been there 4 years ago during my study years as part of my extracurricular activities with Unesco club. what a coincidence! You guys should go visit the Lembah Bujang museum as well because there are many old temple remnants located there.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    oh cool! Thank you

  • @kman3800
    @kman38003 жыл бұрын

    Amazing history knowledge but apparently not many even locals know about it much. The government should make more effort in making these known to people just like the Angkor Wat and boost the tourism industry in near future

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes, that’s right!

  • @muhdazrie7119
    @muhdazrie71192 жыл бұрын

    THANKS FOR VISIT KEDAH

  • @BreakawayBites
    @BreakawayBites3 жыл бұрын

    As an avid traveller & into old relics and old heritage stuff..... but yet this is under the radar......Thanks again for creating the awareness of this place.....Stay safe , happy exploring....

  • @Driving_Somewhere
    @Driving_Somewhere2 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from Singapore....wow this is SUPER EYE OPENING......I got to come check this out myself...

  • @madimax5621
    @madimax56213 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jetlag Warrior..the world is really need this video

  • @dydyzaijo8918
    @dydyzaijo89182 жыл бұрын

    Nice... Kedah tua legend

  • @msgracewilliam
    @msgracewilliam3 жыл бұрын

    Well done, this is a priceless video. These finds in Kedah is an eye opener... thanks

  • @KimTV95
    @KimTV953 жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother for accepting my request ... I hope you gain this experience with fun ... welcome to the state of Kedah Darul Aman ...

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you!

  • @KimTV95

    @KimTV95

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JetLagWarriors welcome bro 🔥🙏

  • @chaw294
    @chaw2943 жыл бұрын

    Really loved this mind blowing historical vlog...explanation by you, Steve and Professor Dr Mokhtar were excellent. Thanks for this amazing video. You both are doing great !!

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @TheLutsinar
    @TheLutsinar3 жыл бұрын

    the world's oldest monarchy system

  • @muhammadabdulwahab123

    @muhammadabdulwahab123

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's not oldest monarchy.Its the oldest sultanate remain until now.

  • @abbyismail2298
    @abbyismail22983 жыл бұрын

    Locals still mining iron ore in the area about 1km to 2km to north of the area in 1970.

  • @lynia6587
    @lynia65873 жыл бұрын

    Great episode guys , thanks to Professor Mokhtar for the information I really enjoyed watching this historical site , would love to go there one day 👍🏻

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    hope you get to visit soon😊

  • @itsmevela
    @itsmevela27 күн бұрын

    Truth, honesty and academic integrity must prevail in archaeological research and history. It is only wise to acknowledge and honour our past. The world knows where the oldest language and oldest religion originated from. 🙏💕🙏

  • @mysmartieteevee3036
    @mysmartieteevee30363 жыл бұрын

    Ask Prof Mokthar for other archaeological sites in Kedah, since you love history Steve. Kedah's history is wayyyyy older than Malacca's..... There are prob lots and lots of buried ancient cities yet to be discovered.

  • @dreamcatcheritsme4712

    @dreamcatcheritsme4712

    3 жыл бұрын

    And the Jerai mountain was actually an island name Serai Island before it become one with mainland. Around the mountain I believe has many historical artifacts scattered if the authorities do make effort to search more

  • @dianegreig4627
    @dianegreig46273 жыл бұрын

    Awesome informative video!! Watched it twice, trying to absorb all the information you shared. Well done!!! Keep doing what you're doing!!! Keep safe and healthy.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks❤️

  • @abber1979
    @abber19793 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve & Ivana for this video. Prof. Datuk Dr Mokhtar is one of my lecturers during studying Geophysics at University Science of Malaysia. It is an honour to be one of his students. Thanks Prof! I miss your archaeology classes 😁💞

  • @senyum0
    @senyum03 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact. Kedah soil mostly is like clay. Very good for bricks and pottery. My late dad was from MADA an agricultural branch of the gov. That helps farmers for paddy/rice planting. He was a surveyor.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    so rich in natural materials

  • @senyum0

    @senyum0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JetLagWarriors yes.. and a great location for ports. Near the kedah river and kuala kedah. When the water is higher it was a busy port town.

  • @alicealfons9023
    @alicealfons90233 жыл бұрын

    Had visited the place few times, not far from my place. Very excited when learning it was my former archaeology lecturer heading the project. A great person indeed. This site is located at both sides of the main road, can you imagine the treasure underneath the road itself?

  • @Qamarun.channel
    @Qamarun.channel3 жыл бұрын

    When you guys were bout to come Kedah. I already have a thought that this place will be one of them you will come and visit. Even if it not, i want you to come here. I stil dont have time to visit this place but i am planning to one day insyallah(with God’s permission).

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you get to visit one day! It is an amazing place!

  • @askarsepoi
    @askarsepoi3 жыл бұрын

    The history actually well known for those read and match all kingdom which related from India, China and all the empire between. There is old kingdom Gangga in Beruas invaded and destroyed by indian king in way to China. All the related artifacts already collected and can be visited in Beruas Muzium. We should aware that indian empire and china empire had closed relation with south east asia area for the supply of mineral, food, just as in modern days...

  • @anissyafiqa101
    @anissyafiqa1013 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for visiting my country!😍

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for welcoming us!

  • @joharimohdsalleh457
    @joharimohdsalleh4573 жыл бұрын

    This episode... Is a wow!!!!! Thanks Steve. One of the best information.. From JetLag Warriors

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @unklevent
    @unklevent3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Steve! You make history fun!

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Woo! Glad you enjoyed it! This video felt sort of hard to make -- there was so much incredible information coming our way, I wasn't sure I could express it in an organized manner. I had such a good time there, I really wanted to make the video do justice!

  • @unklevent

    @unklevent

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JetLagWarriors You did well. Kudos!

  • @shuib
    @shuib3 жыл бұрын

    So happy you both got to come here. When I was writing for a newspaper I came here to interview Prof Mokhtar in 2016 and even helped to do some excavation work. I agree with you...for Sg Batu to have unearthed (pun intended) some interesting historical facts makes it such a cool and awesome archeotourism destination. A must visit indeed!

  • @subonium
    @subonium3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Ivana & Kevin for visiting Sungai Batu Archeological Site. It meant really much to us. May you spread the words to others tourists who love history of Malaysia & SEA.

  • @applepie8058
    @applepie80583 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't have known about this underrated place if i weren't for this video - will check it out!

  • @shakirahkumdsalleh7901
    @shakirahkumdsalleh79013 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact Steve is such a historian! The video is so interesting. The Kedah trip has been hectic hope you and Ivana takes some time off to chill.

  • @kasemsanthongsawan
    @kasemsanthongsawan Жыл бұрын

    Sadly, many people, let alone Malaysians remain unaware as the history behind it has been omitted from textbooks, leaving gaps in knowledge. It's crucial to shed light on these untold narratives and bring attention to the forgotten chapters of our past. It is important to distinguish between religion and history. History provides us with a valuable understanding of our roots, while religion holds its own significance in the realm of beliefs and spirituality. By separating the two, we can gain a clearer perspective on our collective past and foster a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of our heritage. Kudos to all those historians working relentlessly behind the scenes.

  • @arx117

    @arx117

    6 ай бұрын

    Prof actually said in another video, our government refused to out more budget for another 34 sites because there's pressure from inside and outside Malaysia to prevent that from happening

  • @jumbeaux1
    @jumbeaux13 жыл бұрын

    Mount Jerai is picturesque. Unlucky that you missed going up top. It is also mystical.

  • @pgnazi
    @pgnazi3 жыл бұрын

    WAKEDAH FOREVA!! 😁😁 I visited this site 2 years ago. Very historical site

  • @natyaaalaya4339
    @natyaaalaya43392 жыл бұрын

    Kudos to our professor Dr .Mokhtar as he is preserving our national treasure. Hope you enjoy your trip to Sungai Batu

  • @SyedIdrusAlHaddad
    @SyedIdrusAlHaddad3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the history lesson Steve. Very interesting indeed.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @SyedIdrusAlHaddad

    @SyedIdrusAlHaddad

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JetLagWarriors Too bad my history teacher wasn’t as good as you otherwise I would have scored a distinction. Hahaha..

  • @alifxzzclan1955

    @alifxzzclan1955

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SyedIdrusAlHaddad Wahh pakcik Syed disini ..cover lagu lg hehs

  • @SyedIdrusAlHaddad

    @SyedIdrusAlHaddad

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alifxzzclan1955:> I’m open and versatile. Semua serba boleh. Lol..

  • @alifxzzclan1955

    @alifxzzclan1955

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SyedIdrusAlHaddad Owhh haha Pakcik umur brpa skrg?

  • @damonnomad2445
    @damonnomad24453 жыл бұрын

    Mind blowing. Really is. The best!

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    love it!

  • @arramairra6592
    @arramairra65923 жыл бұрын

    When steve talk about history.. 👍👍Very interesting..

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @azmanfirdaus7636
    @azmanfirdaus7636 Жыл бұрын

    Great educational value... thanks guys !...that the value of travelling far and wide...!

  • @syi9306
    @syi93063 жыл бұрын

    Thats the sifu of archeology, ive read a lot about him !!! Wow steve. This video is a masterpeace.

  • @ctmarz8501
    @ctmarz85013 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again jetleg worriors... steve n ivana, for promoting Malaysia to d world. I really enjoy yr video so much! Great job guys.

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi3 жыл бұрын

    Malaysia has many incredible civilization n historical sites that can b listed in d UNESCO world heritage sites, but a lot need to be done first.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    that is true

  • @sempoi7399

    @sempoi7399

    3 жыл бұрын

    Semenanjung Malaysia itu dulu dikenali sebagai semenanjung emas. Juga terkenal sebagai survanabhumi (sewaktu zaman hindu-budha di semenanjung). "Survanabhumi" - Perkataan Sanskrit yang membawa maksud "semenanjung emas". Tapi sayang nama survanabhumi itu diabadikan kepada lapangan terbang Thailand. Sedang Malaysia sendiri tidak mahu menggunapakai perkataan itu, padahal sejarah memperakuinya. Di Malaysia, survanabhumi itu dah seolah bukan semenanjung, tapi Thailand memperakuinya meliputi kawasan dari sempadan Malaysia, segenting kra hingga Teluk Siam. Banyak lagi yang Malaysia tidak mahu guna sedangkan itu sejarah Malaysia. Contohnya hotel Hang Tuah, ada di Indonesia sedangkan di Malaysia tiada nama hotel hang Tuah. Juga lapangan terbang Hang Nadim, ada di Indonesia, yaitu di kepulauan Riau. Malaysia juga boleh guna nama-nama ini kerana kita berkongsi sejarah yang sama. Ini bukan bermaksud klaim tetapi zaman dahulu belum punya batas sempadan negara yang sesungguhnya. Sejarah itu milik bersama. Ingat, Sultan Mahmud tidak akan lari ke Bentan jika dia tahu "bahawa itu Indonesia". Ini bukan soal negara tapi zaman dahulu nusantara ini adalah wilayah berdasarkan kekuasaan sultan, bukannya negara seperti sekarang. Justeru, nama Sultan Mahmud boleh dikongsi oleh kedua-dua negara untuk dinamakan di bangunan masing-masing. Kedua-dua negara adalah benar dalam hal ini. Satu pujian untuk Indonesia, yang cepat2 mengisytiharkan makam Tuanku Tambusai sebagai pahlawan nasional Indonesia, yang terletak di Rasah, Seremban. Padahal negara Indonesia belum wujud pada era zamannya. Jelas, Indonesia tidak mahu sejarah nya hilang setelah Malaysia menjadi sebuah negara yang lain. Yaitu jejak sejarah milik Indonesia masih boleh didapati di Malaysia. Malaysia dalam soal Sultan Mahmud? Apakah Malaysia menyatakan makam Sultan Mahmud itu milik Malaysia (sejarahnya)?. Di sini jelas terlihat bahawa jejak sejarah itu tidak dilanjutkan oleh pihak Malaysia manakala Melayu Riau juga boleh berbangga dengan Sultan Mahmud kerana sultan itu juga adalah Sultan rakyat Melayu Riau pada zaman dahulunya.

  • @arriftaufeek8488

    @arriftaufeek8488

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sempoi7399 sedangkan raja Siam Thai datang Malaysia bawa 700 ekor gajah untuk beli emas dari Malaysia termasuk besi

  • @theanonymous4247
    @theanonymous42473 жыл бұрын

    Yay !! Finally you guys are here

  • @putihputih9408
    @putihputih94083 жыл бұрын

    Amazing vlog as always. Thanks for sharing this informative vlog to us.👍👍👍😊

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching!

  • @fofaiza63
    @fofaiza633 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼Another super great video Jetlag Warriors! You keep surpassing all my expectations

  • @faisprotv4935
    @faisprotv49353 жыл бұрын

    Glad you guys made it there and gave some coverage to the site. I think they are in the process of excavating a few sunken ships from that area but the constant flood and funding issues kind of slowing things down

  • @royalfinest
    @royalfinest3 жыл бұрын

    The iron-smelting tools found there dated back as old as 530 B.C. There are thousands of tuyeres found there. That means this place and its surrounding area was a large ancient metal industrial area. At 530 B.C, Hinduism and Buddhism weren't even born yet or at least have not yet reached the shores of Kedah. "Kedah" by name and by location is an ancient name that exists almost in every ancient records of China's, Arabs, Persians, Romans and Indian travellers. It predates Angkor Watt and Borobudur. To say that it has Hindu or Buddhism influence are not quite correct because Kedah was a port of call (it received ancient seafarers from around the world, with different cultures) and as you can see, there were no ancient Hindu or Buddhist temples there erected in Kedah or even in Malaysia until just recently. Whatever ancient religion found here in Malaysia, it was obviously observing monotheism. Ancient Malaysia is a land of mysteries, myths, magics and spirits who refuse to be discovered :D

  • @hyuuganatsume2621

    @hyuuganatsume2621

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think they were called Champa or Kadaha back in the days.. but different traders have different name for old Kedah

  • @zulkanainbaharuddin2185

    @zulkanainbaharuddin2185

    3 жыл бұрын

    Explaination yg tepat. Langkasuka terkemudian drp itu.

  • @royalfinest

    @royalfinest

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hyuuganatsume2621 Yes. I think it went by different names to different cultures, depending who recorded it. Ka-taha, Ka-cha, Kadaram also langkasuka, zabag, langyashu, khalingga, khaling and they all pointed to the same location which is Kedah. I have this hunch that the Great Kalinga Wars was actually fought between Ashoka (Maurya Empire) vs Kedah (Khalingga Empire) and not between Ashoka and Odessa (present-day India). That metal-processing site shows that there was once a big infantry and naval forces in that area controlling the trade routes to / from China. It can't be Odessa.

  • @orlylieza1360

    @orlylieza1360

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice great explanation.. Thank you

  • @azahamazizan

    @azahamazizan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well said.. 👍👍👍

  • @zaidzarani5643
    @zaidzarani56433 жыл бұрын

    Now I want to go there, thanks jet lag

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    please visit!😊

  • @ruslileman3787
    @ruslileman37873 жыл бұрын

    simply amazing...

  • @ridzuansalleh1074
    @ridzuansalleh107411 ай бұрын

    You're the best Steve. Thanks for coming! Much love fr Malaysia

  • @CuxCuxs
    @CuxCuxs3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine if theres a Time Traveler Vlogger .. "Alright guys, today we at Kedah Tua and I gonna learn making iron ingot from the locals here.."

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    would be cool!!!

  • @deqalb

    @deqalb

    3 жыл бұрын

    There were! If you read the history of Ibnu Battuta, he met a guy in China that grown up in a village next to his in Morocco. Ibnu Battuta also met many other travellers from around the world in cities that he visited. He also was picky with halal food and in China he spent most of his time in his room because of that.

  • @preciousstone6878
    @preciousstone68783 жыл бұрын

    Something new to me...good info n history!

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ❤️❤️

  • @hazmamuhazer4217
    @hazmamuhazer42173 жыл бұрын

    Cool facts, even I did'nt know about this & I am Malaysian. Thanks

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @newmazz
    @newmazz3 жыл бұрын

    Simply WOW!!!

  • @ilmkhal
    @ilmkhal3 жыл бұрын

    This is the very best video on Sg Batu archeology site. in my opinion. Well done and thank you!

  • @ftinftin8937
    @ftinftin89373 жыл бұрын

    Cant wait to visit...i love history

  • @kathrinewilson559
    @kathrinewilson5593 жыл бұрын

    Good morning - thank you so much for sharing this experience with us. What an incredible insight into history. Chariots in India! Gives me goosebumps. Love your enthusiasm guys! Merry Christmas and stay safe Warriors.

  • @7901011
    @79010113 жыл бұрын

    I love history .

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    same!!

  • @abdulsyakir668
    @abdulsyakir6683 жыл бұрын

    Wow Bujang Valley my home town

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    amazing place!

  • @hussk4101
    @hussk41013 жыл бұрын

    Love so much this episode

  • @RunsingBagaiNakGila
    @RunsingBagaiNakGila3 жыл бұрын

    LOL! Jumi is huge LOTR fan! 😱💗

  • @afdalizal9778
    @afdalizal97782 жыл бұрын

    Save Sungai Batu. Well done Jetlag Pendekar (warrior).

  • @kiko784
    @kiko7843 жыл бұрын

    Wow this was just amazing to learn about.

  • @muizrahim861
    @muizrahim8613 жыл бұрын

    Proud to be Kedahan.

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @RunsingBagaiNakGila

    @RunsingBagaiNakGila

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gambar IC ke bro...☺💗

  • @muizrahim861

    @muizrahim861

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RunsingBagaiNakGila gambar ic hodoh lgi...

  • @RunsingBagaiNakGila

    @RunsingBagaiNakGila

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@muizrahim861 😂🐣🚼💗

  • @5Y4FIQ
    @5Y4FIQ3 жыл бұрын

    Steve in his element is a sight to behold

  • @FoodandFootprints

    @FoodandFootprints

    3 жыл бұрын

    Legendary

  • @JetLagWarriors

    @JetLagWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love history!!

  • @5Y4FIQ

    @5Y4FIQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    If only schools during my time taught more on local and South East Asian history instead it was mainly concentrated on European history (bronze/iron age,and early 1900's)

  • @amrimohd6654
    @amrimohd66543 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 one of the best vlog todate Steve

  • @hawaandroid2786
    @hawaandroid27863 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, Gunung Jerai also do have interesting story. I heard about story an ancient ship with pots of gold exist somewhere near there. Perhaps you can ask Dr. for more accurate info.

  • @dreamcatcheritsme4712

    @dreamcatcheritsme4712

    3 жыл бұрын

    And before it called Jerai mountain, it was an island named Serai island before it detached with the mainland

  • @najgal451
    @najgal4513 жыл бұрын

    I love when the video about history

  • @idrisham2010
    @idrisham20103 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I will visit this place.

  • @angrybunny7573
    @angrybunny75733 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @farizaisgreat
    @farizaisgreat3 жыл бұрын

    I was there in 2009 when they found the place.

  • @AA-sf2rp
    @AA-sf2rp3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome discovery