Kota Batu Archaeological Park

When visiting Brunei, most travelers overlook Kota Batu. Being the country's most historically significant zone, the neighborhood is included on the list of "top things to do in Brunei." Brunei's most important archaeological sites may be found here.

When Brunei was reconstructed following Japan's World War II occupation, the ruins of Kota Batu Archaeological Park were uncovered in the 1950s. This location quickly became Brunei's most important archaeological site.

On August 11, the 120-acre Kota Batu Archaeological Park, which cost BND2 million to construct, opened. The park exhibits the excavation sites of the archaeological studies as well as the existing constructions of stones that originally served as a fortress wall. Kota Batu means'stone fort' in English.

The park's purpose is to educate the current generation and visitors about the Sultanate's past by going through the dig sites and studying the numerous historical artefacts on exhibit around the park. There are various amenities within the park, including an Information Centre that gives a history of Kota Batu as well as information on the park's archaeological activities from the 1950s to the present. In the center, there is also an exhibition of the unearthed artefacts, such as pottery, tombstones, local goods, and Chinese coins. Porcelain ceramics from China's Song Dynasty have been discovered in ruins, reviving the concept that Brunei maintained trading ties with China in the first century. In addition, the numerous massive cut granite shards thought to be part of the palace are another significant find, implying that Kota Batu is Brunei's old capital. Visitors may take a self-guided tour of the park by walking along a 2.9-kilometer promenade with informative signage along the route.

Operating hours: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m from Monday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

Friday: 8:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m and 2:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m

Address: 4.882373, 114.964205, Kota Batu, Brunei