Ref ID:	22304
Ref Type:	Book Section
Authors:	Chia, Stephen
Title:	A history of archaeology in Malaysia
Date:	2017
Source:	Handbook of East and Southeast Asian Archaeology
Place of Publication:	New York, USA
Publisher:	Springer
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6521-2_12
Abstract:	The long history of archaeology in Malaysia over the past 170 years or so has witnessed a gradual change from speculative-descriptive to scientific and interdisciplinary. It has also resulted in a tremendous growth of research and knowledge about the prehistory of Malaysia. This chapter presents an update and review of the history and practice of archaeology in Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak in four main periods: the Early Colonial/Antiquarianism Period, the Establishment of Museums Period, Post War World II/Independence Period, and the Local Archaeologists and Modern Era. Discussions are focused on individuals and organizations that have made significant discoveries and contributions to the history and practice of archaeology in Malaysia.
Date Created:	12/18/2017
Editors:	Habu, Junko Lape, Peter V. Olsen, John W.
Page Start:	125
Page End:	141