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Ref ID: 36825
Ref Type: Journal Article
Authors: Rahman, Nazrin
Saidin, Mokhtar
Rosli, Najmiah
Ahmad, Nor Hidayah
Saad, Rosli
Title: Iron smelting industry of Kedah Hua: a geophysical mapping for buried furnace
Date: 2020
Source: Archaeologies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11759-020-09402-x
Abstract: Being one of the best iron producers in the prehistoric world, Sungai Mas of Kedah Tua was an entrepot for various world civilisations including China, India and Arab through iron industry. With Muda River as the backbone of Kedah Tua’s trading, the river connects numerous iron smelting sites to the entrepot for supply. This study aims to locate a potential iron smelting site using 3D resistivity method at Kuala Ketil; a site situated along Muda River. Considering the location, geometry, size and resistivity values, the archaeological anomaly suggests a promising outcome.
Volume: 16
Number: 2
Page Start: 168
Page End: 180