The Charm of Nature of Mount Anak Krakatau

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As an active volcano, Mount Anak Krakatau has a charm that attracts tourists. The beautiful mountain scenery with red and golden-yellow clouds of lava that bursting from the crater, the amazing underwater view for diving into it, the beauty of a tropical island with trees and birds chirping, the beauty of jet black sandy beaches and the awesome view from the top of Anak Krakatau has strong appeal that invite people to visit this mountain.

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Some nearby islands can also be visited just to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of these islands. There is Sebuku Kecil Island, a very beautiful small island, its white sandy beaches with the surrounding expanse of blue sea. The island is uninhabited. The whole island is still natural forest, and is really beautiful.

There is Sebesi, a closest inhabited island to Mount Anak Krakatau, and has a natural beauty under the sea.

Not far from Sebesi, there is island of Umang-Umang that measures just 50 × 50 square meters, but has a cluster of beautiful coral and white sand beaches that are unspoiled. You can enjoy snorkeling here and enjoy lunch while enjoying the scenery of Sebesi Island and the island of Mount Anak Krakatau which is already in sight.

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There is also the island of Rakata that already so close to Mount Anak Krakatau. Here you can also do snorkeling in the Lagoon Chili, where the unspoiled coral reefs and colorful fish looks so beautiful when viewed directly in their habitat. And if you're lucky, you'll be able to see the habitat Dolphine, Green Turtle, Blue Merlin (a rare fish in the world), and other rare fishes such as sea horses, Napoleon fish and Hawksbill.

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Enjoying the Krakatoa while active is very beautiful at night, far more beautiful than during the day. You can enjoy dinner while looking at the red and golden yellow lava burst from the crater. There's more value offered here, since the Krakatoa does not offer only to dive into the beauty of marine parks, but more than that, the Krakatoa _in particular_ explores the historical value of the evolutionary process of the underwater volcano.

Of course there are certain times you need to consider if you want to visit Mount Anak Krakatau by using fishing vessels. When the west wind came about November to January, fishermen did not dare to bring tourists.

Knowing How We Evolve Into What We Are Today

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Sangiran Museum is one of the most attractive historical site which is very interesting to visit it. It is an archaeological site located in Central Java, Indonesia. The area of 48 km2, is located 15 kilometers north of Solo and situated in the valley of the Solo River in the foothills Lawu Mountain.

When entering this area, along the way you will be presented by the residential that also serves as a unique gift shops primeval relic. The museum of 1.6 hectares wide was built against a hill and turning around into its peak. You need to walk around the hillside to get to the first exhibition space. The first exhibition space is located inside a huge natural cave which is plastered with concrete walls and contains pictures of how the Earth was formed, teeth and skeletons of ancient fossils, the bones of ancient animals, as well as diorama examples of human evolution and ancient human activity.

Coming out from the first exhibition room, you still need to climb dozens of stairs to reach the second exhibition space which is located on a hilltop. In this second exhibition space you can see various types of early human skulls from various times and places, mammoth’s femur, ancient buffalo skulls, various types of weapons, rocks fossils, and so forth.

In 1996, this site was listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. And in this area you can find many remnants of the past life and history of early human life with everything that was around them at that time; starting from his residence, pattern of life, animals that live with them, until the occurrence of the landscape in the period of not less than 2 million years ago.

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In 1934, an anthropologist named Guustav Heinrich Ralph von Koenigswald started his research in this area and found the fossils of early humans. The discovery of fossils during his studies and excavations had reinforced the theory of human evolution from ape to human as it is today. At least five different types of early human fossils were found that time. And this amazing discovery was very surprising and became a key element in the development of the theory of human evolution.

In subsequent years, the results of excavations found the fossils of the first human ancestor, Pithecanthropus erectus ("The Java Man"). Additionally, there were about 60 more fossils found in the area, which include Meganthropus Palaeojavanicus.

Sangiran become a site that contributed nearly 50% discoveries of pre-human fossil in world history.

Not only humans and prehistoric life, fossils of underwater creatures were also found, giving rise to the theory that the island of Java was lifted from the seabed millions of years ago.

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Even in the 1980s, scientists were still shocked by the discovery of intact fossil of a mammoth with 4 meters high. These fossils are now stored at the Museum of Geology of Bandung.

It is because of its contribution to the world of archeology, anthropology, geology and science are so great that UNESCO finally declared Sangiran as the 593rd World Cultural Heritage on December 5, 1996 in Merida, Mexico. Then Human Archeological Museum was built to store and display those fossils.

Sangiran Museum describes the history of early humans from about 2 million years ago until 200,000 years ago, namely from the end of Piliosen age to the middle Piliosen age. There are 13,086 ancient human fossils collection and it constitute as the most complete early human sites in Asia. It can also be found vertebrate fossils, underwater animal fossils, rocks, fossils of marine plants, and equipments made from stone.

Circling around the museum area of 1.6 acres is a pretty exhausting trip. Sangiran, indeed, was originally a hill known as the "Sangiran Dome". The dome was then experiencing erosion at the top to form the layers of soil. This is where the experts finally get very complete information about life in the past.

But your fatigue will be paid off when you have a chance to rest and relax at the top of the view tower, where you can enjoy the beauty of the upper Sangiran site. From that place you will see a green and charming area, which will give you a freshness feeling.

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In addition, there are dozens of stalls lined up at the front of the museum, where the locals sell gifts and souvenirs typical of prehistoric relics, ranging from objects that are claimed as ancient human’s or animal’s bones and teeth, statues made from deposits soil with fibers from ancient plant’s leafs, up to various necklaces, bracelets and jewelry made from stone and wood fossils. So, when you visit this site, do not miss the opportunity to buy gifts and souvenirs for your family at home.

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