The ancient Sundanese life can be seen from archaeological and paleontological research conducted in the region. Based on the discovery of artifacts and fossils, it is known that ancient Sundanese life began from prehistoric times to the Hindu-Buddhist cultural period.
Visitors to the History of Sundaland Museum are highly encouraged to come as it combines education, entertainment, and knowledge about ancient Sundanese life up to the present-day culture. Visitors can also enjoy various fun and challenging attractions while learning about Sundanese culture at HoS (History of Sundaland) through AR (Augmented Reality) technology with 17 exciting zones, along with instagrammable dioramas.
1. Prehistoric Era
During this period, early humans lived in caves and along riverbanks. They survived as hunters and gatherers. Several fossil discoveries in caves, such as in Trinil and Sangiran, show the existence of early humans in the Sunda region.
2. Neolithic Era
During this period, humans had learned agriculture and animal husbandry. Some of the artifacts from this era include stone axes, stone grinders, and pottery.
3. Bronze Age
During this period, humans had mastered metalworking technology. Some of the discoveries from this era include metal tools such as sickles, bronze axes, and bronze shields.
4. Iron Age
During this period, humans had developed iron-making technology, including sickles, kris (traditional daggers), and scythes.
5. Hindu-Buddhist Era
During this period, Hindu-Buddhist culture greatly influenced Sundanese society. Some relics from this era include temples, inscriptions, and artifacts related to Hindu-Buddhist religions.

From these discoveries, it can be concluded that ancient Sundanese life was greatly influenced by the surrounding environment and the technological developments of that time. The early humans of Sunda refer to those who once inhabited the Sunda region, which includes most of Java and parts of Sumatra. Some fossil discoveries of early humans in this area include:
1. The Pithecanthropus erectus (Homo erectus) fossil found by Eugene Dubois in Trinil, East Java, in 1891.
2. The Homo sapiens fossils found in Liang Bua, Flores, known as the Flores Man.
3. The early human fossils found in Sangiran, Central Java, known as the Sangiran Man.
4. The early human fossils found in Ngandong, Central Java, known as the Ngandong Man.
These fossils show that early humans occupied the Sunda region millions of years ago. They lived as hunters and gatherers, having evolved to adapt to their environment.
The ancient humans of Pasundan refer to the ancestors who lived in the Pasundan region, which now includes the province of West Java and surrounding areas in Indonesia. However, information about the species or types of early humans that lived in Pasundan is still limited and not fully understood.

Several archaeological findings indicate that the Pasundan region has been inhabited by humans since prehistoric times. For example, the discovery of stone tools at the Cipari Site in Kuningan Regency, West Java, shows that humans have lived in this area for about 500,000 years. In addition, ancient human remains have also been found at the Gunung Padang Site in Cianjur, which is believed to be a relic of a megalithic civilization.

Several archaeological discoveries suggest that the Pasundan region has been inhabited by humans since prehistoric times. For example, the discovery of stone tools at the Cipari Site in Kuningan Regency, West Java, indicates that humans have lived in this area for about 500,000 years. Additionally, ancient human relics have been found at the Gunung Padang Site in Cianjur, which is believed to be a remnant of a megalithic civilization.
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