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Kedukan Bukit inscription

682 CE · 7th century

The Kedukan Bukit inscription is a stone inscription dated 682 CE, found near Palembang in Sumatra. Written in Old Malay, it is the earliest surviving example of that language. It describes an expedition of the ruler and is a key source for the foundation of the Srivijaya Empire.

Kedukan Bukit inscription
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Kedukan Bukit inscription. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/kedukan-bukit-inscription
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