Introduction

An ongoing scientific study to detect ancient ports and settlements on the western and southern coasts of Aceh is on the banks of the Indian ocean. The western and southern coastal regions of Aceh are a place that is always visited by European nations, an area that is preoccupied with the spice trade of plantation products during the period of Aceh Darussalam kingdom in the middle ages.

The 4-member team is @keuudeip as the lead researcher, @vannour as a photographer, and two research assistants @safar01 and @abelpasai. The present study is a preliminary survey to detect the potential to determine the point in subsequent research.

Narratives and scientific studies are done by @keuudeip, while I only upload photos to the public, especially on Facebook Group MAPESA ( @mapesa ) "MASYARAKAT PEDULI SEJARAH ACEH (Aceh Historical Concern Society)". @mapesa as a sponsor requires the expedition team to publish all photographs, data and information and that are found in the field to the general public through social media. All photographs in the course of scientific research sponsored by @mapesa are free license for the benefit of science.

The expedition trip to the west and south coast of Aceh has ended for 9 days (13-21 August 2017), and the team has returned safely to Banda Aceh. This trip is named #EspspedisiMuhammadGhauts.

Bakongan River Estuary

Bakongan is a sub-district in South Aceh Regency, located on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Bakongan has 1 river, the upper reaches in the ranks of Barisan Mountains. The mouth of the Bakongan river is at coordinates 2°55'11.7"N 97°29'13.4"E. To reach it from the Tapaktuan-Subulussalam highway it took 8 min (650 m) by car.

Some river estuaries we observed on the west and south coast of Aceh, at the mouth of the Bakongan river is the shortest place we visited, approximately we only spent 30 minutes. We only consult with a local resident. Then we immediately continue the exposure to the next target.

@keuudeip expedition team leader is absorbing information from the local residents. Right side: @keuudeip, @safar01, @abelpasai, and local residents.

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Please see my old post about a trip for scientific research sponsored by @mapesa.

• Welcome to Rest Area Rigaih
• Seunagan River Estuary
• Kuala Batu or Quallah Battoo (History, Life and Nature)
• SteemitPhotoChallenge #50 Long Exposure - Entry2: Meukek Bay
• Track The Traces Of Aceh Civilization
• The Monkeys Ask For Alms
• Ancient Fortress of Trumon
• Whale Bay
• Ancient Cemetery Complex in Trumon
• The Ancient Flag in Trumon
• Ujong Manggeng Estuary
• Rasian Seaport
• New River (Krueng Baro)
• Fish Port of Kuala Susoh

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Photos taken with Canon EOS 6D & EOS 7D

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