Archaeology
Material remains, archaeological landscapes, and the reconstruction of past societies.
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH · CULTURAL HERITAGE
Understanding the Past.
Documenting Heritage.
Echoes of the Ancestors, Voices of Today.
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH COLLECTIVE
Research across disciplines. Perspectives across regions.
Vaivasvata Research Team is an independent interdisciplinary research collective investigating the archaeology, anthropology, history, and cultural heritage of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Through field-based research and interdisciplinary inquiry, we examine the material traces, historical processes, and cultural practices that shape the region's diverse heritage.
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ARCHAEOLOGY
ANTHROPOLOGY
HISTORY
CULTURAL HERITAGE
03 — WHAT WE STUDY
Research Areas
Our research brings together multiple disciplines to investigate the histories, cultures, and heritage of West Nusa Tenggara and the wider Indonesian archipelago.
Anthropology
Cultural practices, social relations, oral traditions, and living heritage.
History
Historical processes, archival sources, and the changing societies of eastern Indonesia.
Cultural Heritage
Documentation, interpretation, and the study of tangible and intangible heritage.
04 — RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT
Research in Focus
RESEARCH · WEST NUSA TENGGARA, INDONESIA
Exploring the Past, Understanding the Present.
Vaivasvata Research Team conducts interdisciplinary studies in archaeology, anthropology, history, and cultural heritage across West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, with a particular focus on Lombok.
Through field research, material documentation, historical inquiry, and ethnographic approaches, we investigate the region's diverse cultural landscapes, historical trajectories, and heritage.
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Latest Updates
Updates, stories, and documentation from Vaivasvata Research Team's activities.
ANTARA
16 OCTOBER 2026
Decorated Ancient Gravestones Record Cultural Interactions in Lombok
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UNIVERSITY OF UDAYANA
17 OCTOBER 2026
Beyond Fieldwork: Udayana Archaeology Students Contribute to Research Dissemination in Lombok
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