9. TRADING
Mount Jerai attracts traders from Far East to Lembah Bujang due to its
strategic location.
Traders bring in their religion and culture which causes the adoption of
Hindu-Buddhism.
Evolved into the first entrepot in Southeast Asia.
IRON SMELTING
Iron smelting is the main economic activity in Lembah Bujang during
the 3rd to 5th century A.D.
Lembah Bujang was also known as “Kadaram” which means “iron” in
Sanskrit.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
10. ANIMISME
Belief of everything possesses a
soul or spirit and affects the human
life.
Monument was built to worship
Mount Jerai, residing at the north
of Lembah Bujang.
BUDDHISM
Phase from 5th to 10th century
Buddhist candis or stupas contain
Buddhist relics, typically ashes of
Buddhist monk.
Stupas are used meditation place
HINDUISM
Lembah Bujang is one of the
important ancient Hindu Kingdoms
of Southeast Asia
The Old Kedah’s status as an
entrepot helps spread Hinduism.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
24. SITE PLANTS
ZONE 1
Cyrtostachys Renda
(Lipstick Palm Tree)
Height : Unknown
Characteristics :
• Rare & Exotic.
• Native to Malaysia & Sumatra.
• Needs High humidity & Water.
• Slender, Smooth & slightly swollen at
the base.
Bonsai Tree
Height : 1.2 – 2m
Characteristics :
• Uses cultivation techniques like pruning,
root reduction & potting.
• Can be created from nearly any
perennial woody-stemmed tree that
produces true branches.
Bougainvillea
Height : 1 – 12m
Characteristics :
• With spiky thorns in black and waxy
substances.
• Leaves are alternate and simple.
25. SITE PLANTS
ZONE 2
Malaysia Dracaena
Height : 1.8 – 2.4m / 1.2 – 1.5m
Characteristics :
• The leaves generally have green
central areas surrounded on both
sides with yellowish leaves.
Keruing Tree
Height : 25 – 45m
Characteristics :
• An important component for the forest.
• Straight, clear, cylindrical boles up to 70
feet long with small butresses.
• Moderately durable with moderate
insect resistance.
Areca Gurita
Height : Unknown
Characteristics :
• Recurved and resemble octopus
tentacles.
• Flowers are mostly arranged in one row.
• Flower arranged spirally.
26. SITE PLANTS
ZONE 3
Bengal Bamboo
Height : 1.2 – 2.4m
Characteristics :
• A type of grass.
• Steams has dark green straight stalky
culms.
• Leaves are long and narrow & green in
color.
Meranti Tree
Height : 20 – 40m
Characteristics :
• Dark reddish / purple brown with white
resin streaks.
• Rough surface.
Chickweed Plant
Height : 0.05 – 0.50m
Characteristics :
• Low and inconspicuous.
• 16 inches long.
• Grow in pairs with white star-shaped
flowers.
47. STRENGTH
• Dip into
cooling
water of
the
waterfall
next to
the
museum
• Have a
picnic
around
the green
areas
• Just a
walking
distance
towards
anyway
• Historical
Candi’s
ready for
pictures
• Gunung Jerai
with beautiful
sceneries of
the greens
from its view
48. WEAKNESS
• Lack of shelters
for rains & hot
weathers
• Slippery rocks
around waterfall
areas
• Questions of why
am I here, lacking
of knowledge
around
• Lost of walking
path directions
49. OPPORTUNITIES
• Hand rails for
waterfall areas
• More shelters & bigger shelter for
more people
• More outdoor
activities around the
area
