Ancient Indian Colonization in South-East Asia c8.64

c8.64

Hindu antiquities have been found in other places in East Borneo, the most notable finds, including images of a large number of gods, being those in a cave at Kombeng which is situated considerably to the north of Muara Kaman. Archaeological remains of the Hindu colonies have also been found in Western Borneo at various places on or near the banks of the Kapuas river. These include more than ten inscriptions on stone and a large number of inscribed golden plates. The standing Buddhas of Gupta style have been found at Sambas. It has been suggested that Barhiṇadvīpa mentioned in the *Vāyu Purāṇa* refers to Borneo.¹⁶