Bandung, West Java, July 29 -- The Ministry of Culture has confirmed that the restoration process of the megalithic site of Gunung Padang in Cianjur District, West Java, will begin gradually this year.

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, speaking here on Tuesday, stated that alongside restoration, scientific studies on the prehistoric site will continue as part of the efforts to preserve and develop national cultural heritage.

"This year, we plan to continue work on the Gunung Padang site. The study will be followed by restoration. We expect to begin restoring the Gunung Padang site this year in stages," Zon revealed.

The Gunung Padang site, located in Gunung Padang, Karyamukti Village, Cianjur District, has long sparked theories and specul...