Archaeology Remains in West Sumatra Indonesia

Findings reveal uneven distributions, data gaps, and coordinate inaccuracies., along with categories for unknown chronology, the classification chronologist made by the local government and it's still open for a future research. The dataset also categorizes sites by function, such as military facilities heritage, places of worship, schools, residential houses, public infrastructure, cemeteries, statues, inscriptions, and mining sites which is classifications by the researcher.

For example, in Solok city and Solok district, the file lists mosques, colonial railway stations, traditional rumah gadang local traditional houses), and Islamic tombs, each with coordinates and period labels. Cingkuk island fort (16th century pre‑colonial Islam), and Dutch colonial mosques, while Sijunjung district records extensive Minangkabau classical houses, Islamic tombs, colonial tunnels, and Japanese‑era locomotives.

Overall, the dataset file functions as a comprehensive archaeological inventory, combining spatial data (coordinates) with temporal classification to form a baseline database. This structure enables mapping of heritage distribution and supports future research into cultural trajectories, site management, and heritage conservation across West Sumatra.