Early Javanese Inscriptions: A New Dating Method

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An exploration of Indonesian epigraphical writing. It examines the early Javanese inscriptions, taking account of the detailed astronomical information so routinely presented in the texts. A computer analysis, using a program developed for the purpose, facilitates confirmation or correction of much of the material. It also makes possible a description of the intercalation (insertion of extra lunar months) employed in that version of the luni-solar calendar. Authors … More >>