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ALOR SETAR: Work to complete the archaeological data on the Kedah Tua civilisation in Sungai Batu has run into a snag from a combination of the Covid-19 pandemic and a lack of funds.
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Global Archaeology Research Centre director Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Mokhtar Saidin said the Covid-19 pandemic has slowed down excavations at Sungai Batu sites and other Lembah Bujang areas since March last year.
“Due to the standard operating procedure (SOP), not many researchers and students are allowed at the archaeological site for excavation and research, ” he said.
Mohd Mokhtar said excavations are still ongoing but at a slower rate.