Verstehen · Kapitel 9
History of Bali
From prehistoric rice-farming settlements to powerful Hindu kingdoms and the horrors of the colonial era to the mass tourism of the 21st century — Bali's history is dramatic, bloody, and fascinating. Those who know it understand the island on a deeper level.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
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Early History & Hindu Kingdoms
Bali has been inhabited for at least 2,000 years . Archaeological finds in Gilimamuk (West Bali) indicate settlement by…
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The Majapahit Empire (1343-1520)
The decisive event in Bali's history was the conquest by the Javanese Majapahit Empire in 1343 under the legendary comm…
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Dutch Colonial Era & Puputan
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) established trading posts on Bali from the 17th century but could not subdue the isl…
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Independence & Modern Bali
After the Japanese occupation (1942-1945) and the Indonesian declaration of independence in 1945, Bali became part of t…
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The Tourism Boom
Bali's tourism began in the 1920s and 1930s when European artists and intellectuals "discovered" the island. The German…
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