The Maritime Historical Background Of Bogak Port (8-20 Century), Tanjung Tiram District, Batubara Regency, North Sumatera Province
Authors: Hati, L. P., Harahap, F., ., S., Saidin, M.
Journal: Contemporary Journal of Arts and Culture (CJAC), ISSN 1694-4437
Citation: CJAC 2(1), 2022-07-28.
DOI: 10.32734/ijcas.v1i1.452
Type: Original Research
Abstract
This article discusses the historical background of Bogak Port in the Tanjung Tiram District, Batubara Regency, North Sumatera Province, from the 8th to the 20th century. The port played a crucial role in trade routes connecting various regions within and outside Indonesia. The research utilizes historical methods, including heuristic, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography, to analyze primary and secondary sources. The findings indicate that Bogak Port was strategically important due to its geographical location, providing a safe harbor and access to abundant natural resources. During the Srivijaya and Majapahit eras, the port served as a hub for international trade, facilitating the exchange of spices, forest products, and marine commodities. In the colonial period, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and later the Dutch colonial government controlled and developed the port for their economic interests. The arrival of Chinese, Indian, and Arab traders also influenced the port's cultural and economic landscape. Bogak Port experienced fluctuations in its glory due to political changes, natural disasters, and the emergence of new trade centers. However, it remained significant for maritime activities and regional economic development until the 20th century. The study concludes that Bogak Port's history reflects the broader maritime history of Indonesia, highlighting the complex interplay of geographical, economic, political, and socio-cultural factors in shaping its trajectory.
Keywords
Bogak Port, Maritime History, Tanjung Tiram, Batubara Regency, North Sumatera, Trade Routes, Colonialism, Srivijaya, Majapahit
Full Text
This article discusses the historical background of Bogak Port in the Tanjung Tiram District, Batubara Regency, North Sumatera Province, from the 8th to the 20th century. The port played a crucial role in trade routes connecting various regions within and outside Indonesia. The research utilizes historical methods, including heuristic, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography, to analyze primary and secondary sources. The findings indicate that Bogak Port was strategically important due to its geographical location, providing a safe harbor and access to abundant natural resources. During the Srivijaya and Majapahit eras, the port served as a hub for international trade, facilitating the exchange of spices, forest products, and marine commodities. In the colonial period, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and later the Dutch colonial government controlled and developed the port for their economic interests. The arrival of Chinese, Indian, and Arab traders also influenced the port's cultural and economic landscape. Bogak Port experienced fluctuations in its glory due to political changes, natural disasters, and the emergence of new trade centers. However, it remained significant for maritime activities and regional economic development until the 20th century. The study concludes that Bogak Port's history reflects the broader maritime history of Indonesia, highlighting the complex interplay of geographical, economic, political, and socio-cultural factors in shaping its trajectory.