Based on the artifacts found, such as bronzeware and finely decorated china possibly of Vietnamese or Cambodian origin, the team concluded that the people were well-off traders. The Sumbawa people were known in the East Indies for their horses, honey, sappan wood (for producing red dye), and sandalwood (for incense and medications). The area was thought to be highly productive agriculturally.
based on the artifacts found such as bronzeware and finely decorated china possibly of vietnamese or cambodian origin the team concluded that the people were well-off traders the sumbawa people were known in the east indies for their horses honey sappan wood (for producing red dye) and sandalwood (for incense and medications) the area was thought to be highly productive agriculturally