Two early Muslim tombs at Brunei
This brief note by T. F. Carey (M.C.S.) reports the discovery of two early Muslim grave-stones with Arabic-Malay inscriptions near the supposed site of the palace of Nakhoda Ragam at Brunei (p. 183).
Summary
The two granite grave-stones, unearthed during earthwork, bear inscriptions dated to 835 AH (1432 CE) and 905 AH (1499 CE), the latter identifying the deceased as “Sharif Hud.” Carey notes that the granite type appears to be non-local, suggesting the stones were imported. He also records that local opposition to further excavation at the site precluded additional recovery, and suggests the stones might form the nucleus of a Brunei Museum (p. 183).