Dalijin
Dalijin is a term used in both scholarly and fictional contexts to refer to an ancient seafaring culture associated with the eastern archipelago. There is no single, universally agreed identity for Dalijin, and interpretations vary across sources.
The origin of the name is uncertain. Proposals include derivations from a local word for sea or
Geographically, Dalijin is placed on a chain of islands in the eastern sea in some reconstructions. Chronologies
Society and economy are described as seafaring and riverine communities, with villages built near harbors or
Material culture includes pottery with geometric or stylized motifs, simple metal implements, and a small corpus
Historiography and legacy reflect ongoing debates. In scholarship, the Dalijin label functions as a provisional category