This Special Edition presented is the result of the seminar Humans in Space: Area Studies in Archeology. The seminar, which was organized by the Pusat Penelitian Arkeologi Nasional - Balai Arkeologi Yogyakarta, took place on March 15-16 1995. The tendency of spatial archaeology as an approach in the field of archeology essentially focuses more attention on the study of the spatial dimensions (spatial) of archaeological objects and sites, besides studying the dimensions of form (formal) and time (temporal). In Indonesia, the paradigm of space archeology has not yet been used as the main basis for most archaeological research. The relatively small number of experts who are passionate about pursuing spatial-archaeological studies has resulted in the lack of research results that can be used as reference material or adequate comparative material. It is fully realized, if this is allowed to continue, then the development of spatial-archeology in Indonesia will inevitably be left behind from similar research in other countries.

For the second time, Berkala Arkeologi published a special issue in its 14th year. The Special Edition presented is the result of the Seminar on Data Evaluation and New Interpretation of Ancient Indonesian History held by the Balai Arkeologi Yogyakarta on 23-24 March 1994. The seminar was held in connection with the award of Mr Drs. Sukarto Karto Atmodjo, who entered his retirement on May 1, 1993. In the study of Indonesia's ancient history, it cannot be denied that Drs. Sukarto Karto Atmodjo has made invaluable contributions to education and research. As an expert, he is still asked for his thoughts in various seminars, workshops, work meetings, and so on. The problems discussed were varied, but all seemed consistent departing from his experties, epigraphy.

This edition consists of 5 article, written by researchers from Balai Arkeologi and lecturer from Universitas Gadjah Mada. These papers covers various subjects, including methods, artifact analyses, and Cultural Resource Management.

In its 13th year of publication, for the first time Berkala Arkeologi presented a special edition. This inaugural Special Edition accommodates all the frameworks and formulations that have been discussed and produced in various activities of the Wonoboyo Site Research Evaluation Meeting. Wonoboyo is an important site due to the various gold artifact that was recovered. This activity took place on 23-24 October 1992 in Wonoboyo, Klaten, Central Java, as a result of a collaboration between  Balai Arkeologi Yogyakarta and  Klaten District Government.