Tungkal

Tungkal lies in the river country north of Jambi on Sumatra's eastern side. The Tungkal River runs through the lowlands towards the sea, giving its name to settlements along the basin. Local stories remember ties between the people of Tungkal and the Malay world across the straits, including a tale of an expedition from Johor whose boats sought refuge in the rivers after a storm. Such traditions place the river communities within a world of coastal travel and exchange.