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The history of the existence of the Banjar Adat Dukuh community is closely related to the story of Jero Dukuh Sakti. There is no exact record of the life period of Jero Dukuh Sakti, but it is estimated to be around the 16th century related to the existence of the Klungkung Kingdom. There are several versions of the story of Jero Dukuh Sakti that have developed, namely those narrated through oral tradition and based on the translation of inscriptions. The Dukuh Sibetan people believe that their existence began with Jero Dukuh Sakti, known for his wisdom and magical powers as a balian (healer). He established a pasraman or padukuhan—residential area in Dukuh Sibetan and planted a type of sugar palm or aren tree named Jaka Moding. Jero Dukuh and his wife also planted various other types of plants that served as sources of food, medicine, and ceremonies. One of the fruit trees planted was salak, which was later considered the first salak tree in Dukuh, even in the village of Sibetan.

Then, there is also a history regarding the village of Sibetan. A brief history of the formation of the village of Sibetan began with the establishment of the Sibetan Kingdom around the year 1608, founded by I Gusti Mantu, the son of I Gusti Abian Nengan. It is mentioned that I Gusti Mantu gave the nickname to the village of Sebetan, which was previously better known as the village of Kuncara Giri. This name was given as a remembrance of his mother's safety from hiding while carrying his father's pregnancy from the siege of the Dalem Gelgel army. According to the meaning of the word “SEBETAN,” it is very wise. To immortalize the memory of a region that has saved, nurtured, and empowered. That memory is “Sebetan,” a village name given to the Kuncara Giri region, which is now commonly referred to as “Sibetan” (source: godestinationvillage.com).

The Banjar Adat Dukuh Sibetan community has an area that is managed and protected through generations, namely the Pura. The Pura protected by the Banjar Adat Dukuh Sibetan community are (1) Pura Pemaksan; (2) Pura Tinon; and (3) Pura Dalem. These three pura are communally owned by the Banjar Adat Dukuh Sibetan community.

The Banjar Dukuh Sibetan Indigenous Community has written customary rules known as Awig-awig—which also refers to the customary law of indigenous people in Bali and includes provisions regarding the management of pura.

The protection of pura contributes to the cultural and spiritual values of the Banjar Dukuh Sibetan Indigenous Community. Besides being a place of worship, the Balinese community believes that pura is a place to seek protection and a place to store ancient objects with history. Pura is protected to maintain the sustainability of traditions and religious values of the Balinese community and to preserve the cultural identity of the Balinese people.

The Banjar Adat Dukuh Sibetan community does not yet have a legal basis or specific regulations governing the recognition and protection of rights or the protection of community-managed areas.