Besemah was a tribe that lived in the valley of Dempo Mountain, now Pagaralam City, South Sumatera. This area was part of the vast Suwarnabumi Island (now is called Sumatera). The area
where Besemah tribe resided was called Besemah Land. The tribe referred to themselves as jeme (the people of) Besemah. The Valley of Dempo Mountain was a highland with cool air, fertile land, and clear rivers. Its fertile land allowed trees and vegetables to thrive. Colorful flowers were lush on the fields, filling the air with their sweet smell. Tall trees provided shades and clean air for animals. The clear water gave home to many kinds of fish. Dempo Valley was like a heaven for its inhabitants.