Walennae’s name was taken from the oldest river, archaeologically, which had flowed most of ancient life even today in South Sulawesi.

WalennaE Journal is published by Balai Arkeologi Sulawesi Selatan as a way of publication and information on research results in the archaeology and related sciences. This journal is intended for the development of science as a reference that can be accessed by researchers, students, and the general public.

Since it was first published in 1998, the Walennae Journal which biannually has published research results that contain articles of conceptual ideas and studies and applications and broaden the scope of cultural studies. Along with the development, in 2017, the WalennaE Journal has been managing journals with Open Journal System (OJS). The Editorial Team receives and publishes the research results manuscript to be reviewed by Reviewer who has the appropriate competencies and expertise.