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 The existence of Muaro Jambi archeological site was discovered by a
British Military Officer named Lieutenant SC Crooke in 1820 A.D. when he
was assigned in the hinterland of Batanghari for mapping the Batanghari
River. It is assumed that this 12 km square temple was built in the era
of the Crivijaya Kingdom.
At least nine big temples can be found there, Kuto Mahliga Temple, Kedaton Temple, Gedong I Temple, Gedong II Temple, Gumpung Temple, Tinggi Temple, Telago Rajo Temple, Kembar Batu Temple, and Astomo Temple. In addition, other small temples are spread out around the location. There is a museum within the temple area functioned to keep some historical heritages from the 13th century. You will see the Dwarapala Statue (The statue of holy building guarder from 13th century, found at Gedong II Temple in April 2002), Belanga (earthen cooking pot) made of bronze that was found in Kedaton temple in 1994, Padmasana (Statue‘s seat), three elephants statues made of stone, some ancient bricks with 576 cm square and 6 cm thick. You will discern Tembikar (earthenware), bronze artifacts, Belanga which are 160 kg weigh, 0, 67 meters high and 1, 06 meters of diameter. Some pieces of ancient ceramics and porcelains from the ninth to eleventh century can also be found there. |
