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Baiturrahman Historical Grand Mosque

The Baiturrahman Mosque in Aceh (photo: Kanalaceh)

Baiturrahman Historical Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque of Aceh was built in 1612 during the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda and functioned as a fortress against the invaders. The construction of this mosque represents the superiority of Aceh’s local architecture that is resistant to any disasters. This mosque remained intact and became a shelter for the community during the big tsunami disaster in 2004.

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This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

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Pintu Aceh

The motif is inspired by Aceh’s traditional architecture that has

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Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

Enggang Dayak

Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural

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La Galigo

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Pucuk Mekar

This motive reflects the joy and gratitude to God over the grace of

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