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Historical Grand Mosque of Palembang

The Palembang Grand Mosque (photo: Fitri, wikipedia)

The front area of Palembang Grand Mosque (photo: Sumatranews)
Historical Grand Mosque of Palembang
The Grand Mosque of Palembang, founded in 1738, has a distinctive blend of three cultures, namely Indonesian, European and Chinese cultures. The three cultural characteristics are presented in every curve of the mosque building. The main door of the mosque, for example, shows the influence of European culture. The roof of the mosque is influenced by Chinese culture since it resembles the shape of a temple. The minarets show some characteristics that are closely related to the authentic Indonesian culture. The peak of the minarets are cone-shaped, which are called Tumpeng (a form of a mountain replica). They signify the connection between humans with their God, nature, and humanity.
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Sido Mulyo
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Gajah Way Kambas
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Dayak Taghol
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Honai
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Kuda Kupang
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Gedhog Kembang Waluh
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Gonggong Beruntun
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Jumputan Bintang
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Gumin Tambun
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Daun Sirih
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Kawung
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Gonggong Siput
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