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Trowulan – Majapahit Royal Heritage Site
Wringin Lawang is one of the temples located within the Majapahit historical site (photo: Zainarrifin)
Trowulan – Majapahit Royal Heritage Site
Situated in Trowulan, Mojokerto city, this site is the remains of a cut-stone religious temple complex. It was built during the rule of Majapahit Kingdom, one of the biggest empires in Southeast Asia that existed from circa 1293 to 1527. They were erected as memorial for rulers and their families. After the death of a king or queen, many rites were held to guide the dead rulers’ souls back to the source from which it had originated. Trowulan is not only a site with remnants of temples or religious buildings, but also profane objects associated with supporting objects of an ancient city, such as irrigation facilities, gates, settlements, etc.
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Karawo Mahkuta
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Pucuk Rebung Riau
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Gonggong Siput
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Leuit Sijimat
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Parang Seling
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Gonggong Beruntun
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Gigi Haruan Lidi
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Honai
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Teguh Bersatu
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This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional
Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Prada Papua
The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that
Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Paqbarre Allo
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Ake Patra
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Bale Lumbu
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Tubo Kelapa
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Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents
Kawung
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Tongkonan
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Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
Mahkota Siger
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