Muaro Jambi Temple

A. Brief Information

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. In the location, it can be found some other temples which some of them had ever been renovated by Jambi provincial government. They are Tinggi Temple, renovated in 1978 done in 1987, Gumpung Temple, renovated in 1982 done in 1988, Astano temple, renovated in 1985 done in 1989, and Kembar Batu Temple, renovated in 1991 done in 1995.

B. Distinctive Features

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 13^th century. You will see the Dwarapala Statue (The statue of holy building guarder from 13^th 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.

C. Location

This archeological site is located in Muaro Jambi Sillage, Muaro Sebo Sub-district, in the District of Muaro Jambi, Jambi Province.

D. Access

Muaro Jambi Temple lies in the riverbank of the Batanghari River, two km northeastwards from Jambi district. To reach the location, it can be accessed by land or water, through the Batanghari River. It will spend about 20 minutes by speedboat passing by the Batanghari River. Otherwise, there are two ways that can be used if you choose the trip by land. First, started from Jambi district to the Aur Duri Bridge then continue to Olak Kemang and another one is started from Jambi city to the Aur Duri Bridge then continue to Simpang Jambi Kecil.

E. Ticket Price

The entrance ticket is range from Rp. 3.000,00 to Rp. 5.000,00.

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