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DeutschTuo Kayu Jao Mosque
| Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque Masjid Tuo Kayu Jao | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Jorong Kayu Jao, Batang Barus Nagari, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Minangkabau |
| Groundbreaking | 16th Century |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 15 m[1] |
| Width | 10 m[1] |
| Dome(s) | 0 |
| Minaret(s) | 0 |
Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque (Indonesian: Old Mosque of Kayu Jao) is an old mosque in Indonesia which is located in Jorong Kayu Jao, Batang Barus Nagari, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra.[2] Existence of the mosque was already recorded since 1599, making it the oldest mosque in Solok Regency and among the oldest surviving mosques in Indonesia.[3][2]
The mosque is registered on the list of heritages in West Sumatra which is overseen by the Preservation Hall of Ancient Relics.[4] The mosque has been restored several times, including the restoration of one of the pillars and replacement of the old palm roof with a new one due to its erosion. Even undergoing those restorations, however, the authenticity of the mosque is well-preserved.
History[edit]
It is not known exactly what year the mosque was actually completed. Based on a number of records, the mosque is considered built in 1599,[5][6] while other records show older dates.[4] Apart from these differences, it is known that the construction of the mosque was made following the proliferation of Islam in the Solok region in the 16th century.[3] Nagari where the mosque is located has been previously established by the three leaderships of the Minangkabau community.[5][6] According to the local community leaders, there are two people who played a role in the construction of this mosque, namely Angku Musaur and Angku Labai, both of which are buried not far from the mosque.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- Footnotes
- ^ a b Harian Haluan 2012.
- ^ a b Media Indonesia 2011.
- ^ a b ANTARA 2011.
- ^ a b c Wawasanproklamator.com 2012.
- ^ a b Harian Haluan 2011.
- ^ a b Lampung Post 2012.
- Bibliography
- "Masjid Kayu Jao Dijadikan Destinasi Wisata Religius". Media Indonesia. 2011-08-08. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
- "Masjid Tuo Sebagai Cagar Budaya". Liputan6.com. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
- "Ayo ke Masjid Tertua Kedua di Indonesia". ANTARA. 2011. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
- "DPRD Pinta Pemerintah Benahi Masjid Tuo Kayu Jao". ANTARA. 2012-08-02. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
- "Masjid Kayu Jao yang Berusia 412 Tahun". Harian Haluan. 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
- "Masjid Kayu Jao Bertiang 27". Harian Haluan. 2012-07-25. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
- "Pesona Masjid Tuo Nan Eksotik". Wawasanproklamator.com. 2012-05-29. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
- "Masjid Tua Kayu Jao, Masjid Tertua (Kedua) di Indonesia". Lampung Post. 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
External links[edit]
- Masjid Tuo Kayu Jao The official website of the West Sumatra provincial government
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