Muaro Jambi (Indonesian: Candi Muaro Jambi) is a Buddhisttemple complex, in Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi province, Sumatra, Indonesia. It is situated 26 kilometers east from the city of Jambi. The temple complex was built by the Melayu Kingdom, with its surviving temples and other archaeological remains estimated to date from the 7th to 13th century CE. The archaeological site includes eight excavated temple sanctuaries and covers about 12 square kilometers, stretches 7.5 kilometers along the Batang Hari River, 80 menapos or mounds of temple ruins, are not yet restored.[1][2] It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient temple complexes in South East Asia.
It was suggested that Muaro Jambi Temple compound might be the initial location of Srivijaya kingdom. This is mainly because, Muaro Jambi has far richer temple concentration—in contrast to the scarcity of archaeological sites in South Sumatra.[3][4]
The start of the rise of the kingdom of Melayu can be dated to 1025 when Indian kingdom of Chola attacked and destroyed the capital of the Sumatran maritime empire of Srivijaya. This allowed a number of smaller Sumatran polities to expand their political and economic influence. During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries it seems that from its river estuarine basis along the Batang Hari, Melayu became the dominant economic power in Sumatra. Muaro Jambi is estimated to have been built somewhere around 7th to 12th century CE,[5] and the substantial archaeological remains suggest that this temple compound may have been the site of the Melayu capital. The city's age of glory came to an end in 1278 when Java's Singhasari kingdom attacked the city, even succeeding in capturing members of the royal family. The site was rediscovered by British soldier, S.C. Crooke in 1824. It is now protected as a national monument.[5]
Design and structuresedit
The temple complex of Candi Muaro Jambi is spread out over a large area along the banks of the Batang Hari River. Eight temple complexes have been excavated but many more mounds and sites remain to be explored within the conservation area, much of which is still covered by thick jungle. The three most significant intact temples are known as Candi Tinggi, Candi Kedaton, and Candi Gumpung. The temples are built from red brick and unlike the temples of Java, feature very little ornamentation, carving, or statuary. A few pieces of sculpture are housed in a small, on-site museum. The wooden dwellings that are believed to have housed the city's population have all disappeared without a trace. Only 9 temples have been restored, 3 have mentioned above and the others are Candi Tinggi I, Candi Kembarbatu, Candi Gedong I, and Candi Gedong II.[2]
Galleryedit
Candi Gumpung, a Buddhist temple at Muaro Jambi of Malayu Kingdom
Candi Tinggi, one of the temple within Muaro Jambi temple compound.
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations April 2009 Learn how and when to remove this message Muaro Jambi Indonesian Candi Muaro Jambi is a Buddhist temple complex in Muaro Jambi Regency Jambi province Sumatra Indonesia It is situated 26 kilometers east from the city of Jambi The temple complex was built by the Melayu Kingdom with its surviving temples and other archaeological remains estimated to date from the 7th to 13th century CE The archaeological site includes eight excavated temple sanctuaries and covers about 12 square kilometers stretches 7 5 kilometers along the Batang Hari River 80 menapos or mounds of temple ruins are not yet restored 1 2 It is one of the largest and best preserved ancient temple complexes in South East Asia Muaro JambiMuaro Jambi temple compounds LocationMuaro Jambi Regency Jambi IndonesiaRegionSoutheast AsiaCoordinates1 28 41 S 103 40 02 E 1 4779213 S 103 6670838 E 1 4779213 103 6670838HistoryFoundedc 7th century CEAbandonedc 1278 CEPeriodsHindu Buddhist periodCulturesSrivijayaSite notesExcavation dates1824ArchaeologistsS C CrookeConditionpartially ruinedArchitectureArchitectural stylesBuddhist Candi It was suggested that Muaro Jambi Temple compound might be the initial location of Srivijaya kingdom This is mainly because Muaro Jambi has far richer temple concentration in contrast to the scarcity of archaeological sites in South Sumatra 3 4 Contents 1 History 2 Design and structures 2 1 Gallery 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory editThe start of the rise of the kingdom of Melayu can be dated to 1025 when Indian kingdom of Chola attacked and destroyed the capital of the Sumatran maritime empire of Srivijaya This allowed a number of smaller Sumatran polities to expand their political and economic influence During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries it seems that from its river estuarine basis along the Batang Hari Melayu became the dominant economic power in Sumatra Muaro Jambi is estimated to have been built somewhere around 7th to 12th century CE 5 and the substantial archaeological remains suggest that this temple compound may have been the site of the Melayu capital The city s age of glory came to an end in 1278 when Java s Singhasari kingdom attacked the city even succeeding in capturing members of the royal family The site was rediscovered by British soldier S C Crooke in 1824 It is now protected as a national monument 5 Design and structures editThe temple complex of Candi Muaro Jambi is spread out over a large area along the banks of the Batang Hari River Eight temple complexes have been excavated but many more mounds and sites remain to be explored within the conservation area much of which is still covered by thick jungle The three most significant intact temples are known as Candi Tinggi Candi Kedaton and Candi Gumpung The temples are built from red brick and unlike the temples of Java feature very little ornamentation carving or statuary A few pieces of sculpture are housed in a small on site museum The wooden dwellings that are believed to have housed the city s population have all disappeared without a trace Only 9 temples have been restored 3 have mentioned above and the others are Candi Tinggi I Candi Kembarbatu Candi Gedong I and Candi Gedong II 2 Gallery edit nbsp Candi Gumpung a Buddhist temple at Muaro Jambi of Malayu Kingdom nbsp Candi Tinggi one of the temple within Muaro Jambi temple compound nbsp Candi Tinggi nbsp Stupa of Candi Tinggi nbsp Candi Kembar Batu nbsp Candi Kedaton nbsp Candi Astano nbsp Candi Gedong 1 nbsp Candi Gedong 2 nbsp Trees above the ruins of Candi Koto MahligaiSee also editCandi of IndonesiaReferences edit Muaro Jambi Temple The Legacy of Ancient Jambi 25 September 2011 Archived from the original on 30 June 2013 Retrieved 3 July 2013 a b Syofiardi Bachyul Jb 25 November 2014 Muarajambi Temple Jambi s monumental mystery Ada Kemungkinan Kerajaan Sriwijaya Berasal dari Jambi Bukan Palembang Tribun News in Indonesian 4 October 2016 Mencari Sriwijaya di Jambi Historia id Retrieved 27 October 2022 a b Candi Muaro Jambi Sejarah Keunikan dan Kompleks Bangunan in Indonesian Kompas com 8 February 2022 Retrieved 27 October 2022 Oey Eric M Sumatra Periplus Editions HK Ltd 1996 External links edit1 28 38 54 S 103 40 5 34 E 1 4773722 S 103 6681500 E 1 4773722 103 6681500 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Candi Muaro Jambi Wonderful Indonesia Muara Jambi Temple Candi Muaro Jambi Wisata Jambi Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Muaro Jambi Temple Compounds amp oldid 1189235547, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
