- Address: Danau Lamo, Maro Sebo, Muaro Jambi, Jambi 36382, Indonesia
- Phone: +62 821-7500-3572
- Area: 12 km2
- Founding date: 11th-13th c.
Surprising and mysterious Indonesia , unlike most other countries of Southeast Asia, does not need special advertising and is of the greatest value for all tourists in itself. Many travelers choose this region for recreation due to its unique nature and the richest flora, while others pay attention primarily to the historical and cultural heritage of the state. So, among the most important attractions of Indonesia is an ancient temple, known throughout the world as Muara Jambi. About what makes this place so special, read on.
General information
Buddhist temple complex of Muara Jambi (Muaro Jambi Temple Compounds) is located in the same district, the province of Jambi, Sumatra , Indonesia. According to the researchers, it was founded around the XI-XIII century. The Kingdom of Melaya, as evidenced by the finds found during excavations. Moreover, scholars suggest that Muara Jambi is in fact part of the capital of the ancient kingdom. By the way, for the first time the ruins of the temple were discovered by Dutch archaeologists only in the XIX century, and since then this place is designated as a national monument, and in 2009 the complex received the status of a UNESCO object.
Structure and features of Moire Jambi
Muara Jambi is one of the largest and best preserved temple complexes of Southeast Asia. It covers an area of 12 square meters. km, with about 7.5 km running along the Batang-Hari river. During the research, eight temples were discovered and restored, the most significant of which are Kandy Tinggi, Kandy Kedaton and Kandy Gumpung. All of them are built of red brick and from the churches of Java are characterized by a relatively low-key design.
On the territory of the complex, in addition to the restored buildings, you can also see:
- numerous statues of Buddhist deities (Prajnaparamita, Dvarapala);
- bronze gongs with Chinese inscriptions;
- Buddhist spells written on paper gold;
- products made of ceramic and clay;
- precious stones and fragments of iron and bronze products.
By the way, not far from here there is a small local museum, in the collection of which are stored pieces of sculpture found in the territory of Moira Jambi.
In total, the complex includes about 60 temples, currently represented mostly in small plots and mounds. Most of them are in the protected area and have not yet been studied by researchers, but there is an opinion that some buildings may be important Hindu temples.
How to get there?
It is obvious that Moir Jambi's temple in Indonesia is the most valuable evidence of an ancient and inadequately studied civilization, so visiting this complex can become one of the most exciting adventures in your life. To reach this legendary place by public transport is impossible, so if you wish to go without a change, book a taxi or rent a car.
For those who still do not mind enjoying the local color and spend a little more time, there is another way:
- First of all, get to the administrative center of the province of South Sumatra - the city of Palembang, which is connected to other cities in Indonesia by air and road.
- From the International Airport of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, servicing Palembang, you will reach Jambi. The journey takes about 50 minutes.
- In Jambi, take a car or motorbike rental or ask a local resident for a small fee to take you for a tour of the famous complex. The distance between the city and the temple is about 23 km.