site sangiran

The locations of the discovery of archaeological sites are scattered in almost all parts of Indonesia. Even Indonesia has an ancient human site that is considered the largest and most important in the world, namely the Sangiran site. Sangiran is located at the foot of Mount Lawu, about 15 km from the Bengawan Solo River valley. Researchers consider Sangiran as the center of a large, important, and complete civilization of ancient humans...

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Raden Fatah, Founder and First King of Demak who was confirmed as Caliph in the Land of Java

Raden Fatah or Raden Patah was inaugurated by the Sultan of Turkey as Khalifatullah ing Tanah Jawa (Representative of the Islamic Caliphate (Turkey) for the Land of Java) in 1479 ago. This statement was made by the Governor of Yogyakarta Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X at the 6th Indonesian Muslim Congress (KUII) in Yogyakarta, 9 February 2015. "In 1479, the Sultan of Turkey confirmed Raden Patah as Khalifatullah ing Tanah Java, the representative...

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When Ken Arok's 'pellet' made Ken Dedes mute until he trembled

AS one of Ken Dedes' bodyguards, Ken Arok did not meet the 'employer' once.  Ken Arok is really in love with the beauty of Ken Dedes.  Even because of the beauty of Ken Dedes' body, this is what Ken Arok makes Ken Arok fall in love with. Once, when Ken Arok was on a night vigil with his troops in Tumapel, he met Ken Dedes.  This is revealed in the book "Black and White Ken Arok from Victory to Collapse" by Muhammad Syamsuddin....

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Gajah Mada's shrewdness Conquered 2 Great Kingdoms, Samudera Pasai and Sunda

ambition to conquer all kingdoms in the archipelago through the Palapa Oath when he was appointed Mahapatih Amangkubhumi of the Majapahit Kingdom in 1258 Saka (1334 AD). Gajah Mada, who was initially underestimated by Majapahit officials, finally proved his words.  Gajah Mada's shrewd strategy was finally proven to be able to conquer the kingdoms in the archipelago.  However, there are 2 large kingdoms that are quite difficult to conquer...

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Mpu Gandring, Maker of 'Keris Sakti' Subscribe to Royal Highness in East Java

Mpu Gandring asked Ken Arok to be patient first and wait as agreed at the beginning.  But it was not accepted by Ken Arok, he still insisted on taking the unfinished keris. An argument broke out between Mpu Gandring and Ken Arok, until finally the kris was stabbed into Mpu Gandring's body.  Mpu Gandring was killed instantly with his own dagger.  Ken Arok succeeded in proving that the keris was sacred by being able to kill the...

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Gajah Mada's tactic to conquer Kebo Iwa, the Patih of the Balinese Kingdom who was afraid of Majapahit

The kingdom of Bali is one of the areas in the archipelago that is difficult to subdue the Majapahit Kingdom under the leadership of Patih Gajah Mada.  Photo Illustration/Ist The kingdom of Bali is one of the areas in the archipelago that is difficult to subdue the Majapahit Kingdom under the leadership of Patih Gajah Mada.  For generations, the kingdoms in Bali were ruled by kings descended from the Warmadewa dynasty. The kingdom...

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The History of Wisnuwardhana, The Only King of Singasari Who Died Naturally

RANGGAWUNI managed to avenge the death of his father Anusapati.  He later became king in Singasari.  Anusapati is the son of Tunggul Ametung and Ken Dedes. In a battle, Tohjaya (son of Ken Arok and Ken Dedes) who had previously killed Anusapati was seriously injured and fled out of town.  However, because his injuries were so severe he finally died in the village of Katang Lumbang, whose location is still unknown. After defeating...

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