Kauman Great Mosque
Masjid Gedhe Kauman · 욕야카르타
mosque in Indonesia
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Masjid Gedhe Kauman, the Great Mosque of the Yogyakarta Sultanate. As you enter this serene, expansive courtyard located just to the west of the Alun-Alun Utara (Northern Square), the chaotic hum of the city…
Listen in the app2The 1773 Foundation and Sri Sultan HB I
To understand the genesis of this magnificent structure, we must look to the visionary founder of Yogyakarta, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. According to historical records, the mosque was built on the 29th of May, 1773 (or 1187…
Listen in the app3The Tajuk Lambang Teplok Roof: A Philosophical Hierarchy
Direct your gaze upward to the most defining architectural feature of the mosque: its towering, multi-tiered roof. This specific style is known in Javanese architecture as 'Tajuk Lambang Teplok'. …
Listen in the app4The Soko Guru and the Inner Sanctum
Let us step into the main prayer hall, the 'liwan'. The immense weight of the three-tiered roof is supported by four massive, central wooden pillars, known as the 'soko guru'. …
Listen in the app5The Serambi Mahkamah Al-Kabiroh
Move to the expansive, open-air front porch or veranda of the mosque, known as the 'serambi'. This specific space, named the Serambi Mahkamah Al-Kabiroh, is vastly larger than typical mosque porches and serves a unique historical…
Listen in the app6The 1867 Earthquake and the Great Reconstruction
The history of the Kauman Mosque, much like the Tugu monument to the north, is deeply scarred by the catastrophic earthquake of 1867. On that fateful day, the violent tremors brought down the monumental entrance gates ('gapura')…
Listen in the app7Cultural Syncretism in Ornamentation
To truly appreciate the scholarly depth of the Kauman Mosque, one must look closely at the exquisite ornamental carvings that adorn the stone bases ('umpak') of the pillars in the serambi and the wooden elements throughout the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our profound exploration of the Kauman Great Mosque, let us reflect on the enduring legacy of this sacred space. This is not simply a historical artifact; it is a vibrant, functioning institution that continues to…
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What is Kauman Great Mosque?
Kauman Great Mosque is a place in 욕야카르타 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 욕야카르타 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -7.8039, 110.3626 |
| Last updated |
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