Batu Basurek Inscriptions of Historical Relics Kingdom Pagaruyung

Batu Basurek is one of the historical relics in the area of West Sumatra Batusanggkar . This stone is believed to originate from the time of the kingdom first and sixth centuries old . Basurek using Java stone inscription written in ancient Sanskrit .

Kingdom inscriptions Pagaruyung

This historical attraction is located in the village of Kubu Rajo , Nagari Five Tribe , Batusanggkar . This stone is located at the top of the tomb of King Adityawarman with ancient writing . Basurek stone width is 25 cm with a height of 8 cm , thickness 10 cm and weighs 50 kg . This stone was first discovered by an expert in the history of the Netherlands was named PH Van Hengst on December 16, 1880 . Basurek stone age has now reached 650 years .

Literally, Batu Basurek means stone inscribed . So , Batu Basurek can mean a stone that bore the words and convey a specific message . Writings contained in the rock is defined as follows : " Adityawarman advanced mighty , he Kanakamedinindra ruler or Suwarnadwipa ( Sumatra or Golden Land ) . His father Adwayawarman . He family Indra . " 

History of Batu Basurek

Batu Basurek is one of the historical relics , which proves the existence and prosperity of the Kingdom Pagaruyung in West Sumatra in the past . Adityawarman was the son of Dara Orange , which comes from the Dharmsraya , on the banks of the Batang Hari Jambi . However , this time Dharmasraya is one district in West Sumatra . Dara 's father was a close relative Orange Singosari kingdom .

It is not known exactly when and who wrote a message on this rock . However , there are estimates that the stone was written around the year 1347 . Inscription This further strengthens the evidence for the existence and power Adityawarman in stone cage .

However , the inscription does not provide clear information about the coverage area kekuayaan Adityawarman at that time , if only limited in Bantusangkar or cover the entire territory of Minangkabau . However , if traced in more detail , the kings of existing customary in almost all regions of West Sumatra province still has a lineage of kings Pagaruyung .

This further reinforces the notion that Adityawarman indeed mastered the Minangkabau region in general .

Whatever the controversy behind the power Adityawarman , cultural heritage attraction Batu Basurek enrich our knowledge about kajayaan Minangkabau kingdom in the past . You can visit the site 's cultural heritage in a series of visits to Istano Pagaruyung because of its location adjacent bases .

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Batu Batikam

Batu Batikam  is a stone punctured that symbolizes the importance of peace and deliberations in the life of Minangkabau society .

Cultural heritage tourism destinations in Batusanggkar does not tertandangi by other areas in West Sumatra . In addition Istano site Baso Pagaruyung and Stone Angkek - Angkek , other historical remains are the stone Batikam . In Indonesian , Stone Batikam mean stone punctured . Why say so ?

Uniqueness Batu Batikam

The answer to why this rock is called rock punctured due to a puncture marks on the stones. Logically, it may be difficult to be accepted by reasonable given the stone is a very hard object so as not likely to be stabbed and left a hole that is translucent .

According to local people believed the story , Stone Batikam a puncture marks owned Datuak kris Parpatiah Nan batikam Sabatang which makes stone as a symbol of peace between the leaders of the ruling at that time .

Another story states that these artifacts of yore is a discussion where the chiefs . Another thing that adds to the uniqueness of the Stone Batikam is the presence of a huge banyan tree dii around the region . This giant banyan tree in the atmosphere around the site was different .

A brief history of Batu Batikam

Two sons of my mother 's half-brother named Datuak Parpatiah Nan Sabatang and Datuak Katumanggungan.Datuak Parpatiah is the son of an ingenious and clever , while Datuak Katumanggungan is the son of a king who was .

Parpatiah want a democratic society while Kartumanggungan hierarchical wanted power . This is what eventually cause problems . Not wanting to hurt each other , then Stone Batikam be both emotional outlet so that the stabbing keris on this stone .

Although impressed creepy , but Stone Batikam become one of the tourist sites that still attract tourists . In addition to unique Yag make curious travelers , this stone also considered an element of learning , knowledge and wisdom about the importance of peace .

Until now , different opinions between Datuk Datuk Parpatih nan Sabatang and Katumanggungan still be seen from the two keselaran in Minangkabau , the alignment Koto Pilang , which reflects the power system ala Datuk Chaniago Katumanggungan and Body Alignment system is government that embodies style Datuk Parpatih Nan Sabatang .

Location Batu Batikam The Limo is located in Nagari , about 10 minutes drive from the city Batusanggkar and included in a series of visits for stone cage . Thus, you will not have access to transportation and accommodation problems .

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Village Historic Pariangan-Vacation Spots

The village is where sourced Pariangan Minangkabau system of government . However , it also presents a village scenery mengangumkan as well as tourist sites of cultural and natural attractions for your family .

As village charm Pariangan Location History and Nature

No one denies that the system of government comes from the Minangkabau Batusanggkar , Tanah Datar . However , who would have thought that the origin of life Minangkabau derived from a village or villages are located on the highway Batusanggkar Padang Panjang , namely Tuo Pariangan Nagari .

It's believed that this is where the ancestors of the Minangkabau ever lived . Because of its historical elements , Pariangan Village is one mainstay of cultural tourist sites in Batusanggkar Tanah Datar . 

The village is called Nagari Pariangan Tuo , the oldest village in Minangkabau , because this is where the birth of Minangkabau culture . This suspicion is strengthened by the discovery of historical evidence such as Inscription Menshir , Tigo Badger Stone , Saruang Hall , and others .

Fascination Village Pariangan

Minangkabau culture history of the birth was not the only reason for local governments to make Pariangan village as an attractive vacation spot . Physically . natural scenery in the village Pariangan very mamukau . Enthralling scenery typical equipped with cool mountain air and make you feel at home to linger in this village.

Pariangan Tuo village on the slopes of Mount Merapi which is still active . In this village there are also other tourist sites , the hot water bath , which is believed to originate from Mount Merapi . Sulfur content is very beneficial for skin health .

Minangkabau culture is still strong in the village in the village Pariangan Pariangan . You can still find the typical Minangkabau architecture , which is building a house made of woven rattan and wood carvings are beautiful . All the buildings that characterizes life still exists in traditional Minangkabau Nagari Pariangan Tuo , such as mosques , hall , and barns . In fact , the existing mosque in this village is one of the largest mosques in the 19th century . Lot of historical value contained in it .

Holiday village to Pariangan

The combination of history and beauty of natural scenery make Nagari Tuo Pariangan as one of the ideal vacation spot for you and your family . You will not be disappointed with its natural treats . Even the beauty of the village Pariangan was juxtaposed with the famous Swiss mountains Alphennya .

In addition to enjoying a nice holiday , you can give additional knowledge that is invaluable to your child about the origins of the history and culture of Minangkabau in West Sumatra . That way , the kids will love the rich Indonesian culture.

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Railway Museum in Sawahlunto

Railroad Museum : Railway line construction from Padang to Sawahlunto began on July 6, 1889 . The construction of the railway line aimed facilitate freight transport coal to the Port of Sawahlunto Emmahaven ( Gulf Bayur ) , Padang .

Railway track construction is divided into several stages . Path of the AIE Island ( Padang ) - Padangpanjang completed July 12, 1891 . Then Padangpanjang - Bukittinggi finished 1 November 1891 . Followed the path of Solok completed in July 1, 1892 . While SMF - Muarokalaban track simultaneously with the completion of Padang path to Telukbayur , October 1, 1892 . While Muarokalaban path - Sawahlunto completed February 1, 1894 . Due Sawahlunto coal production declining since the 2000s , the activity of transporting coal by rail stop completely .

Given the history of the railroad and coal mines are closely related , then in 2005 the Government Sawahlunto cooperation with PT . Railway Train Station Sawahlunto make a second Railway Museum in Indonesia after Ambarawa .

Sawahlunto Railway Museum has a collection of various railway assets . Several series of train cars from a different era and a miniature steam locomotive can be seen here . Hundreds of equipment items used in the operation of trains in the past have been collected as a collection of city Railway Museum Sawahlunto .

Sawahlunto - Muarokalaban and travel through the tunnel along with nearly 1 km can be done with the tourist train . Or too old to drive around town in addition to walking tours are also available cars ready to take tourists around the old town Sawahlunto .

For its location is within the area that is in Kampung Mak Itam Village Teleng Pasar.

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Attraction Former Coal Mine-Sawahlunto

Attraction former coal mine in West Sumatra increasingly attractive to tourists , with a wide range of beauty and history it offers.

Attraction former colliery

If you always visit tourist attractions that have beautiful natural beauty , try the occasional visiting tourist destinations that have the allure of history , such as former attraction Sawahlunto coal mining town in West Sumatra province . The coal mine is a tourist attraction that is worth a visit because this place also record the history of this beloved country , especially the local government has made many improvements to promote the city's tourism sector .

Mbah hole Soero

One of the attractions former coal mine that you can visit in the city is Sawahlunto Soero Mbah hole , ie former coal mines active at the time of the Dutch occupation of the labor of prisoners from all parts of Indonesia were forced to work hard to mine coal . The forced labor is referred to as the chain , because they work with the feet and hands were chained to prevent escape .

Not all workers are criminals who have been convicted of crimes , among them there are also heroes against Dutch colonialism in the country , one of which is Mbah Soero , a respected figure from Java and became the leader of the chain . Hence the name was later enshrined into the historical sights .

Settling a tourist attraction by the government

The government is trying to promote the tourism sector by making many improvements in the attraction 's former coal mines , for example, to build a place like an arena tour water jet ski , paddle bikes , and banana boat . Besides, the government is also trying to protect the scars typical Dutch buildings in the city are not few in number Sawahlunto so this small town earned the nickname " Small Dutch " . Besides, the government also made ​​public as a museum the former kitchen storage rations given this place has a close connection with the history of a tourist attraction in the former coal mining town Sawahlunto .

With a variety of improvements to the attraction of this former coal mining more local tourists, as well as from outside Sumatra , even to foreign tourists visiting the historical sights .

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Goedang Ransoem Historical Sightseeing in Sawahlunto

Ransoem Goedang Museum is the historical sights in the city of West Sumatra province Sawahlunto . Here is his review.

Museum Goedang Ransoem : giant kitchen of Sumatra
Besides famous for the stunning natural beauty , the island of Sumatra , West Sumatra province or rather also save a lot of wealth heritage tourism can be a flashback to the history of this beloved nation of Indonesia . One of the tourist destination it is Goedang Ransoem history in the city of West Sumatra Sawahlunto .
Goedang Rangsoem and the chain.

Along Dengah discovery of coal resources in the mining town Sawahlunto , also needed for cooking meals or rations for the mining workers . Because it has to cook for thousands of people every day , then made a Goedang Ransoem . The tools used were there is a soup kitchen in the former was almost all were unusually large , ie two 4 meter cook stove made ​​in Germany , a pot with 62 cm high and 132 cm midline , cauldron , and various kitchen appliances are very large .

Formerly the kitchen preparing no less than 65 measures of rice for thousands of people who work in the chain of coal mining . At that time , the food served is quite , because there is the Dutch government's interest in meeting the needs of miners .

Warehouse buildings in rations
Established in 1895 , this building complex consists of several parts, the chimney tower , ice factories , rice mills , and slaughterhouses . In addition to the other parts that have nothing to do with cooking is home to mining employees , post guards , and the cooperative office . From the evidence of this history can we know how busy life first pulse industry in this city .

If you want to see directly Sawahlunto city in the past , you can also see the old photos stored in the museum's main building Goedang Ransoem formerly functioned as a soup kitchen . Here there are about 250 old photographs of people's lives around coal mining , including mining atmosphere with people who work hard chain of coal mining .

Certainly a very interesting , if watched closely and doing trail of Indonesian history in the museum 's Goedang Ransoem ?

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Mbah Hole Soero

Mbah hole Soero is the historical sights in the city of West Sumatra Sawahlunto .

Mbah hole Soero : historical evidence invaders cruelty

If you are visiting the province of West Sumatra and loved historical attractions , then you can stop in the historical sights in the city Soero Mbah Hole Sawahlunto . This hole is a former coal mining barracks located in the New Urban Land District of Okanagan Field Fresh with a length of about 1.5 km below Sawahlunto city .
People chain and Mbah Soero

Coal source was discovered by Dutch geologist , De Groet in 1858 , and the Dutch government immediately take advantage of this mine to profit from its colonies . To mine coal in this area , the Dutch brought the prisoners from various parts of Indonesia , both are arrested for committing a crime , or the heroes who fought against the occupation of the Netherlands in the homeland . Former coal mine has been a silent witness to the suffering of those chains , which the prisoners were forced to work the coal mines while chained so as not to run away . Many of those who later died due to illness , starvation , or shot for insubordination .

Soero Mbah a prisoner is brought in from Java and became the leader of the people of this chain . He is highly respected and is believed to have magic power used to defend the people including those chains . Meanwhile the wife is Mbah Soero TBAs are also respected people . It is not known from where the origin Mbah Soero actually , after his death , the community leaders then buried in the cemetery in Tanjung Sari Sawahlunto chain .

Menstruating women are prohibited from entering hole Mbah Soero

Entrance to attractions Mbah Soero hole is relatively economical , ie 7500 dollars only . Interestingly , the manager of the tourist entry ban issued regulations for women who are menstruating . It is not known what the cause of this ban , probably because the human skeleton is found when these places are built , so that people have to respect this place . For this you need a hole down time of 25 minutes and the end of the hole is located across the street from the entrance .

Well , interesting is not it ? So do not forget to visit the historical attractions of this Soero Mbah hole if you stop in West Sumatra

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