Relics of the Kingdom of Aceh

1. Masjid Raya Baiturrahman

Relics of the kingdom of Aceh the first and most well known is the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque. Mosque of Sultan Iskandar Muda built in about 1612 AD It is in the center of the city of Banda Aceh. When the Dutch military aggression II, this mosque was burned. But the lapse four years later, the Dutch rebuilt it to dampen the anger of the people of Aceh are going to war to seize martyr. When the Tsunami hit Aceh in 2004, the mosque of historical relics of Islam in Indonesia this one and protectors of the people of Aceh. Robustness of the building can not become frightened by a wash of sea waves was then devastated city of Banda Aceh.

2. Fort Indrapatra

Relics of the kingdom of Aceh next is Fort Indrapatra. This fortress is a bulwark, who actually has been built since the reign of the kingdom Lamuri, the oldest Hindu kingdom in Aceh, precisely since the 7th century AD. The fort is now located in Ladong village, district. Masjid Raya, Kab. Aceh Besar in his time used to have an important role in protecting the people of Aceh from attacks launched cannon Portuguese warship

Now, we can only find two forts that still stands. The fort measuring 70 meters x 70 meters with a height of 4 meters and a thickness of about 2 meters. In addition to being historic relics, the fort Indrapatra now also known as a leading tourist attraction Kab. Aceh Besar. Arsitekrur style and unique construction which is only made of mountain stone structure makes a lot of people curious and interested to visit.

3. Gunongan

Gunongan are relics of the kingdom of Aceh in the form of a garden complete with keratonnya building. This park is based on its history is a testament to love the Sultan in a very beautiful empress. Unnamed consort of a king's daughter who is imprisoned because of the Royal Pahang kingdom lost the war. The Emperor fell in love and mempersuntingnya, until then the consort of the request made a garden that exactly matches the previous royal palace to treat longing.

Gunongan currently located not far from Masjid Raya Baiturrahman. Precisely in the village Sukaramai, district. Baiturrahman, Banda Aceh. If a visit to Banda Aceh, do not forget your self a stopover in this romantic garden.

4. Tomb of Sultan Iskandar Muda

Relics of the kingdom of Aceh next is the Tomb of the King of the Kingdom of Aceh's most renowned, Sultan Iskandar Muda. The tomb is located in the Village Peuniti, district. Baiturrahman, Banda Aceh is very thick with Islamic nuance. Carving and calligraphy carved on the tombstone is very beautiful and become one proof of the history of Islam in Indonesia

5. Cannon Kingdom of Aceh

Sultanate of Aceh have been able to make their own armaments means. This is evidenced by the presence of old cannons are now lined up at the castle and museum Indraparta Aceh. Initially cannons are ascribed to the purchase of the Turkish Empire, but after reexamination, it was not. Technicians kingdom of Aceh was the one who made it armed with the knowledge they learned from the Turkish Ottoman empire. The role of these guns is very important in the fight given and the war against the occupiers and the enemy war ships to be leaning to the ground rencong dock.

6. Money Gold Empire Aceh

Aceh is located in the path of trade and shipping are very strategic. Various commodities originating from across Asia gathered there at the time. This makes the kingdom of Aceh are interested in creating their own currency. The coins are made of 70% pure gold is then printed complete with the names of the kings who ruled Aceh. These coins are still common and become a treasure highly hunted by some people. These coins can also be considered as one of the relics of the kingdom of Aceh which had debuted in his time.

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