The Mystery of the Ancient Scriptures in the Unbroken Flake of Cannon.
One mighty alleged cannon from the time leaves a very challenging mystery.
The row of Javanese script left in the large cannon fragment has not been solved. If the alphabet can be read, it is possible to give a definite clue about this weapon. The fragments of the ancient cannons are now collections of the Plered Museum. However, the article was not made at the same time making cannon. Made from a kind of copper, the writing was visible affixed on the surface of cast iron rear cannon body. The fragment is according to the data of Cultural Heritage Hall, measuring 55 cm long, 29 cm wide, and thickness of 16 cm.
Judging by the features of the inner and inner parts showing the inside end of the barrel, the fragment originates from the section around the gunpowder room. That part is likely to break when the cannon explodes and smacks when used. Allegedly there are three or four large pieces of fragments of cannon shards. Unfortunately, in addition to the fragments on display at the Kerta Museum, no other findings. The end barrel is still probably intact, thrown in a radius far enough from the explosion position. Seen from the curvature of the barrel in the remaining fragments, this cannon includes a medium or large caliber. There are two other traits that can still be seen in this fragment.
That is the tip of the vine motifs are placed on the surface of cast iron. Another, a rectangular embossed strain he has not known of. In addition, no other features are found. The weight of this fragment is about 50 to 75 kilograms. As to the origin of the cannon and the age of who was made, there was a great opportunity in the era, whose politics were very expansive. However, Plered finally collapsed due to deadly internal conflict.
The battle when Trunojoyo and Raden Kajoran attacked Mataram occurred on a number of fronts. Almost all use small, medium, or large cannon artillery.
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