HERITAGE OF ACEH KINGDOM

Heritage of Aceh Kingdom
Here are some relics of the Kingdom of Aceh which is evidence that the kingdom has ever existed and has an important role in the path of trade and the spread of Islam in Indonesia.

Heritage of Aceh Kingdom

1. Baiturrahman Great Mosque

The first and best known legacy of the Kingdom of Aceh is the Baiturrahman Great Mosque. The mosque built by Sultan Iskandar Muda in about 1612 AD is located in the center of Banda Aceh. When the Dutch military aggression II, this mosque was burned. But in the intervening 4 years later, the Dutch rebuilt it to dampen the anger of the Acehnese who were about to fight for martyrdom.
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When the tsunami hit Aceh in 2004, the mosque of Islamic heritage in Indonesia this one became a protector for some people of Aceh. The robustness of the building can not be avoided by the sweep of the sea waves that at that time devastated the city of Banda Aceh. ![image]3()

1. Benteng Indrapatra
   The remaining legacy of the Kingdom of Aceh is Benteng Indrapatra. This fortress is a fortress that actually has been built since the reign of Lamuri Kingdom, the oldest Hindu kingdom in Aceh, precisely since the 7th century AD. The fort is now located in Ladong Village, Kec. Masjid Raya, Kab. This Great Aceh in its time used to play an important role in protecting the people of Aceh from the cannons launched by Portuguese warships.
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Now, we can only find 2 strongholds still standing. The fort is measuring 70 meters x 70 meters by 4 meters high and about 2 meters thick. In addition to being a historic relic, fort Indrapatra now also known as a leading tourist attraction Kab. Aceh Besar. Architectural style and uniqueness of its construction is only made from the composition of this mountain rock makes a lot of people curious and interested to visit it.

1. Gunongan
   Gunongan is a relic of the Kingdom of Aceh in the form of a park complete with the palace building. This park is based on its history is a proof of love of the Sultan of Aceh on his very beautiful queen. This unnamed queen is the princess of the kingdom of Pahang who was held captive because his kingdom lost the war. The Sultan fell in love and married him, until then the queen asked to be made a garden that is exactly the same as his previous royal palace to treat his longing.

Heritage of Aceh Kingdom
Gunongan is currently located not far from the Baiturrahman Great Mosque. Precisely located in Sukaramai Village, Kec. Baiturrahman, Banda Aceh City. If you visit Banda Aceh, do not forget to make yourself a stopover in this love park.

1. The tomb of Sultan Iskandar Muda
   The legacy of the Kingdom of Aceh which is next is the Tomb of the King of the Kingdom of Aceh the most famous, Sultan Iskandar Muda. The tomb is located in Kelurahan Peuniti, Kec. Baiturrahman, Kota Banda Aceh is very thick with Islamic nuances. The carving and sculpture of calligraphy on his tombstone is very beautiful and became one of the historical evidence of the entry of Islam in Indonesia.

1. The canon of the Kingdom of Aceh
   The Aceh Sultanate has been able to create its own weaponry facilities. This is evidenced by the presence of old guns that now lined the fortress Indraparta and Aceh museum. Originally the guns were thought to have come from purchases to the Kingdom of Turkey, but after re-examination, it was not. It was the royal technicians of Aceh who had armed them with the knowledge they had learned from the Ottoman Empire. The role of these guns is crucial in the fighting and fighting of invaders and enemy warships who are about to lean on to the rencong ground dock.
   

2. The Golden Money of the Kingdom of Aceh
   Aceh is on a strategic trade and shipping lane. Various commodities from all over Asia gathered there at that time. This makes the Acehnese kingdom interested in making its own currency. Coins made of 70% pure gold then printed complete with the names of the king who ruled Aceh. These coins are still often found and become a treasure hunted by some people. This coin can also be regarded as one of the legacy of the Kingdom of Aceh which had succeeded in his time.

Well, the readers, so briefly our discussion of the 6 relics of the Kingdom of Aceh complete with explanations and drawings. If anything needs to be submitted please comment through the column below. Thanks.