Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque

Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque is an old mosque in Indonesia which located in Jorong Kayu Jao, Batang Barus Nagari, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra.[2] Existence of the mosque was already recorded since 1599, making it the oldest mosque in Solok Regency and among the oldest surviving mosque in whole Indonesia.[3][2]

Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque
Masjid Tuo Kayu Jao
Overview
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationJorong Kayu Jao, Batang Barus Nagari, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleMinangkabau
Groundbreaking16th Century
Specifications
Length15 m[1]
Width10 m[1]
Dome(s)0
Minaret(s)0

The mosque is registered on the list of heritages in West Sumatra which is overseen by the Preservation Hall of Ancient Relics.[4] The mosque has been restored several times, including the restoration of one of the pillars and replacement of the old palm roof with a new one due to its erosion. Even undergoing those restorations, however, the authenticity of the mosque is well-preserved.

History

It is not known exactly what year the mosque was actually completed. Based on a number of records, the mosque is considered built in 1599,[5][6] while other records show older dates.[4] Apart from these differences, it is known that the construction of the mosque was done following the proliferation of Islam in the Solok region begun in the 16th century.[3] Nagari where the mosque is located has been previously established by the three leaderships of the Minangkabau community.[5][6] According to the local community leaders, there are two people who played a role in the construction of this mosque, namely Angku Musaur and Angku Labai, both of which are buried not far from the mosque.[4]

See also

References
Footnotes
  1. Harian Haluan 2012.
  2. Media Indonesia 2011.
  3. ANTARA 2011.
  4. Wawasanproklamator.com 2012.
  5. Harian Haluan 2011.
  6. Lampung Post 2012.
Bibliography
  • "Masjid Kayu Jao Dijadikan Destinasi Wisata Religius". Media Indonesia. 2011-08-08. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
  • "Masjid Tuo Sebagai Cagar Budaya". Liputan6.com. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
  • "Ayo ke Masjid Tertua Kedua di Indonesia". ANTARA. 2011. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
  • "DPRD Pinta Pemerintah Benahi Masjid Tuo Kayu Jao". ANTARA. 2012-08-02. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
  • "Masjid Kayu Jao yang Berusia 412 Tahun". Harian Haluan. 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
  • "Masjid Kayu Jao Bertiang 27". Harian Haluan. 2012-07-25. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
  • "Pesona Masjid Tuo Nan Eksotik". Wawasanproklamator.com. 2012-05-29. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
  • "Masjid Tua Kayu Jao, Masjid Tertua (Kedua) di Indonesia". Lampung Post. 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2012-07-27.

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