Muaro Jambi Regency
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| Country | Indonesia | |
| Province | Jambi | |
| Capital | Sengeti | |
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| • Total | 5,246 km2 (2,025 sq mi) | |
| Population (2009) | ||
| • Total | 314,598 | |
| • Density | 60/km2 (160/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) | |
| Website | http://www.muarojambi.go.id/ | |
Muaro Jambi Regency is a regency of Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia. From the 4th until the 13th century, it was the seat of the Hindu-Buddhist Melayu Kingdom. It has an area of 5,246 km² and population of 314,598.[1]
Administrative districts
The regency is divided into eight districts (kecamatan): Jambi Luar Kota, Kumpeh, Kumpeh Ulu, Maro Sebo, Mestong, Sekernan, Sungai Bahar and Sungai Gelam.
Archaeology
Located within this regency, the Muaro Jambi Temple Compounds is one of the largest archaeological complex in Sumatra. The archaeological site is located some 22 km downstream from the modern capital, on the opposite bank, it has the ancient Hindu Candi and Menapo or brick-built temples and canals. Restoration of three main structures Candi Tinggi, Candi Gumpung and Candi Kedaton, the last with an unusual fill of small white river pebbles, has been completed.
References
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External links
- Muarojambi Temple Compound - UNESCO world heritage tentative list
- http://inspirasipakde.com/2009/02/17/journey-to-the-past
- http://jambi.bebasnews.com/
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