Unlocking the mysteries: Challenges on the ground as Indonesia seeks to restore ancient Sumatra temple complex

via Channel NewsAsia, 29 December 2022: Indonesia seeking to raise the profile of Muaro Jambi.

But despite its vastness and historical significance, not many people have heard – let alone visited – the Muaro Jambi temple complex, including Indonesians themselves.

The Jambi provincial government is determined to change this and put Muaro Jambi on the map as one of the country’s top tourism hotspots. But there are many hurdles before this goal is achieved.

For one, the temples and religious structures in Muaro Jambi lack the captivating details found in Java’s Borobudur or Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, both of which serve as tourist magnets and icons.

Instead, the structures found in Muaro Jambi are smaller in scale, fashioned out of bricks into simple geometric form. Intricate stone carvings are not commonly found throughout the complex.

Source: Unlocking the mysteries: Challenges on the ground as Indonesia seeks to restore ancient Sumatra temple complex – CNA