Bengkulu Jamik Mosque, Islamic worship center in Bengkulu, Indonesia.
Bengkulu Jamik is a mosque in Bengkulu featuring a three-tiered roof system with carved pillars bearing Quranic verses throughout. The main prayer area includes a mihrab and is surrounded by gardens and a triangular outer courtyard.
The building began as Surau Lamo in the early 18th century and was moved to its current location by Daeng Makulle, a merchant from Tengah Padang. A key political figure designed it in 1938 during a period of exile, incorporating materials from nearby villages.
The structure blends architectural styles from Java and Sumatra, visible in how the building is designed and decorated. This regional fusion shapes the way visitors experience the interior spaces and how people gather here.
The site is most easily accessed through entrances to the outer courtyard and gardens. Visitors should keep in mind that this is an active place of worship, so checking prayer times before visiting is advisable.
A prominent political leader who was exiled here in 1938 personally designed and planned this structure. This unexpected link between a major historical moment and a local building gives it wider significance.
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