Batutulis inscription, Ancient stone inscription in Bogor City, Indonesia
The Batutulis inscription is a stone stele with Old Sundanese text in an archaeological site in southern Bogor. The monument stands in a fenced area surrounded by trees and low walls that protect the stone from the surrounding environment.
King Surawisesa commissioned the inscription in 1533 to honor his father, who had ruled the Sunda Kingdom. The monument originally stood in the capital Pakuan Pajajaran, which has now disappeared.
The monument's name means 'written stone' in the local language, and visitors can still see the carved script that has weathered centuries of tropical climate. People from nearby neighborhoods sometimes stop by to pay their respects to their ancestors' heritage.
The stone is located in the southern district of Bogor and can be reached by local roads. The site is best visited in the morning when the light is favorable and the heat is still manageable.
The inscription lists several deities and royal titles, offering insight into the beliefs of that time. The text is one of the few surviving sources about the medieval Sunda realm, which was later displaced by Islamic rulers.
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