Kuto Besak, Military fortress in Palembang, Indonesia.
The rectangular fortress measures 288 meters by 183 meters, with thick white-washed brick walls reaching nearly 10 meters in height along the Musi River.
Sultan Muhammad Bahauddin ordered the construction of Kuto Besak in 1780, which required 17 years to complete using native and Chinese workers under Chinese architects.
The fortress contained royal chambers, reception halls, gathering spaces, and a grand courtyard that represented the power center of Palembang Sultanate until 1821.
Visitors can access the fortress through Sultan Mahmud Badarudin Street in the 19 Ilir district of Palembang, where the plaza offers space for public activities.
The fortress walls incorporate a mixture of limestone from Ogan River and egg whites as binding materials between the bricks for extra durability.
Location: Palembang
GPS coordinates: -2.99208,104.75946
Latest update: March 15, 2025 04:29
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