Simpang Lima Gumul Monument, Triumphal arch monument in Ngasem, Indonesia
Simpang Lima Gumul is a 25-meter-tall structure at a five-road intersection in Ngasem, East Java, decorated with carved reliefs and equipped with three stone staircases. The building contains meeting rooms, an auditorium topped by a domed roof, and underground passages that connect visitors to different sections of the monument.
Construction began in 2003 and finished in 2008 as part of the expansion of Kediri's business center. The height and number of floors reference March 25, 804, the founding date of Kediri Regency.
The six floors of the monument contain reliefs that narrate the history of Kediri region, with a Ganesha statue displayed in one corner.
The central location at a major intersection makes the monument easy to reach, and the surrounding area allows for parking. The interior spaces provide shade and a quieter environment, especially during early morning or late afternoon.
Six floors hold reliefs that tell the story of the Kediri region, and a Ganesha statue stands in one corner. This figure links Hindu tradition with East Java's heritage.
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