Trowulan Museum, Archaeological museum in Trowulan, Indonesia.
The Trowulan Museum preserves objects from an ancient settlement now hidden beneath farmland in East Java. Inside are stone carvings, pottery, and other finds that archaeologists have unearthed from the surrounding area.
The site was rediscovered in the 19th century when temple remains emerged from beneath the earth. The current building opened in the 1980s to house and protect the objects brought to light by excavation.
The collections here reflect a time when Hindu and Buddhist traditions shaped daily life and worship in this region. The sculptures and reliefs reveal how people expressed their beliefs through stone carving.
The museum sits near a main highway and is accessible by public transport. Visitors will find clear labels on the objects and can also view the ongoing excavation site behind the building.
Beneath the fields surrounding the museum lie more ruins still unexplored. Archaeologists continue uncovering new structures that reveal how large and complex the ancient city once was.
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