Mojokerto, Administrative region in East Java, Indonesia
Mojokerto is a regency in East Java divided into eighteen districts by the Brantas River, with terrain ranging from flat villages to mountains in the south. The landscape transitions from lowlands in the north to higher elevations toward the interior.
The area served as heartland of the Majapahit Kingdom from 1350 to 1389 under King Hayam Wuruk and Prime Minister Gajah Mada. This period left lasting marks on the region's cultural identity and settlement patterns.
The region is shaped by rice farming, furniture making, and shoe craftsmanship that you can see across the districts. These everyday activities form the backbone of local life and color how communities work.
The administrative center of Mojosari connects the various districts through a network of roads and local services. Visitors can best reach the area from nearby larger cities like Surabaya.
The Maha Vihara Mojopahit temple in Trowulan district contains one of Indonesia's largest Sleeping Buddha statues. This sculpture attracts visitors interested in Buddhist art and religious heritage.
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