Wapauwe Old Mosque, 15th-century mosque in Kaitetu, Indonesia
Wapauwe Old Mosque is a wooden religious building measuring 10 by 10 meters with distinctive multi-tiered roofs supported by strong wooden pillars. The structure demonstrates traditional Indonesian craftsmanship in its construction methods.
The building was founded in 1414 and relocated to its current site in 1614 when Imam Rijali moved the community to escape Dutch colonial pressure. This relocation marked a turning point in local religious history.
The mosque played a key role in spreading Islam across the region and continues to shape the spiritual life of the community today. Visitors can observe how the space remains active for daily prayers and gatherings.
The mosque remains an active place of worship and is accessible to visitors interested in viewing traditional construction techniques up close. It helps to check prayer times beforehand and dress respectfully.
The entire wooden structure was assembled without nails or pegs, instead using rope made from a local material called gamuttu. This connection method reveals the ingenuity of the craftspeople who built it.
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