Candi Kedaton, Buddhist temple ruins in Muaro Jambi, Indonesia.
Candi Kedaton is a brick temple complex in Muaro Jambi comprising several interconnected buildings and structures. The grounds include water channels, meeting halls, and underground passages that link different areas of the site.
Dating to the 13th century, the complex served as a residence for royal family members during the Majapahit kingdom. The site demonstrates how the ruling family organized their living spaces during that period in Java.
The site reflects how members of the royal court lived and practiced their faith in this location. Visitors can observe the way spaces were arranged for both religious observance and daily life.
The site is best explored on foot, allowing you to see all areas and how different sections connect. Underground passages and water channels are visible, but watch your step on uneven ground.
The complex contains a special well called Sumur Upas, whose water was traditionally used for sacred purposes by those who lived here. This well reveals how important water was in the ritual practices of the site's earlier inhabitants.
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