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Govt kicks off Rp 150 billion revamp of historic Surakarta Palace
The renovation comes amid a leadership dispute within the palace following the death of Sultan Pakubuwono XIII on Nov. 2 last year, with two of his sons from different marriages each claiming the throne. The rival claims have divided the royal household and complicated efforts to manage and restore the palace complex.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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KAI to restore original designs of 120 Dutch-era railway stations
President Prabowo Subianto said that the restoration of historic train stations could enhance their appeal and transform them into heritage destinations that attract more domestic and international visitors.
Jakarta 11 months ago
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Lost to modernity: Urban expansion squeezes Batavia-era warehouse
Hidden behind toll road projects and container trucks to the capital’s north, a 17-century colonial structure stands in quiet decay, its walls overgrown with moss and tree roots, its history fading beneath Jakarta’s relentless modernization.
Art & Culture 4 years ago
12th century prayer room found under mosque in Iraq’s Mosul
The foundations of a prayer hall from the 12th century have been discovered under the Al-Nuri mosque -- where the Islamic State group once proclaimed their "caliphate" -- in Iraq's Mosul, site managers said Tuesday.
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