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Government-owned companies to take over Jakarta’s Kota Tua

Business 5 years ago

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Government-owned companies to take over Jakarta’s Kota Tua

The plan to revamp Kota Tua historical site in Jakarta has been held back due to private owners' wish to tear down old buildings or they were difficult to track down.

MRT Jakarta pledges caution in underground work at historical sites

City 5 years ago

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MRT Jakarta pledges caution in underground work at historical sites

City-owned transportation company PT MRT Jakarta gears up to extend Jakarta’s first subway line with a 6.3-kilometer-long northbound underground tunnel, amid concerns that construction may cut through a number of historical sites and buildings situated along the route.

Digging up the red brick past

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Digging up the red brick past

A villager’s regular dig of avocado plants led to a discovery that might further boost the town of Batu’s reputation as a tourist spot.

Revitalization, filmmaking breathe new life into historical Onrust Island

City 6 years ago

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Revitalization, filmmaking breathe new life into historical Onrust Island

Onrust is one of four islands in Thousand Islands regency that have been acknowledged as sites of cultural heritage .

Medan sends team to Netherlands to resolve ownership dispute over ‘Warenhuis’ historic site

National 7 years ago

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Medan sends team to Netherlands to resolve ownership dispute over ‘Warenhuis’ historic site

Known as Warenhuis, a historic two-story building located on Jl. Ahmad Yani VII in Medan is believed to have been the first large indoor market in the city, dating back more than a century.

Unraveling ancient secrets of Borobudur

Destinations 7 years ago

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Unraveling ancient secrets of Borobudur

The Borobudur temple is an undisputed masterpiece and continues to baffle researchers with its sophisticated architecture.

Experts believe recently found statue in Kediri from 12th century

National 7 years ago

Experts believe recently found statue in Kediri from 12th century

Experts, however, believe the Ganesha statue was not part of a larger compound.

Malang names 32 cultural heritage sites

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Malang names 32 cultural heritage sites

Old buildings, including Malang's City Hall, Bank Indonesia office, Kota Baru Train Station, schools and churches, are named cultural heritage sites.

Malang failing to preserve architectural heritage: Expert

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Malang failing to preserve architectural heritage: Expert

Many historic buildings in Malang are said to have been torn down and replaced with disparately styled new buildings.

Four historical sites to visit in Bengkulu

Destinations 8 years ago

Four historical sites to visit in Bengkulu

A glimpse of Indonesia’s past is evident in a number of sites in Bengkulu.

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