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Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque
Mosque in Solok, West Sumatra, Indonesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque (Indonesian: Old Mosque of Kayu Jao) is an old mosque in Indonesia that is located in Jorong Kayu Jao, Batang Barus Nagari, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra.[2] The existence of the mosque was already recorded in 1599, making it the oldest mosque in Solok Regency and among the oldest surviving mosques in Indonesia.[3][2]
Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque Masjid Tuo Kayu Jao | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Location | |
Location | Jorong Kayu Jao, Batang Barus Nagari, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Style | Minangkabau |
Groundbreaking | 16th Century |
Specifications | |
Length | 15 m[1] |
Width | 10 m[1] |
Dome(s) | 0 |
Minaret(s) | 0 |
The mosque is registered on the list of heritages in West Sumatra, which is overseen by the Preservation Hall of Ancient Relics.[4] The mosque has been restored several times, including the restoration of one of the pillars and the replacement of the old palm roof with a new one due to its erosion. Even undergoing those restorations, however, the authenticity of the mosque is well preserved.