via SPAFA Journal, 19 December 2023: The Muara Takus Temple Complex in Sumatra, shrouded in mystery due to scant historical records, is the focus of a study exploring its spiritual landscape. Changes in the surrounding area, especially due to the construction of a hydropower dam in the early 1990s, have obscured its historical context. Utilizing ethnohistorical and geoarchaeological approaches, the study aims to understand the temple’s spiritual significance as perceived by generations of local inhabitants, some dating back to the 19th century.
The Muara Takus Temple Complex in Sumatra, shrouded in mystery due to scant historical records, is the focus of a study exploring its spiritual landscape. Changes in the surrounding area, especially due to the construction of a hydropower dam in the early 1990s, have obscured its historical context. Utilizing ethnohistorical and geoarchaeological approaches, the study aims to understand the temple’s spiritual significance as perceived by generations of local inhabitants, some dating back to the 19th century. This research is crucial in preserving memories and insights before they fade, offering a glimpse into the temple’s historical and cultural landscape.
