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 |
Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque (Indonesian: Old Mosque of Kayu Jao) is an old mosque in Indonesia which is located in Jorong Kayu Jao, Batang Barus Nagari, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra. [2] Existence of the mosque was already recorded since 1599, making it the oldest mosque in Solok Regency and among the oldest surviving mosques in Indonesia. [3] [2]
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 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.
It is not known exactly what year the mosque was actually completed. Based on a number of records, the mosque is considered built in 1599, [5] [6] while other records show older dates. [4] Apart from these differences, it is known that the construction of the mosque was made following the proliferation of Islam in the Solok region in the 16th century. [3] Nagari where the mosque is located has been previously established by the three leaderships of the Minangkabau community. [5] [6] According to the local community leaders, there are two people who played a role in the construction of this mosque, namely Angku Musaur and Angku Labai, both of which are buried not far from the mosque. [4]