Muara Jambi Temple

Muara Jambi Temple is viewed one of the richest archaeological sites on Sumatra. It contains eight apparently-Buddhist temple-like structures which were probably built during the 14th century.

Archaeologists theorize that the site was the center of Old Jambi, the ancient capital of the Malay kingdom which ruled about ten centuries ago. The capital was sacked and destroyed in 1377 by the Burmese army. The site lay dormant and forgotten in the jungle for many centuries, only to be rediscovered in by a British military expedition team in the 1920s.
The Muara Jambi complex covers an area of 12 square kilometers on the banks of the Batanghari river. There are 8 main temples in the central complex surrounded by strong walls, three of which have been renovated to date.

The largest archaeological site in Indonesia. An ancient university that existed from the seventh century until 14th century.