Kawah Tekurep Royal Tombs
Kawah Tekurep
The mausoleum complex of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I, its dome shaped like an upturned iron wok, right on the Musi riverbank.
The Kawah Tekurep royal cemetery was built around 1728 and holds Mahmud Badaruddin I, the most accomplished ruler of the Palembang Sultanate, along with his consorts and religious teachers. The dome of the main burial chamber looks like an upturned large pot, which is what 'kawah tekurep' means. The architecture blends Islamic, Javanese and Chinese elements. It stands on the bank of the 3 Ilir river and can be reached by boat or taxi. Visitors should dress modestly and keep quiet, and a caretaker can give a guided explanation.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Kampung Arab Al-Munawar
- Chandra Nadi Temple (Soei Goeat Kiong)
- Pasar 16 Ilir
- Ampera Bridge
- Great Mosque of Palembang
- Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum
- Monpera (Monument of People's Struggle)
- Kampung Kapitan