Sriwijaya Kingdom Archaeological Park
Taman Purbakala Kerajaan Sriwijaya
The Karanganyar site on the Musi River, where ancient canals and artificial islands are believed to be part of the capital of the Srivijaya kingdom.
Srivijaya was a seafaring Buddhist kingdom that dominated the Strait of Malacca from the 7th to the 13th century, and Palembang is widely believed to have been its capital. The archaeological park in Karanganyar preserves ancient artificial canals, moats and artificial island remains. The park houses the Srivijaya Museum, which displays excavated ceramics, beads, stone inscription replicas and an introduction to the kingdom's history. Its main hall is modeled on a traditional stilt house. Few remains are visible on the ground, so the displays are needed to understand the site. Admission is low, and a visit takes about 1-1.5 hours.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 08:00–16:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Bukit Siguntang
- Kambang Iwak Park
- Al-Quran Al-Akbar
- Kuto Besak Fortress & Riverside Plaza
- Musi River Cruise
- Kampung Kapitan
- Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum
- Monpera (Monument of People's Struggle)