Group And Individual Field Trip Reportof Trowulan Museum,
MojokertoGroup 2 Cultural Anthropology Class of 2015:Aisyah Jazuli
PutriAsri Haji AdamDk Nur Syaima binti Pg Haji Mohamad HassanNurul
Nadzirah Binti Haji Mahadin
INTRODUCTIONTrowulanis an archaeological site located in
Trowulan Subdistric, Mojokerto Regency inEast Java. The city is the
only Hindu-Buddhist classical age site in Indonesia. The museum was
built in order to house the artifacts and archaeological findings
discovered around Trowulan and its vicinity. The location is one of
the more important in Indonesia in relation to tracing the history
of Majapahit.Trowulan site has been suggested as the site of the
eponymous capital city of the Majapahit Empire. The ancient city
ruins at Trowulan had been discovered by the 19th century. Sir
Thomas Stamford Raffles, reported the existence of ruins of temples
scattered about the country for many miles. Most of archaeological
relics discovered in Trowulan and its vicinity is stored and
displayed in Trowulan Museum which was established by Henri
Maclaine Pont, a Dutch architect and archaeologist, and the
Mojokerto regent Kanjeng Adipati Ario Kromodjojo Adinegoro.
Excavations in and around Trowulan have shown that parts of the old
settlement still lie buried under several metres of mud and
volcanic debris. Several archaeological ruins lie scattered around
Trowulan village. Several are quite damaged, while others have
undergone reconstruction. Today the museum not only houses the
archaeological relics from Majapahit era, but also collects and
displays various archaeological relics discovered all over East
Java. From the era of King Airlangga, Kediri, to the era of
Singhasari and Majapahit. From the field trip we have passed, here
are several items belong to the Trowulan Museum which our group
finds to be the most interesting.
DOCUMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL ITEMSThese are the five of
historical items each which placed in Trowulan Museum that have
been chosen by all of the group member.
Nadzirahs items1. The Woman Terracotta StatueThe Terracotta
statues of women illustrated in the attitude of standing or
sitting, lap child, and was picking Wina or play the tambourine.
They has assortment of hair style and wearing an assortment of
earrings and floral decoration above the ears. Her body was clothed
in a tank top that is slung over the shoulder. Its function is for
decoration or portrays certain characters in the story. These
statues can be used to describe the appearances or status of women
at the time of Majapahit. I found this statues are interesting
because it is just unique to see how they dressed up in the past
especially their accessories and hairstyles.1. The Foreign
Terracotta Statue
In the Majapahit period there have been several foreign nations
that dwell in Majapahit. They are in the Majapahit as related to
economic, political, and religious. The foreign faces are the
Chinese and Arabic. Chinese characteristic has slanted eyes,
slicked back hair, a mustached, fat body, and wear robes. While the
Arab' characteristics are having a sharp nose and wears kopyah. I
saw that the foreign terracottaare unique and I was having
curiosity how the foreigners in the past were looked like and what
kind of foreigners were coming to Majapahit.1. Deformation
Terracotta Statue
Terracotta statues face is deformed face statues made worse than
the face or countenance in general, for example, an ape-faced,
chubby-cheeked child-like, thick lips, narrow eyes, and scrub nose.
Its function is thought to describe the characters clown-faced for
funny, whereas for monkey-faced monkeys depicting characters in the
Ramayana. The characters face like this, among others, found in
narrative reliefs Bubuksah or Gagangaking Sorowono and reliefs
Panji stories in the temple of Mount Penangunggan. I have chosen
this terracotta because it is funny to see their deformed faces and
to see how a human having a weird face.1. Hariti Statue
In Buddhist mythology is told that in the beginning Hariti is a
giant woman named Abhirati Satyagiri the joy of the kingdom of
flesh devouring small children. This makes the fear of the people,
by the Buddha, Hariti given a sermon on Buddhism. When she
realized, she was ordained a Child Protective Goddess or Goddess of
Fertility. Typically, large-breasted statue depicted Hariti and
surrounded by small children. The functions of Hariti mythological
creatures are to protect children, provide comfort during delivery,
maintaining and caring for children, maintaining conjugal harmony,
love, and welfare and security of the family. She is also revered
women without children in order to get pregnant. It is interesting
to know that a creature like Hariti is existed in the past
especially in Majapahit and I was amazed to know how she turned out
to be a Goddess.1. Kala
Kala is one of the animals depicted in Hindu mythology. It is
described very scary, eyes bulging; mouth grin bared its fang. Kala
is used as a garnish or recesses of the temple doorway. Usually
Kalas ornament equipped with makara, which is a trunked marine
animals that are placed on either side of the door or cheek temple
stairs. Kala caught my attention because of its scary faces and it
is rarely to be seen in the temple that I have visited as I always
see is mostly dragons.
Asris Items1) Nisan Fatimah binti MaimunFatimah binti Maimun bin
Hibatullah is a Muslim woman who died on Friday, 7 Rajab 475 Hijrah
(December 2, 1082 Masihi). Her tombstone is written in Arabic with
Kufic calligraphy style, and it is the oldest Islamic grave marker
found in the archipelago. The tomb is located in the village of
Leran, Manyar District, about 5 km north of the city of Gresik,
East Java.Siti Fatimah, who is also known as Dewi Putri Retno Dewi
Swari or Swara, is the daughter of a father who named Maimon from
Iran, and the mother goddess named Aminah from Aceh, who was born
in 1064. Other sources mention that Siti Fatimah bint Maimon comes
from the land Kedah, Malacca. Reportedly Siti Fatimah binti Maimon
tomb is the oldest Islamic cemetery in the Southeast Asia region.
Siti Fatimah is a propagator of Islam in the region Giri before the
arrival of Maulana Malik Ibrahim or Sunan Gresik.
In this tomb discovered relics of the Stone Nisan Leran, a
tombstone with a carved Kufi calligraphy style, which is a model of
writing the oldest among all the calligraphic style. However
gravestone Leran has been moved to the Museum Trowulan in 1997.
Inscription on gravestone Inscriptions Leran composed of seven
lines, which translates:1. In the Name of Allah (the Most
Compassionate and Merciful). All existing2. The earth is
transitory. And only eternal Essence of thy Lord who has
greatness3. and Glory. the tomb of innocent women,4. straight,
daughter of Maimonides, the son Hibatu'llah, who died5. Friday
eight Rajab (after seven nights passed)6. 475 years, with a grace7.
Allah the All-Knowing all the unseen, God Almighty and His
Messenger glorious.The first person to find and read the
inscription gravestone Leran, according to Mohammad Yamin, is a
Dutch researcher named JP Moquette in 1911, then Paul Ravaisse
(French nationals) do some repairs. The reason why I found it
interesting because I was curious who is Fatimah binti Maimun and
her related with the Majapahit kingdom.2) Arca Wisnu Naik Gajah
Look from the legacy, King Airlangga is Vishnu Hindu Sect. This
is evident in the statues in the temple Hemisphere manifestations
characterized by vehicle of Lord Vishnu in the form of an eagle and
the statue of Goddess Lakshmi or Dewi Sri who is also the wife of
Lord Vishnu. There is a separate story about the Garuda which
became a vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Told about the life of the Winata
(Garudas mother) who is a slave Sang Kadru (mother of the Dragon),
since losing bets on horse Uchaisrawa color. Horse Uchaisrawa is
initially all white. But on the orders of the Kadru against her
(the dragon) Uchaisrawa horse tail at the end sprinkled so that the
color change to black. Since then Winata defeat and become slaves
to the Kadru. Garuda who felt pity for the suffering of his mother,
for helping care the children of Kadru. At the request of Garuda,
The Kadru willing to release his mother from being slave with the
term given holy water (Amerta). In his quest Garuda met with Lord
Vishnu, who then said to Garuda, Hi Garuda, if you want Amerta, let
ask me. Meanwhile Lord Vishnu asked that Garuda was willing to be
his vehicle. Garuda then managed to break the bondage of suffering
mother of Kadru with Amerta Vishnu administration housed in a jug
kamandalu. Since then Garuda became the vehicle of Vishnu. I found
interesting with Wisnu naik Garuda because it is Universitas
Airlangga statue and I just wanted to know the story about it.3)
Arca Brahma
Brahma is the creator of the universe and of all beings, as
depicted in the Hindu cosmology. The Vedas, the oldest and the
holiest of Hindu scriptures, are attributed to Brahma, and thus
Brahma is regarded as the father of dharma. He is not to be
confused with Brahman which is a general term for the Supreme Being
or Almighty God. Although Brahma is one of the Trinity, his
popularity is no match to that of Vishnu and Shiva. Brahma is to be
found to exist more in scriptures than in homes and temples. In
fact it is hard to find a temple dedicated to Brahma. One such
temple is located in Pushkar in Rajasthan.According to the Puranas,
Brahma is the son of God, and often referred to as Prajapati. The
Shatapatha Brahman says that Brahma was born of the Supreme Being
Brahman and the female energy known as Maya. Wishing to create the
universe, Brahman first created the water, in which he placed his
seed. This seed transformed into a golden egg, from which Brahma
appeared. For this reason Brahma is also known as Hiranyagarbha.
According to another legend, Brahma is self-born out of a lotus
flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu. In order to help him
create the universe, Brahma gave birth to the 11 forefathers of the
human race called Prajapatis and the seven great sages or the
Saptarishi. These children or mind-sons of Brahma, who were born
out of his mind rather than body, are called the Manasputras.The
Symbolism of Brahma:In the Hindu pantheon, Brahma is commonly
represented as having four heads, four arms, and red skin. Unlike
all the other Hindu gods, Brahma carries no weapon in his hands. He
holds a water-pot, a spoon, a book of prayers or the Vedas, a
rosary and sometimes a lotus. He sits on a lotus in the lotus pose
and moves around on a white swan, possessing the magical ability to
separate milk from a mixture of water and milk. Brahma is often
depicted as having long white beard, with each of his heads
reciting the four Vedas. I am always being excited to know every
statue either it just a fantasy story or its real happen.4) Arca
Dwarapala
Dwarapala a combination of two syllables is Dwara (Dvra) which
means that the doors and nutmeg (nutmeg) means guard, so Dwarapala
means guard door. Margaret and James Stutley (1977:83-84) stated
that Dwara means doors or gates, which in early Vedic period has
symbolic significance high as it is the entrance into an important
place such as temples, palaces or homes. In ritual context, all the
doors are clue to something good. As and as the guardian deity form
never inexhaustible help the sacred ceremony, as well as respected
like a god. The gods go to a sacred place by the god doorman as the
morning light through the gates of heaven next east. Rumbi Noble
(1982: 142) found a Dwarapala development of Yaksa. In in Buddhism
Yaksas is Buddha as a protective escort and guard sacred buildings.
Assignment Yaksa as patron is what later developed into guard door
(Dwarapala). As guards door (Dwarapala) can be described as
ferocious creatures to expel crime and keep the danger.In Java,
embodies Dwarapala as a giant. However aspect scary is not
absolute, because Dwarapala often not accentuate characteristics
scary, but sometimes portrayed smiling. In Ghya silk, the position
of the door shows a good thing and less good for homeowners. Houses
with entrance on the east emblem fame and strength, entrance south
emblem full fillment of all desire, north door emblem offspring
Good and strength, but western entrance or back door emblem lack of
luck. Further or interpretation of this symbolism united with the
interpretation of the Silpa Literature. If the main door is too
close with trees, corner, street or place worship, homeowners and
His son will have bad luck. Door Flat bring misfortune, so it needs
to be decoration with a favorable symbol like the pitcher symbol of
abundance, fruits, leaves, burungburung, etc. Fourth door entrance
exterior intended for statues guard the door (Dwarapala) where
differentiated according to the god worshiped in the temple.In
Silpa Prakasa, Kaulacara (1966: 21) explained that Dwarapala is the
gatekeeper of the temple. If the number of Dwarapala two laid at
the bottom of the door frame, Right and left, but if three then the
one placed in the frame door upper part (the middle). Shape
Dwarapala assortment of them namely: Bhairawa and Nandi Bhairawa.
These Bhairawa doorman depicted faceless giant, handed four holding
snake, trident (Sula), mace, and a drinking bowl (Pa na-p tra).
While Nandi Bhairawa also faced the armed giant four that holding
rope (PASA) and khavga. I found interesting with this statue
because I just wanted to know the story behind it.5) Nisan
Troloyo
The Troloyo cemetery complex, Mojokerto, East Java is one of the
historical heritages located in the area Trowulan. Troloyo tomb is
historical evidence that still stand tall and much visited. Troloyo
tomb visitors come on pilgrimage to the saint who is buried there.
Troloyo tomb is evidence of the existence of Islam in the kingdom
of Majapahit. The headstone is at the grave of a milestone Troloyo
Islam in Java. The headstone on the grave of the year written
Troloyo 1366M, 1370M, 1407M, 1418M, 1427M, 1467M, and 1475M. Kawi
script is written with the Saka calendar. There is also a
gravestone with the 1469M and 1533M are written with Arabic script
with the Hijri calendar. This proves that the tomb belonged to the
Muslims of Java instead of strangers.The relationship between
Majapahit with Islam strengthened with the inscription Minye Seven
(Pasai, 1380M) speak a mixture of Malay Ancient and Old Javanese
Kawi script written and Jawi. Jawi script is also used to write the
saga of King Pasai (the end of the century-15M) which is the oldest
Malay literature containing the legend king of Pasai. The
possibility of Jawi script was made at that time because there was
consonant letters in Jawi script yangsebenarnya does not exist in
Arabic script, and then take the consonants in the alphabet Kawi
(JawaKuno) to complete the consonants in the Jawi script. It makes
it so much easier to write the native language in Arabic script. I
felt interseted because of the Arabic language at the gravestone
and I think maybe its related with Islam during Majapahit era.
Syaimas Items1) Metal Coins (Matauang) Majapahit have foreign
trade connect like jambudwipa (india), Kamataka, Goda, Kamboja,
Cjina, Yamana, Champa, Siam and Thailand. That commercialized are
day requipment, crafting and export commodity. As legal finances in
trading is kepeng coin came from China have circle shape with
square hole in centris and Chinese characters. The others is Ma
coins, small size like button and Gobog coin bigger than Kepeng
coin describe Java puppets like Srikandi, Semar, Togog and old
Javanese year in XV-XVI A.D century. Kepeng and Gobog coins are
from bronze materials and Ma coins from silver. The little Ma coin
and Gobog coin predicted used to ceremonial equipment. The metal
coins of Ma coins are made from silver which is 0.3cm thick. Its
origin is from Ir. Henry Maclaine Pont collections. It is from
printing. The Ma coin is for ceremonial equipment. The Kepeng coins
is made from bronze which is 0.1cm thick. Its origin is from Ir.
Henry Maclaine Pont collections. The Kepeng coin is for tools
trade. The Gobog Besar and Gobog Kecil coins are made from bronze.
The technology used is printing. It is from bronze with 0.3cm
thick. The function of Gobog Besar coins are for ceremonial
equipment. I found it interesting because the old coins different
from todays coin. Old coins have perforated in the middle. 2) The
Jug of Palembang (Kendi Palembang)
Palembang jug has a unique shape. There are pitchers who do not
have a drain; others have more than one drain. Drain located above
the body upright and each had base. Jug shape is also varying.
There is a hemispherical bottom, top and legs, some are carinated.
The existence of this jug may have been taken by the traders or
Palembang peoples who settled in Majapahit. Its function is used as
a religious ceremony. The jug is has a unique shape with different
sizes, that caught my attention.3) Perhiasan Tubuh
The accessories of body has used in many people, both man and
women since prehistory until now. Swan song development of top
reaching accesorries in Indonesia in classic or Hindu-Buddha period
IV-XV AD century. The materials of the accessories are metal like
gold, silver, bronze, gold and copper mixture (suasa) and zinc
mixture (Brass). The kinds of accesorries that used to head to toe
accessory (crown), ear (kundala), arm bangle (keyura), hand bangle
(kankana), necklace (hara), necklace pendulum (lontin) and foot
bangle (binggel). There are also many types of jewelry. There are
Samping, Bandul Kalung Naga, Cincin, Bros and Tempat Perhiasan. I
found it interesting because the old accessories can use in
nowadays too with its different shapes. 4) Spears (Tombak)
Model of spears have two parts standing upright, there are
spears eye (blade or bamboo lath) and spears handle (landeyan).
Many kind of models of spears eye. There are sharp to flat,
lingiran or form an angel like star fruit. Round to stretch
legwise, trisula, uneven tortous (luk) like luk of creese, and then
kudi model like flying heron to already to refine and softy. The
spears eyes (eye of spears) are affected from metal, iron, steel
that sometime to let of name (Meteor stone). Even though of spears
handle usually from wood, bamboo, and the last from rattan. While
the function of spears there are ceremony completely, heirloom, and
heritage of war, hunter, and interior house of Javanese (Javanese
Interior). Interior spear usually completely with songsong that is
big umbrella into the door of front verandah. It is standing
position of hole in the pole (ploncon) with eyes spear up to up. I
found it interesting to see each three spears has different shape
like it has swirl and sharp at the end.5) The Old Elephant Head
Fossil (Fosil Gajah Purba) Archaeologists have concluded that
fossils discovered by a farmer in Nganjuk regency, East Java
belonged to a pre historic bovine and not ancient elephant as
originally assumed. Fossil of the elephant can be found in northern
parts of Asia, on the Malay Peninsula, up to the Timur Archipelago
and in Australia. Fossil is the hardening of organism remains and
discovered on stratigraphy. They are bone, tooth, horn, eggshell
faces, wood, etc. The basic of fossil formation process is the
shattered of organic material which is an organic material
replacement, such as mineral, calcium, silica, iron oxide, with
chemical and geological processes. The age of fossil can be
absolutely known by Dendrochronology Analysis, Thermoluminiscence
(TI), Potassium Argon, Radio Carbon Dating (c.14). On the other
hand, it can be relatively known by Collagen Content Test,
Stratigraphy, Vegetation and Pollen Analysis. I found it
interesting because it is huge and made of organic material
replacement, such as mineral, calcium, silica and iron oxide.
Aisyahs Items1) Surya Majapahit
Surya Majapahit (The Sun of Majapahit) is the emblem commonly
found in ruins dated from Majapahit era. The emblem commonly took
form of an eight-pointed sun ray with rounded part in the center
depicting Hindu deities. The emblem might took form of a
cosmological diagram haloed by typical "Surya Majapahit" sun rays,
or simple circle with typical sun rays. Because the popularity of
this sun emblem during Majapahit era, it is suggested that the sun
emblem was served as the imperial symbol or emblem of the Majapahit
empire.The carving of Surya Majapahit usually can be found on the
center ceiling of the Garbhagriha (inner sanctum) of the temple
such as Bangkal, Sawentar, and Jawi temple. Surya Majapahit also
can be found on the Stella, carving of halo or aura at the back of
the statue's head.I personally found Surya Majapahit interesting is
because this historical items is placed in the front of Trowulan
Museum building. It is like the care-taker of the museum wanted the
visitor to know how Surya Majapahit had became the frontest symbol
of Majapahit empire. Moreover, the fact that Surya Majapahit can be
found in another place which used to be Majapahits territory
excites me. It means that this Surya Majapahit used to be the unity
symbol to unit the whole territory of Majapahit empire also.2) Arca
Ganesha
Ganesha, also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka, is one of the
best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon. Hindu
sects worship him regardless of affiliations. Devotion to Ganesha
is widely diffused and extends to Jains and Buddhists.Although he
is known by many attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him easy
to identify. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles,
the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and
wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of
rituals and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of
letters and learning during writing sessions. Several texts relate
mythological anecdotes associated with his birth and exploits and
explain his distinct iconography.I found Arca Ganesha is
interesting because of its unique presence as a god in an elephant
form. The fact that Hindu people worship him as the god of
knowledge become another reason of why I want to documentate this
statue.3) Samuderamanthana
Samuderamanthana is a miniature temple with a relief of Hindus
epic. Its about hunting of a holy water (Amerta). When the world
was dwelled by gods and giants, Brahma afraid that the worlds was
dominated by crime, bescause population of giant was more than god.
The gods then had a meeting and decided to stir Ksira ocean to get
Amerta. The churning of the ocean used s Mandara Mount, the turtle
(Wisnu transformation) as a basem and Basuki transform himself into
a long sanke wound around the mountain. The gods and giants pulled
the snake to spn around the Mandara. Then Andhacandra, goddess of
Sura, Laksmi, Sri, Ucchaisravara, and Dhanwantari with a jug of
Amerta appeared from the bottom of the ocean. The jug fell down to
the giant, so Brahma transformed himself into a beautiful angel and
teased the giants. Finally, a jug of Amerta could be seized byt the
gods.Samuderamanthana is used as a trickle down fountain in
Majapahit empire. People of Majapahit believed that the water that
came out of the temple is Amerta, thus the water is holy, and could
cure any sickness.I chose a miniature temple of Samuderamanthana
because it depict one of the Hindus epic with its miraculous story.
I found the story is interesting to be learnt as well as the shape
and the function of the miniature temple which is very unique. 4)
Arca Camundi
Camundi Statue is a severely damaged statue of a Goddes
surrounded by four small deities is found in Adimulyo Village,
Karanglo, Malang. There is an incription dating back then 1214 Saka
found on the back of the statue. It tells that the statue name is
Camundi, the fiercest aspek of Goddess Durga. It was made for
celebrating the king who had conquered the whole island. Its
beleived to be the embodiment of King Kertanegara for his victory
in Pamalayu Expedition`This statue is interesting because it has
unusual form, which consist of many deities in one statue. It also
has spesific information on the back, which means that the maker of
this statue wanted it to be known and last as an historical item.5)
Jambangan Air/The Water Vase
The water vase or Jambanan Air is a bowl with half ball form in
the base, and cylindrical on its upper section, decorated with
water lily spate, tumpal, and plants. It was made of day by wheel
technique and press, and scratch cast for its ornaments. It was
functioned as a water containerThis vase is interesting to me
because it is placed in a glass box, for its vulnerability and
delicate structure. Moreover, it was an amazement that items with
its history for being used as an everyday household furniture for
people from couple of centuries back then.
GROUP REPORT OF SEGARAN PONDIndonesia is a country rich in
historical heritage, especially in the area of Mojokerto, which is
the center of the largest empire in Indonesia. In fact, Mojokerto
is a historical city, so automatically there are a lot of
historical places in Mojokerto. Now, based on the field trip we
have passed, we will describe the historical heritage of Mojokerto,
the Segaran pond.The Segaran pond of Mojokerto regency is one of
the Majapahit kingdom heritage sites. Many stories have accompanied
its whereabouts. However, most believed by the elders of the area,
its existence is a mobilization of sea battle troops before being
sent on a mission of conquest. Not far from the Segaran pond there
is also a museum which is a place of discovery for antique relics
of the Majapahit kingdom. In the museum we can also learn the
history of Majapahit and a little bit information about Segaran
pond.
The Segaran Pond, TrowulanHistory Of Segaran PondAccording to
Trowulan museum data, Segaran Pond allegedly made in the 14th
century. However, Segaran Pond was founded in 1926 and it was still
in a state of under the ground, virtually invisible. Inventor of
the pond is the architect of Dutch blood citizen named, Dr Henry
Maclain Pont cooperate with the first Mojokerto Regent is
Kromojoyo. In fact, Trowulan communities themselves do not realize
that there is a pond there. Then the pond is restored in 1966, but
the restoration is done only a modest course, not all. While in
1974, the team then did a total renovation and the pond restoration
took quite a long time of 10 years.Description Of Segaran
PondSegaran pond is the largest ancient pool in Indonesia, Segaran
pond has a length of 375m, width of 175 m. while the wall thickness
reaches 1.60 m and a depth of 2.88 m. It is created by a pile of
bricks with no glue, to connect with one another stone that is by
rubbing one another until blended. Although in summer the pond
water cannot be discharged or dry. The entrance to this pond is on
the west, with the ancient brick staircase. While there are other
researchers said that Segaran is enabled to add moisture to the
kingdom of Majapahit in order to be cool.
The Bricks of the Segaran PondAs the water from the pond, it
comes from Balong Bunder and Balong Dowo which is located in the
south and southwest of the Segaran Pond. While the drains water
which goes into the pond is in the southeast. While in the
south-east corner of the outer side walls, there are two small
pools coincide, and in the west-east of the corner is the water
channel through the north side. In the southeastern part, there are
water canals that drain the water out in the northwest.The Function
of Segaran PondIt is still uncertain about the functions of Segaran
pond as Majapahit kingdom's heritage, but according to the
surrounding community, it is used as an entertaining or as a place
for recreation guests. For example, the function is as the
princesses bathhouse. Another story came from mainland China that
it is often exploited by an emperor of Majapahit to mingle with the
empress and concubines castles. Well the pond is also said to be
used by the emperor, Hayam Wuruk to entertain guests such as
general of the Chinese Government, even in the event table, he
boasts his wealth by throwing dirty party dishes into the pond such
after guests used it and it is said to be made of gold. Another
story, written by salaqh the elders Trowulan, Sri Lestari Utami
(62th), Segaran pond also functioned as the mobilization of the
knights of Majapahit. The mobilization was done after the
recruitment of the soldiers and when the team selections will be
sent on a mission of conquest against other governments.
Majapahit kingdom is a government that always maintains dignity
in front of foreign guests. This is approved by many findings of
gold dining furniture, so that the prestige of Majapahit in front
of its guests very high. Prosperity and wealth imaging Majapahit
was amplified by folklore, that Majapahit often entertain guests at
its Segaran pond edge while dirty dining furniture directly
discharged into the pond. Indeed, to this day the banquet remains a
controversial of the community. For the reason that, there are some
people assume that eating furniture thrown into the pool will be
taken back to be washed, after the foreign guests were leaving the
banquet. Some are considered, the furnishings were thrown into the
pool was never taken away.
Some People Are Fishing During Our Tour"The truth of the habit
of feasting on the edge of the pool Segaran, unnecessary debate.
Because folklore that developed was based on the perception and
their findings, "said Joko Umbaran. With historical data stored in
the Museum of Trowiulan, also based on a growing variety of
folklore, Retired District Archaeological Service of Mojokerto
concluded that, the making of Segaran is a top priority of
supporting the people's economy, especially in agriculture. The
evident was from the moment its function as a reservoir for the
irrigation of rice fields surrounding communities. In addition to
tour, local residents take advantage of this pond as a fishing
area. Even if every day the fish was caught, fish from the Segaran
pond will not be discharged; even some time ago discovered the
crocodile-headed fish. Our Picture at the Segaran Pond
CONCLUSIONOur field trip to Trowulan Museum was such an
insightful and a fun trip. Now we are able to acknowledge a little
bit part of Indonesian ancient history which is Majapahit empire.
The heritages of the empire are now stored on Trowulan Museum as a
form of beautiful collections that came with many wonderful of
stories. Segaran Pond as a part of the museum complex as well as
the empire heritage is also gave us many useful information and new
experience.