Nglanggeran is Ancient Volcano
Nglanggeran mountain situated in the village Nglanggeran, District Patuk Gunungkidul district of Yogyakarta city. With a height of between 200-700 masl.
This region is a region with litologinya composed by old volcanic material and has a beautiful landscape and the geology is unique and of high scientific value. From the results of existing research and reference, is declared Mount Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano. We've often heard and seen pictures of human Purba, well as whether the Ancient Volcano?
Nglanggeran name comes from the word "planggaran 'meant any malicious behavior must be caught. Others have said the word "permanent" means a secure and peaceful village.
In addition to such designation, the mountain is composed of many stones are known by the name of Mount Wayang because there is a mountain / rock that resembles a puppet characters. Punakawan the puppet characters, namely Semar, Gareng, Petruk, and Bagong.
Another belief says that Mount Nglanggeran as Mount Revelation because the mountain is believed to meditation as a means of obtaining revelation from God Almighty. Water from the mountain Nglanggeran often taken from the Sultan's Palace courtiers as a means to beg peace and safety of all people of Yogyakarta.
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