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History & Mystery of Mount Tampomas

Mount Tampomas with the power of natural phenomena is so beautiful, unique, mysterious and adventurous spirit to be able to tempt the adventurous to climb outdoors. Moreover, on the other side of Mount Tampomas always associate with those things or all kinds are a little bit smelly Magic.

Initially, the mountain was named Mount Gede, and previously named mountain Geulis. But people who mengkeramatkan Mount Indramayu they call it Mount Tampomas. Tompo receiving Gold = gold (in the form of heirloom weapons made of metal called pendok Mas mas that are stored on top of the mountain with supernatural way that the mountain was not erupting).

"tos dido'akeun ku sepuh-sepuh kapungkur supados teu bitu deui" and what happens? it appears Cipanas Conggeang gas and water as waste heat from inside the belly of the mountain. Indeed, in the history of Mount it used to erupt and cause suffering people around the mountain. Even the capital of the kingdom also moved, to have capital in Tanjungsari The Sumedang town right now is made in the Netherlands.

Mount Tampomas is not as famous as the other mountains in Indonesia especially in Java. Mystery Mountain Tampomas does not pick can be separated by the tomb and relics of the Sacred Site (former) King Siliwangi feet. On the Slopes Tampomas also found Stone pictorial, Fractions ARCA, Stone Fence, Small Pyramid, and the Statue of Ganesha is found by a team of researchers from the Foundation for Archaeological Sites. Padaringan is found on the eastern slopes of Mount Tampomas in the surrounding Ciputrawangi, Leuweung Temple, Peak Narimbang, Batu Lawang , Rice Kalapa, Peak Block Manik and Cibenteng.

Mattresses are said to be the stone bed Stone Padaringan King Siliwangi and supposedly in use or place where offerings deliberation. This proves that Tampomas Mountain area rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage and the history of keraja'an Pajajaran

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Tampomas Mountain Nature Park

Tampomas Mountain Nature Park in District Dua Buah, Congeang, Sindangkerta and Cibeureum Sumedang District. State of the field area of this Park is mountainous with altitude between 625-1684 meters above sea level.

Flora The vegetation of this region includes the type of mountain rain rain, flora made up of diverse species of trees and woody-poonan species of lianas and epiphyt group. Flora that dominates the region are: Jamuju (Podocarpus imbricatus) Rasamala (Altingia excelsea) Saninten (Castanea argentea) Fauna wildlife that live in this area are: Mouse Deer (Tragullus javanicus) Monkey (Trachypithecus auratus) Boar (Sus vitatus) Several species of birds .

Attractiveness Object Some interesting attractions in the area of Mount Tampomas namely: Peak of Mount Tampomas (Sangiang Taraje) With a height of ± 1684 meters above sea level, covering an area of 1 Ha is an open area. This location has a high aesthetic value because of this place, tourists can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery toward Sumedang and surrounding areas. The existence of craters craters and boulders big black adds richness to the viewer's imagination. The natural beauty of the flora and fauna that is still intact / original.

Nature tourism activities that can be done is: Enjoy the beautiful scenery and cool mountain climbing and cross country Photographing Camping Facilities Number of facilities and infrastructure is still very minimal.

Seven Wonders of Banten

Sangiang Island Nature Park is located in the Village Cikoneng, District Anyer, Serang regency, Banten province, Indonesia. Arc of natural attractions Sangiang remains enchanting island due to its natural condition is still beautiful, coral reefs and mangrove forests which extends along the coast of the island.

The air is cool and fresh, green and shady trees, as well as a wide ditingkahi by the chirp of birds, making the Island Nature Park Sangiang aptly chosen as an exciting place for recreation with family or colleagues.

In this area, there are a variety of rare flora, such as sea pine (Casuarina equisetifolia), dadap sea (erithrina variegata), bayur (Pterospermum javanicum), ketapang (Terminalia catappa), nyamplung (callopphyllum inoplhylum), fires (avicenia sp), sea hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus), walikukun (actinophora fragrans), and so forth.

A variety of rare fauna, such as the langur (trchyptus auratus), monkeys (Macaca fascicularis), jungle cat (felis bengelensis), porcupine (Hystrix bachura), Swallow (Collocalia vulvanorum), bluwok birds (ibis cinereus), egrets furious (egretta sacra) , egrets buffalo (ardeola speciosa), egrets iron (threskiornis aethopica), kestrel (elanus hypoleucus), and the python (python reticularis), is also easy to find in this region.

On the northwest side and the southern island of Sangiang, and along the coast and Mount Gede Bath Stone, a natural tourist area at once challenging and exciting. A broad region and supported by a variety of terrain contours, giving enough space for visitors to do various activities, such as cross country sports, mountain climbing, along the valley, biking, camping, shooting, and enjoy the panoramic beach and steep ramps.

For enthusiasts suba diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, fishing, boating, and see the beauty of coral reefs and marine parks with a glass bottom boat, it is recommended to visit the area of Tanjung Raden, Legon Waru, and the southern ocean waters contained in Sangiang Island.

There, visitors can still see remnants of the second world war, such as cannons and the fortress from the advancing Japanese troops Allied soldiers.

Meanwhile, a variety of ecosystem wealth, such as coral reefs, mangroves (mangrove), and coastal forests, a fertile ground for research and development of natural sciences, as well as scientifically interesting sights.

In the area Sangiang Island Natural Park there are also many other facilities, such as tourist information centers, tourist guides, guardhouse, forest police, spacious camping ground and secure, guest house, rental equipment for diving, dock, and boat rentals and boat speed to around the island Sangiang.

Sangiang Island Nature Park, an area known as the Seven Wonders of Banten presents a travel package plus a pity to pass as a tourist destination or weekand. Because, in this tourist area but tourists can enjoy the natural beauty, historical tours are also available, and scientific tours. So, other than as an interesting tourist attractions, the area is also a regional education and research.

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Characteristics Mount Tambora

Mount Tambora is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Sumbawa, Indonesia. The mountain is located in the district of Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara Province. Tambora is formed by the subduction zone beneath. This increases up to 4300 m altitude Tambora which makes this mountain was once one of the highest peak in Indonesia and drying large magma chamber inside the mountain. It took centuries to refill the magma chamber.

This volcanic activity reached its peak in April 1815 when it erupted in the scale of seven on the Volcanic Explosivity Index. The eruption's largest eruption since the Lake Taupo eruption in the year 181.

This eruption came to the island of Sumatra (over 2,000 km). Volcanic ash falls in Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Java and the Moluccas. This eruption caused the death of up to no less than 71,000 people with 11,000 to 12,000 of whom were killed directly as a result of the eruption. Even some researchers estimate up to 92,000 people were killed, but this figure is questionable because based on estimates that are too high. Moreover, this eruption caused global climate change. The following year (1816) is often referred to as the Year Without a Summer because of the drastic change of weather North America and Europe due to dust generated from this Tambora eruption. As a result of drastic climate change is a lot of crop failure and livestock deaths in the Northern Hemisphere that caused the worst famine in the 19th century.

Geological Agency of the United States until the eruption of Tambora crowned as the most powerful volcanic eruptions in history. The eruption of Tambora even 10 times more powerful than the eruption of Krakatoa, and 10 thousand times greater than the eruption of Mount Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland last year the European air traffic mess.

During an archaeological excavation in 2004, a team of archaeologists found the remains were buried by the eruption of culture in 1815 at a depth of 3 meters in pyroclastic deposits. Artifacts were found in the same position when the eruption occurred in 1815. Because of the similar characteristics of this, these findings are often referred to as the "Pompeii of the east".

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Mountain Soromandu

Soromandi is a new sub region Bima regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.Kecamatan is located 20 km north of District of Bolo.

The word "Soromandi" comes from the word 'soromandu', which is the name of a mountain in the village of Sai district Soromandi. Soromandi community is predominantly Muslim, the majority of livelihood from farming because of the vast land, geography and weather are very friendly. Infrastructure such as roads are pretty good for two or four-wheeled vehicles. There are a variety of amazing natural wealth such as: original Honey, Wild Water horse milk, Lobster Aquaculture, Plants and animals are also diverse, and many others. Natural beauty is so beautiful, coastal cool and clean beaches, towering mountain Soromandu, the air is very fresh dikala greet dawn with no pollution whatsoever. There is also evidence relics of ancient history, and still many others.

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Borobudur temple NOT 'denied' from UNESCO

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy 'denied' Borobudur stricken from admission Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural United Nations (UNESCO) as World Heritage cultural criteria. "There is no such statement (deletion). There is no threat to them also to write off the Borobudur temple of their cultural heritage list," said Director General of History and Archaeology Kemenparekraf, I Gde Pitana, in Jakarta, Friday (11/11/2011).

He said it just received an official letter from UNESCO about a month ago about the appreciation of the agency of the government and people of Indonesia.

"They're judging, we are responsive and quick response in cleaning up the rest of the volcanic ash eruption of Mount Merapi, some time ago," he said. Previously, it was reported that the largest Buddhist temple in danger of being stricken from the list of world cultural heritage by UNESCO because of the people and Government of Indonesia is considered a relic of the temple did not care for it properly Dynasty dynasty.

Temple considered dirty, unkempt, and many are still covered the rest of the eruption of Mount Merapi, which has not been cleaned. "I reiterate that the deletion does not exist, Borobudur is still recognized as a UNESCO world cultural heritage," he said. Even so, it still reminded and urged that every visitor who comes to Borobudur for the benefit of any kind, either for worship or travel, while maintaining good behavior in accordance with the values and cultural heritage ordinance treats.

If we do not implement the concepts for protecting and preserving the temple of Borobudur, yes, could have been crossed out by UNESCO, he said.

UNESCO's Borobudur temple insert into the list of world heritage sites in 1991 and entered the cultural criteria represent a masterpiece of human creative genius. Construction of Borobudur are expected to spend the next 75 years and completed in the reign of Samaratungga in the year 825.

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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.