Photography Contest | Tugu Modal
"Tugu Modal"
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The photo was taken: Realme 7 RMX215
This is the appearance of the "Tugu Modal". That is the name given by the Governor of Aceh from 1986 to 1993, Ibrahim Hasan. This building stands firmly in the courtyard of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque. Banda Aceh City.
This monument was built as a symbol for Indonesia that Aceh was the provider of capital for Indonesia's struggle from the colonial era to independence. The contribution of the people of Aceh to Indonesia is very large.
Now, this historic mosque is a silent witness to the struggle of the Acehnese people to demand justice from the central government.
Based on history, this mosque was built during the Kingdom of Aceh Darussalam led by Sultan Iskandar Muda in 1612. At that time, Aceh was included in the top five strongest countries in the world.