Busy Ancient Commerce in Indonesia

Inter-island trade between countries has been carried out even long before the colonialism Era, Samudera Pasai’s Dirham Money even has become an official medium of exchange in international trade. Even Barus in Sumatera already known as important harbor long before christ.

Around the 15th century (after Majapahit collapsed), there were emerging Islamic kingdoms in the archipelago, and who would also continue the tradition of trade and shipping in the archipelago. Although Majapahit collapsed, the ports of Tuban and Gresik (on the north coast of Java) continued to act as important transit and distribution dealers, namely as a warehouse and distributor of spices from Eastern Indonesia (Maluku). In fact, Tuban developed into the largest city in Java. The development of trade and shipping in the Java waters spurred the emergence of new ports such as the ports of Banten, Jepara and Surabaya.

In the 15th century to the beginning of the 16th century, the trade routes in Southeast Asia were characterized by two major lines, namely the China-Malacca route and the Maluku-Malacca route. The trade route between Maluku and Malacca encourages inter-island trade and shipping in Indonesia. The Maluku-Malacca lane is crowded because of the large number of traders going back and forth. The Javanese, for example, to Maluku brought rice and other foodstuffs to exchange with spices. They went to Malacca, added rice, brought spices from the Moluccas, and conversely from the direction of Malacca brought merchandise from outside (Asian traders). Thanks to the "rice" commodity and the strategic location between Maluku and Malacca, Java became a calculated force in trade and shipping in the archipelago. Especially after Malacca fell to the Portuguese in 1511, Java, which would later play an important role in trade and shipping in the archipelago. Especially the presence of Banten port or trading port, which will take an important role in trading in Java and the archipelago.

The lithography of Banten Harbour around 1600 (above) and 1724 AD (below) shows that the Port of Banten is an important port in international commerce.

That story is a discussion item in the educational board in the History of Java Museum in Yogyakarta.

This new museum does seek information and education in the content it presents, but still does not leave artistic and entertainment aspects.

In the pyramid-shaped museum, the concept of eduarteinment is indeed a mainstay, they also adapt technology to facilitate understanding of content, such as the use of Augmented Reality and 3D films.

In other parts, even this museum offers visitors to interact self-photos with thematic diorama spaces.

When you finish swapping, visitors can buy snacks or enjoy a meal at "Malioboro food street" a concept of food corners that are owned by this museum, or even enjoy art performances held on a large stage at the rear end of the museum.

a complete exposure isn't it? so what are you waiting for, prepare yourself to become a visitor of the History of Java museum, and enjoy exploring the past with fun.

History Of Java Museum

Information & Reservation Center

W.a C.s.0857.4822.8300