Muaro Jambi
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Muaro Jambi is a regency of Jambi, Indonesia. From 4th-13th century, it was a Hindu-Buddhism Melayu Kingdom. It has an area of 5,246 km² and population of 391,083.
The regency is divided into 8 subdistricts: Jambi Luar Kota, Kumpeh, Kumpeh Ulu, Maro Sebo, Mestong, Sekernan, Sungai Bahar and Sungai Gelam (new subdistrict.
[edit] Archeology
Muaro Jambi is also the largest archeological complex in Sumatra today. The archeological site is located some 22 km downstream from the modern capital, on the opposite bank, it has the ancient Hindu Candi and Menapo or brick-built temples and canals. Restoration of three main structures Candi Tinggi, Candi Gumpung and Candi Kedaton, the last with an unusual fill of small white river pebbles, has been completed.
| Regencies and city of Jambi |  |
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| Regencies: Batang Hari | Bungo | Kerinci | Merangin | Muaro Jambi | Sarolangun | East Tanjung Jabung | West Tanjung Jabung | Tebo | |
| City: Jambi | |
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