Wonders of Indonesia — Google Arts & Culture

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Stories to spark your curiosity

From Borneo...

The lush rainforest island

...To Batik

Look around our virtual textile gallery

From Tempeh...

Discover this tasty fermented treat

...To Temples

Discover the ruins of Ratu Boko

Dive deep into Indonesian culture

What do you want to explore?

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History

From early inhabitants to national freedom

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Places

Natural wonders and cultural masterpieces

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Arts and Crafts

Handcrafted heritage and artistic expressions

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Food

A symphony of tastes and spices

50,000 years of human history

Indonesia's past painted on stone

Ancient art, new discoveries

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Who, What, Where

How cutting-edge tech helped discover our earliest art

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How the Oldest Cave Scene in the World Was Discovered

Unearthed in 2017, newly dated in 2024

A handshake from the past

Ancestors from Borneo Say Hello!

Unique signs and symbols

Ancestors from Sulawesi Say Hello!

Hand stencils found in multiple karsts

Discover The First Picture

Uncover the oldest painted scene in the world, dating from 50,000 years ago

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Step inside Uhalie cave

Loading 3D model

Preserved in 3D

Journey into the depths

Experience the caves for yourself

Leang Karampuang Cave

Home to the oldest human message recorded in the world

Virtual Tour of Sampeang Cave

See traces of pre-Austronesian culture from 30,000 years ago

Leang Bulu Sipong Cave

Take a look around these limestone walls

Take a guided tour

ExploreThe Largest Ancient CaveSumpang Bita Cave

ExploreThe Cave of the GenieJing Cave

ExploreA Grand GalleryUhallie Cave

ExploreTraces of Austronesian CultureSampeang Cave

ExploreA Prehistoric ParkPettae Cave

ExploreMuna Island's Largest Rock ArtMetanduno Cave

ExploreWhere Prehistoric Humans LivedBatti Cave

Explore35,700-Year-Old Rock ArtBarugayya Cave

ExploreSurrounded by RainforestLompoa Cave

ExploreA Rugged LandscapeTimpuseng Cave

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Unearthing Java Man

Meet one of humanity's earliest known ancestors

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The Life of The Java Man

Discover one of the key sites for the understanding of human evolution

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The Sangiran Early Man Museum

Learn more about the Java Man through virtual reality

The Ancient Canvas

Discover more art from our ancestors in Indonesia's caves

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Travel across Indonesia

Hop the islands and explore top sites in 360˚ Street View tours

ExploreBorobudur TempleYogyakarta

ExploreKomodo National ParkTaman Nasional Komodo

ExploreRatu Boko PalaceYogyakarta

ExploreMuseum Nasional IndonesiaJakarta

ExplorePadang Padang BeachBali

ExploreMuseum WayangJakarta

ExploreSitus Manusia Purba SangiranSragen

ExploreGaleri BatikJakarta

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Explore the artistry of mystical temples

Where history and devotion are carved into every detail

The Prambanan Temple

The largest Hindu temple in Indonesia

ExplorePrambanan, Shiva plateau

ExplorePrambanan Temple

ExplorePrambanan - Siwa Temple

ExplorePrambanan - Temple Grounds

ExplorePrambanan Temple

ExplorePrambanan - Candi Prambanan

ExplorePrambanan - Masjid Palagan

The Borobudur Temple

The world's biggest Buddhist temple

ExploreBorobudur - Main Entrance

ExploreBorobudur - Buddha Relief

ExploreBorobudur - North Side Walkway

ExploreBorobudur - Stupa

ExploreBorobudur - West Side Entrance

ExploreBorobudur - South Side Entrance

ExploreBorobudur Temple

The Thousand Statues of Borobudur

A story told through an ancient comic strip of decorative reliefs

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Commemorating history

A symbol of freedom

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Forging Freedom

The building of Indonesia's national monument

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Take A Virtual Tour

See the national monument in Virtual Reality with 360 Street View technology

The sights and sounds of the rainforest

Experience the incredible ecosystem that is home to numerous endangered species

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Borneo’s Rainforest

Travel into this incredible ecosystem that is home to numerous endangered species

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The Symphony of the Rainforest

Examine what sound can tell us about the animals that live here

Indonesia's national parks

Preserving natures wonders

Take a closer look at animals in real life...

Malayan Tapir

Moor Macaque

Baby Sumatran Rhino

Sumatran Tiger

Komodo Dragon

Orangutans

Sun Bear

Clouded Leopard

Baby Elephant

Makassar Tarsier

... and in art

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Animals in Indonesian Art

Whether in batik or in paintings, these creatures hold a special place in the Indonesian way of life

Discover traditional Indonesian art...

Balinese Traditional Paintings

Discover traditional Kamasan style paintings from the 17th century

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... And get to know the artists

From ancient roots to modern visions

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Get to know Walter Spies

The first European artist to settle in Bali

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Get to know Raden Sarief Bustaman Saleh

The first Javanese artist to have learned the Western painting style

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Get to know Hendra Gunawan

One of Indonesia’s most prolific and renowned painters

The threads of life

Fabrics, designs, and colors that weave communities together

Holding On To Golden Threads

The glimmering details that adorn Indonesian textiles

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Batik From Birth

How textile traditions play an important part in every stage of life

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The Different Ways Sarongs Are Used

A closer look at the inspirational and versatile garment

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Woven Tales of Indonesia : Ulos

A traditional woven cloth and a representation of Batak culture

Indonesian Batik 101

Let's get to know Batik, Indonesia's textile whose beauty has been recognized worldwide

Back to batik

Learn more about the fabric of the people

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Batik Motifs

Discover the patterns, symbols and designs of Indonesia's signature craft

Zoom into the patterns

Get up close to the details of batik craftsmanship

Take A Virtual Tour of the Jakarta Textile Museum

Inside the museum

ExploreJakarta Textile Museum Main Hall

ExploreMain Garden

ExploreTraditional Weaving Equipments

ExploreWooden House Workshop for Batik Making

See all of the textiles in one place

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No strings attached

Shining a light on Indonesian shadow puppets

8 Things You Need To Know About Indonesian Leather Puppets

Did you know the audience sit both front and back stage?

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How Every Performance Begins and Ends

Learn about the gunungan

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The Story in the Shadows

The history of wayang

Which wayang is which?

How to tell the puppets apart

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8 Different Types of Wayang

Know your shadow puppets

Now see if you can tell the difference...

Discover More Shadow Puppets

The style, epic stories, and surprises in the world of Indonesian wayang

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Visit the museum

How many puppets can you spot?

Walk Around Museum Wayang

Sound on for a guided tour

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Tour the Indoor Garden

Did you know the museum building is from 1640?

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See The Old Town Square

Spot the colorful bikes in old Jakarta

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Explore The Gamelan Instrument Exhibition

Where the music magic happens

From the streets to your stomach

Your guide to Indonesia's most delicious and authentic street eats

4 Ways Street Food Keeps Indonesian Streets Alive

24-hr street food from cradle to push carts

Folded In Leaves

The wonderful ways of Indonesian food wrapping

Sweet Snacks To Get You Through The Day

Traditional Indonesian snacks you'll find nowhere else

Waiting for Gado-Gado

The ultimate Indonesian salad

What is Sambal And Why It Matters

Different types of Sambal from Sabang to Merauke

Made in Indonesia

Must-know dishes from the archipelago

Indonesian Food 101

Start your gastronomic journey with 5,000 Indonesian recipes

Taste

6 spices that changed the world

Discover the variety of flavors found on Indonesian shores

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Nutmeg

The Taste of Mollucas

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Pepper

The King of Spices

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Candlenut

The Spirit of Savoury Cuisines

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Cinnamon

The Soul of Sweets

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Cloves

The Fragrance of Mollucas

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Andaliman Pepper

The Batak Treasure

In many rural areas, people still cook using clay stoves, wooden utensils, and banana leaves.