The History of Ancient Volcano Nglanggeran in Kab. Gunungkidul

Many do not know the origin of the Ancient Volcano of Nglanggeran Gunung Kidul, some even say this mountain is part of the eruption of Mount Merapi in the past or maybe a volcano that is no longer active. All right, what are his important opinions come from trusted sources. Here's the explanation, Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano is one of the ancient volcanoes in Yogyakarta Special Region, which is formed from limestone or karst. The address of Nglanggeran Volcano is in Nglanggeran Area, Patuk, Gunung Kidul.

The History of Ancient Volcano Nglanggeran Yogyakarta

According to the story of local residents, formerly Gunung Purba Wonosari was a place used to punish local residents who had carelessly damaged wayang. Nglanggeran comes from the Javanese term "Nglanggar" which means to violate. Hundreds of years ago, residents around to celebrate the results of the pane by inviting a puppeteer. But what happened instead was that some residents were acting recklessly by trying to damage the Dalang (puppet) equipment. Finally, the mastermind is angry with the residents and condemns them to be puppets who are then thrown into Nglanggeran Hill, Jogja.

Likewise with the existence of several large rocks, according to residents around these rocks are used as a place for austerities residents. According to the residents' belief, Purba Volcano is a mountain guarded by Kyai Ongko Wijoyo and Punokawan puppet figures. On Friday kliwon or New Year's Eve, there are some people who deliberately choose to be imprisoned on the top of a mountain. Mount Gedhe is the name of the peak of the mountain which has an altitude of about 700 m above sea level, with an area of ​​the mountains around 48 hectares.

Based on research results, the Ancient Volcano of Nglanggeran Jogjakarta is an active volcano about 60 million years ago. The limestone layer of Mount Nglenggeran Active originates from the seabed layer which was later lifted and became landmass millions of years ago.

To get to this tourist spot in Jogja, you have to pass through a dirt road with fairly narrow stone alleys. The time you need to reach the summit of Mount Gunung Purba is about 2 hours.

If you leave in the afternoon or evening, you will get a very beautiful view. Beauty in the afternoon with the sun going down. In addition, in this one tourist spot in Yogyakarta, you will find various kinds of rocks with quite unique shapes, views of rice fields, and residential areas that make you amazed by his greatness. You don't need to worry about getting lost or not being able to climb, here are provided instructions and facilities that make it easy for you to climb.

It is time for you to try it yourself, you will enjoy the beauty of Jogja tourist spots that you will not find elsewhere.

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