About Sadurengas Museum
Sadurengas Museum is a heritage museum housed in the former palace of the Paser Sultanate in Paser Belengkong, Paser Regency, East Kalimantan. Built as the royal residence during the sultanate period, the wooden palace now displays royal regalia, ceramics, weapons, traditional costumes, and historical photographs. It is notable as the main cultural repository of the Paser Kingdom and a preserved example of traditional Kutai-Paser palace architecture on the east coast of Borneo.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a preserved wooden palace complex set in a quiet village environment near the coast. Inside, galleries display the Paser Sultanate's collections including royal thrones, traditional weapons, ceramics, textiles, and historical photographs. The architecture features traditional timber construction with elevated floors and ornate details. Visitors can walk through former royal chambers, view exhibits with explanatory panels, and explore the surrounding grounds.
Key highlights
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Former palace of the Paser Sultanate preserved as a museum
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Collection of royal regalia, ceramics, weapons and traditional costumes
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Traditional wooden palace architecture of the Paser Kingdom
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Historical photographs and documents from the sultanate period
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Principal cultural repository representing Paser heritage in East Kalimantan
History of Sadurengas Museum
The building served as the palace (Keraton Sadurengas) of the Paser Sultanate, one of the oldest Islamic kingdoms in East Kalimantan. Constructed in the early 20th century during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Khaliluddin, it was the administrative and residential center of the sultanate until the kingdom's integration into Indonesia. It was later preserved and converted into a museum to house royal heirlooms and historical artifacts.
Culture & Context
The museum is the principal cultural center for the Paser people, preserving traditions, royal customs, and artifacts of the Paser Kingdom. It serves as a symbol of local identity and is used for cultural education and heritage preservation in Paser Regency.
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