Muara Jambi Temple is considered one of the richest archaeological 
sites on the island of Sumatra. The eight temple-like structures appear 
to be Buddhist, and were probably built around the 14th century. Archaelogists conclude that the site was the center of Old Jambi, the
 capital of ancient Malay kingdom which reigned supreme about ten 
centuries ago. The capital was sieged and destroyed in 1377 by armies 
from Burma. For centuries, the site had been lost and forgotten deep in 
the jungle, only to be rediscovered in 1920 by a British military 
expedition team. 
Muara Jambi temple complex covers an area of 12 km2, along
 the side of Batanghari river. There are eight main temples in the 
complex. All of them are located in the center area, fortified by walls.
 Three of them are already renovated. In 1982, a 32-centimeters tall female bronze statue was found at Koto
 Kandis, in the Muara Sabak sub district. It is believed to be the 
goddest Laksmi, holding a lotus bud in her left. In addition to the 
archaelogical sites, many visitors find the riverside an ideal 
recreation and picnic spot.
Source: Indonesia Destination 
 

 
