Along which sacred north-south philosophical axis is the Kraton of Yogyakarta urban layout deliberately aligned, connecting sacred spiritual landmarks?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Mount Merapi, the Kraton, and the South Sea (Parangkusumo)
- Step 1: Yogyakarta's urban spatial layout, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, is organized along a straight 6-km philosophical axis (Sumbu Filosofi). Step 2. It connects Mount Merapi in the north with Tugu Pal Putih, the Kraton Palace, Krapyak Stage, and the southern ocean at Parangkusumo. Answer: Mount Merapi, the Kraton, and the South Sea (Parangkusumo). Why not the others: Mount Lawu lies further east on the border with East Java.
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