GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL FIELD TRIP REPORT

OF

TROWULAN MUSEUM, MOJOKERTO

Group 2 Cultural Anthropology Class of 2015:

Aisyah Jazuli Putri
Asri Haji Adam
Dk Nur Syaima binti Pg Haji Mohamad Hassan
Nurul Nadzirah Binti Haji Mahadin

INTRODUCTION
Trowulan is an archaeological site located in Trowulan Subdistric, Mojokerto Regency
in East Java. The city is the only Hindu-Buddhist classical age site in Indonesia. The museum
was built in order to house the artifacts and archaeological findings discovered around Trowulan
and its vicinity. The location is one of the more important in Indonesia in relation to tracing the
history of Majapahit.
Trowulan site has been suggested as the site of the eponymous capital city of the
Majapahit Empire. The ancient city ruins at Trowulan had been discovered by the 19th century.
Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, reported the existence of ruins of temples scattered about the
country for many miles. Most of archaeological relics discovered in Trowulan and its vicinity is
stored and displayed in Trowulan Museum which was established by Henri Maclaine Pont, a
Dutch architect and archaeologist, and the Mojokerto regent Kanjeng Adipati Ario Kromodjojo
Adinegoro. Excavations in and around Trowulan have shown that parts of the old settlement still
lie buried under several metres of mud and volcanic debris. Several archaeological ruins lie
scattered around Trowulan village. Several are quite damaged, while others have undergone
reconstruction.

Today the museum not only houses the archaeological relics from Majapahit era, but also
collects and displays various archaeological relics discovered all over East Java. From the era of
King Airlangga, Kediri, to the era of Singhasari and Majapahit. From the field trip we have
passed, here are several items belong to the Trowulan Museum which our group finds to be the
most interesting.

DOCUMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL ITEMS

These are the five of historical items each which placed in Trowulan Museum
that have been chosen by all of the group member.

Nadzirahs items
1 The Woman Terracotta Statue

The Terracotta statues of women illustrated in the attitude of standing

or sitting, lap child, and was picking Wina or play the tambourine. They has
assortment of hair style and wearing an assortment of earrings and floral
decoration above the ears. Her body was clothed in a tank top that is slung
over the shoulder. Its function is for decoration or portrays certain characters
in the story. These statues can be used to describe the appearances or status
of women at the time of Majapahit. I found this statues are interesting

because it is just unique to see how they dressed up in the past especially
their accessories and hairstyles.
2 The Foreign Terracotta Statue

In the Majapahit period there have been several foreign nations that
dwell in Majapahit. They are in the Majapahit as related to economic,
political, and religious. The foreign faces are the Chinese and Arabic. Chinese
characteristic has slanted eyes, slicked back hair, a mustached, fat body, and
wear robes. While the Arab' characteristics are having a sharp nose and
wears kopyah. I saw that the foreign terracottaare unique and I was having
curiosity how the foreigners in the past were looked like and what kind of
foreigners were coming to Majapahit.
3 Deformation Terracotta Statue

Terracotta statues face is deformed face statues made worse than the
face or countenance in general, for example, an ape-faced, chubby-cheeked
child-like, thick lips, narrow eyes, and scrub nose. Its function is thought to

describe the characters clown-faced for funny, whereas for monkey-faced

monkeys depicting characters in the Ramayana. The characters face like this,
among others, found in narrative reliefs Bubuksah or Gagangaking Sorowono
and reliefs Panji stories in the temple of Mount Penangunggan. I have chosen
this terracotta because it is funny to see their deformed faces and to see
how a human having a weird face.
4 Hariti Statue

In Buddhist mythology is told that in the beginning Hariti is a giant

woman named Abhirati Satyagiri the joy of the kingdom of flesh devouring
small children. This makes the fear of the people, by the Buddha, Hariti given
a sermon on Buddhism. When she realized, she was ordained a Child
Protective Goddess or Goddess of Fertility. Typically, large-breasted statue
depicted Hariti and surrounded by small children. The functions of Hariti
mythological creatures are to protect children, provide comfort during
delivery, maintaining and caring for children, maintaining conjugal harmony,
love, and welfare and security of the family. She is also revered women
without children in order to get pregnant. It is interesting to know that a
creature like Hariti is existed in the past especially in Majapahit and I was
amazed to know how she turned out to be a Goddess.
5 Kala

Kala is one of the animals depicted in Hindu mythology. It is described

very scary, eyes bulging; mouth grin bared its fang. Kala is used as a garnish
or recesses of the temple doorway. Usually Kalas ornament equipped with
makara, which is a trunked marine animals that are placed on either side of
the door or cheek temple stairs. Kala caught my attention because of its
scary faces and it is rarely to be seen in the temple that I have visited as I
always see is mostly dragons.

Asris Items
1) Nisan Fatimah binti Maimun
Fatimah binti Maimun bin Hibatullah is a Muslim woman who died on
Friday, 7 Rajab 475 Hijrah (December 2, 1082 Masihi). Her tombstone is
written in Arabic with Kufic calligraphy style, and it is the oldest Islamic grave
marker found in the archipelago. The tomb is located in the village of Leran,
Manyar District, about 5 km north of the city of Gresik, East Java.
Siti Fatimah, who is also known as Dewi Putri Retno Dewi Swari or
Swara, is the daughter of a father who named Maimon from Iran, and the
mother goddess named Aminah from Aceh, who was born in 1064. Other
sources mention that Siti Fatimah bint Maimon comes from the land Kedah,
Malacca. Reportedly Siti Fatimah binti Maimon tomb is the oldest Islamic

cemetery in the Southeast Asia region. Siti Fatimah is a propagator of Islam

in the region Giri before the arrival of Maulana Malik Ibrahim or Sunan Gresik.

In this tomb discovered relics of the Stone Nisan Leran, a tombstone

with a carved Kufi calligraphy style, which is a model of writing the oldest
among all the calligraphic style. However gravestone Leran has been moved
to the Museum Trowulan in 1997. Inscription on gravestone Inscriptions Leran
composed of seven lines, which translates:
1. In the Name of Allah (the Most Compassionate and Merciful). All
existing
2. The earth is transitory. And only eternal Essence of thy Lord who has
greatness
3. and Glory. the tomb of innocent women,
4. straight, daughter of Maimonides, the son Hibatu'llah, who died
5. Friday eight Rajab (after seven nights passed)
6. 475 years, with a grace

7. Allah the All-Knowing all the unseen, God Almighty and His
Messenger glorious.
The first person to find and read the inscription gravestone Leran,
according to Mohammad Yamin, is a Dutch researcher named JP Moquette in
1911, then Paul Ravaisse (French nationals) do some repairs. The reason why
I found it interesting because I was curious who is Fatimah binti Maimun and
her related with the Majapahit kingdom.
2) Arca Wisnu Naik Gajah

Look from the legacy, King Airlangga is Vishnu Hindu Sect. This is
evident

in

the

statues

in

the

temple

Hemisphere

manifestations

characterized by vehicle of Lord Vishnu in the form of an eagle and the

statue of Goddess Lakshmi or Dewi Sri who is also the wife of Lord Vishnu.
There is a separate story about the Garuda which became a vehicle of Lord
Vishnu. Told about the life of the Winata (Garudas mother) who is a slave
Sang Kadru (mother of the Dragon), since losing bets on horse Uchaisrawa
color. Horse Uchaisrawa is initially all white. But on the orders of the Kadru
against her (the dragon) Uchaisrawa horse tail at the end sprinkled so that
the color change to black. Since then Winata defeat and become slaves to

the Kadru. Garuda who felt pity for the suffering of his mother, for helping
care the children of Kadru.
At the request of Garuda, The Kadru willing to release his mother from
being slave with the term given holy water (Amerta). In his quest Garuda
met with Lord Vishnu, who then said to Garuda, Hi Garuda, if you want
Amerta, let ask me. Meanwhile Lord Vishnu asked that Garuda was willing to
be his vehicle. Garuda then managed to break the bondage of suffering
mother of Kadru with Amerta Vishnu administration housed in a jug
kamandalu. Since then Garuda became the vehicle of Vishnu. I found
interesting with Wisnu naik Garuda because it is Universitas Airlangga statue
and I just wanted to know the story about it.
3) Arca Brahma

Brahma is the creator of the universe and of all beings, as depicted in

the Hindu cosmology. The Vedas, the oldest and the holiest of Hindu
scriptures, are attributed to Brahma, and thus Brahma is regarded as the
father of dharma. He is not to be confused with Brahman which is a general
term for the Supreme Being or Almighty God. Although Brahma is one of the
Trinity, his popularity is no match to that of Vishnu and Shiva. Brahma is to
be found to exist more in scriptures than in homes and temples. In fact it is

hard to find a temple dedicated to Brahma. One such temple is located in

Pushkar in Rajasthan.
According to the Puranas, Brahma is the son of God, and often referred
to as Prajapati. The Shatapatha Brahman says that Brahma was born of the
Supreme Being Brahman and the female energy known as Maya. Wishing to
create the universe, Brahman first created the water, in which he placed his
seed. This seed transformed into a golden egg, from which Brahma
appeared. For this reason Brahma is also known as Hiranyagarbha.
According to another legend, Brahma is self-born out of a lotus flower which
grew from the navel of Vishnu. In order to help him create the universe,
Brahma gave birth to the 11 forefathers of the human race called Prajapatis
and the seven great sages or the Saptarishi. These children or mind-sons of
Brahma, who were born out of his mind rather than body, are called the
Manasputras.
The Symbolism of Brahma:
In the Hindu pantheon, Brahma is commonly represented as having
four heads, four arms, and red skin. Unlike all the other Hindu gods, Brahma
carries no weapon in his hands. He holds a water-pot, a spoon, a book of
prayers or the Vedas, a rosary and sometimes a lotus. He sits on a lotus in
the lotus pose and moves around on a white swan, possessing the magical
ability to separate milk from a mixture of water and milk. Brahma is often
depicted as having long white beard, with each of his heads reciting the four
Vedas. I am always being excited to know every statue either it just a fantasy
story or its real happen.
4) Arca Dwarapala

Dwarapala a combination of two syllables is Dwara (Dvra) which

means that the doors and nutmeg (nutmeg) means guard, so Dwarapala
means guard door. Margaret and James Stutley (1977:83-84) stated that
Dwara means doors or gates, which in early Vedic period has symbolic
significance high as it is the entrance into an important place such as
temples, palaces or homes. In ritual context, all the doors are clue to
something good. As and as the guardian deity form never inexhaustible help
the sacred ceremony, as well as respected like a god. The gods go to a
sacred place by the god doorman as the morning light through the gates of
heaven next east. Rumbi Noble (1982: 142) found a Dwarapala development
of Yaksa. In in Buddhism Yaksas is Buddha as a protective escort and guard
sacred buildings. Assignment Yaksa as patron is what later developed into
guard door (Dwarapala). As guards door (Dwarapala) can be described as
ferocious creatures to expel crime and keep the danger.
In Java, embodies Dwarapala as a giant. However aspect scary is not
absolute, because Dwarapala often not accentuate characteristics scary, but
sometimes portrayed smiling. In Ghya silk, the position of the door shows a
good thing and less good for homeowners. Houses with entrance on the east
emblem fame and strength, entrance south emblem full fillment of all desire,
north door emblem offspring Good and strength, but western entrance or

back door emblem lack of luck. Further or interpretation of this symbolism

united with the interpretation of the Silpa Literature. If the main door is too
close with trees, corner, street or place worship, homeowners and His son
will have bad luck. Door Flat bring misfortune, so it needs to be decoration
with a favorable symbol like the pitcher symbol of abundance, fruits, leaves,
burungburung, etc. Fourth door entrance exterior intended for statues guard
the door (Dwarapala) where differentiated according to the god worshiped in
the temple.
In Silpa Prakasa, Kaulacara (1966: 21) explained that Dwarapala is the
gatekeeper of the temple. If the number of Dwarapala two laid at the bottom
of the door frame, Right and left, but if three then the one placed in the
frame door upper part (the middle). Shape Dwarapala assortment of them
namely: Bhairawa and Nandi Bhairawa. These Bhairawa doorman depicted
faceless giant, handed four holding snake, trident (Sula), mace, and a
drinking bowl (Pa na-p tra). While Nandi Bhairawa also faced the armed
giant four that holding rope (PASA) and khavga. I found interesting with
this statue because I just wanted to know the story behind it.
5) Nisan Troloyo

The Troloyo cemetery complex, Mojokerto, East Java is one of the

historical heritages located in the area Trowulan. Troloyo tomb is historical
evidence that still stand tall and much visited. Troloyo tomb visitors come on
pilgrimage to the saint who is buried there. Troloyo tomb is evidence of the
existence of Islam in the kingdom of Majapahit. The headstone is at the
grave of a milestone Troloyo Islam in Java. The headstone on the grave of the
year written Troloyo 1366M, 1370M, 1407M, 1418M, 1427M, 1467M, and
1475M. Kawi script is written with the Saka calendar. There is also a
gravestone with the 1469M and 1533M are written with Arabic script with the
Hijri calendar. This proves that the tomb belonged to the Muslims of Java
instead of strangers.
The relationship between Majapahit with Islam strengthened with the
inscription Minye Seven (Pasai, 1380M) speak a mixture of Malay Ancient and
Old Javanese Kawi script written and Jawi. Jawi script is also used to write the
saga of King Pasai (the end of the century-15M) which is the oldest Malay
literature containing the legend king of Pasai. The possibility of Jawi script
was made at that time because there was consonant letters in Jawi script
yangsebenarnya does not exist in Arabic script, and then take the
consonants in the alphabet Kawi (JawaKuno) to complete the consonants in
the Jawi script. It makes it so much easier to write the native language in
Arabic script. I felt interseted because of the Arabic language at the
gravestone and I think maybe its related with Islam during Majapahit era.

Syaimas Items
1) Metal Coins (Matauang)

Majapahit

have

foreign

trade

connect

like

jambudwipa

(india),

Kamataka, Goda, Kamboja, Cjina, Yamana, Champa, Siam and Thailand. That
commercialized are day requipment, crafting and export commodity. As legal
finances in trading is kepeng coin came from China have circle shape with
square hole in centris and Chinese characters. The others is Ma coins, small
size like button and Gobog coin bigger than Kepeng coin describe Java
puppets like Srikandi, Semar, Togog and old Javanese year in XV-XVI A.D
century. Kepeng and Gobog coins are from bronze materials and Ma coins
from silver. The little Ma coin and Gobog coin predicted used to ceremonial
equipment.
The metal coins of Ma coins are made from silver which is 0.3cm
thick. Its origin is from Ir. Henry Maclaine Pont collections. It is from printing.
The Ma coin is for ceremonial equipment. The Kepeng coins is made from
bronze which is 0.1cm thick. Its origin is from Ir. Henry Maclaine Pont
collections. The Kepeng coin is for tools trade. The Gobog Besar and
Gobog Kecil coins are made from bronze. The technology used is printing. It
is from bronze with 0.3cm thick. The function of Gobog Besar coins are for
ceremonial equipment. I found it interesting because the old coins different
from todays coin. Old coins have perforated in the middle.
2) The Jug of Palembang (Kendi Palembang)

Palembang jug has a unique shape. There are pitchers who do not have
a drain; others have more than one drain. Drain located above the body
upright and each had base. Jug shape is also varying. There is a
hemispherical bottom, top and legs, some are carinated. The existence of
this jug may have been taken by the traders or Palembang peoples who
settled in Majapahit. Its function is used as a religious ceremony. The jug is
has a unique shape with different sizes, that caught my attention.
3) Perhiasan Tubuh

The accessories of body has used in many people, both man and
women since prehistory until now. Swan song development of top reaching
accesorries in Indonesia in classic or Hindu-Buddha period IV-XV AD century.
The materials of the accessories are metal like gold, silver, bronze, gold and
copper mixture (suasa) and zinc mixture (Brass). The kinds of accesorries
that used to head to toe accessory (crown), ear (kundala), arm bangle

(keyura), hand bangle (kankana), necklace (hara), necklace pendulum

(lontin) and foot bangle (binggel). There are also many types of jewelry.
There are Samping, Bandul Kalung Naga, Cincin, Bros and Tempat
Perhiasan. I found it interesting because the old accessories can use in
nowadays too with its different shapes.
4) Spears (Tombak)

Model of spears have two parts standing upright, there are spears eye
(blade or bamboo lath) and spears handle (landeyan). Many kind of models
of spears eye. There are sharp to flat, lingiran or form an angel like star fruit.
Round to stretch legwise, trisula, uneven tortous (luk) like luk of creese, and
then kudi model like flying heron to already to refine and softy. The spears
eyes (eye of spears) are affected from metal, iron, steel that sometime to let
of name (Meteor stone). Even though of spears handle usually from wood,
bamboo, and the last from rattan. While the function of spears there are
ceremony completely, heirloom, and heritage of war, hunter, and interior
house of Javanese (Javanese Interior). Interior spear usually completely with
songsong that is big umbrella into the door of front verandah. It is standing
position of hole in the pole (ploncon) with eyes spear up to up. I found it
interesting to see each three spears has different shape like it has swirl and
sharp at the end.

5) The Old Elephant Head Fossil (Fosil Gajah Purba)

Archaeologists have concluded that fossils discovered by a farmer in

Nganjuk regency, East Java belonged to a pre historic bovine and not ancient
elephant as originally assumed. Fossil of the elephant can be found in
northern parts of Asia, on the Malay Peninsula, up to the Timur Archipelago
and in Australia.
Fossil is the hardening of organism remains and discovered on
stratigraphy. They are bone, tooth, horn, eggshell faces, wood, etc. The basic
of fossil formation process is the shattered of organic material which is an
organic material replacement, such as mineral, calcium, silica, iron oxide,
with chemical and geological processes. The age of fossil can be absolutely
known by Dendrochronology Analysis, Thermoluminiscence (TI), Potassium
Argon, Radio Carbon Dating (c.14). On the other hand, it can be relatively
known by Collagen Content Test, Stratigraphy, Vegetation and Pollen
Analysis. I found

it interesting because it is huge and made of organic

material replacement, such as mineral, calcium, silica and iron oxide.

Aisyahs Items
1) Surya Majapahit

Surya Majapahit (The Sun of Majapahit) is the emblem commonly

found in ruins dated from Majapahit era. The emblem commonly took form of
an eight-pointed sun ray with rounded part in the center depicting Hindu
deities. The emblem might took form of a cosmological diagram haloed by
typical "Surya Majapahit" sun rays, or simple circle with typical sun rays.
Because the popularity of this sun emblem during Majapahit era, it is
suggested that the sun emblem was served as the imperial symbol or
emblem of the Majapahit empire.
The carving of Surya Majapahit usually can be found on the center
ceiling of the Garbhagriha (inner sanctum) of the temple such as Bangkal,
Sawentar, and Jawi temple. Surya Majapahit also can be found on the Stella,
carving of halo or aura at the back of the statue's head.
I personally found Surya Majapahit interesting is because this historical
items is placed in the front of Trowulan Museum building. It is like the caretaker of the museum wanted the visitor to know how Surya Majapahit had
became the frontest symbol of Majapahit empire. Moreover, the fact that
Surya Majapahit can be found in another place which used to be Majapahits
territory excites me. It means that this Surya Majapahit used to be the unity
symbol to unit the whole territory of Majapahit empire also.
2) Arca Ganesha

Ganesha, also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka, is one of the bestknown and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon. Hindu sects
worship him regardless of affiliations. Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused
and extends to Jains and Buddhists.
Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha's elephant head
makes him easy to identify. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of
obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and
wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rituals and
ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during
writing sessions. Several texts relate mythological anecdotes associated with
his birth and exploits and explain his distinct iconography.
I found Arca Ganesha is interesting because of its unique presence as a
god in an elephant form. The fact that Hindu people worship him as the god
of knowledge become another reason of why I want to documentate this
statue.
3) Samuderamanthana

Samuderamanthana is a miniature temple with a relief of Hindus epic.

Its about hunting of a holy water (Amerta). When the world was dwelled by
gods and giants, Brahma afraid that the worlds was dominated by crime,
bescause population of giant was more than god. The gods then had a
meeting and decided to stir Ksira ocean to get Amerta. The churning of the
ocean used s Mandara Mount, the turtle (Wisnu transformation) as a basem
and Basuki transform himself into a long sanke wound around the mountain.
The gods and giants pulled the snake to spn around the Mandara. Then
Andhacandra, goddess of Sura, Laksmi, Sri, Ucchaisravara, and Dhanwantari
with a jug of Amerta appeared from the bottom of the ocean. The jug fell
down to the giant, so Brahma transformed himself into a beautiful angel and
teased the giants. Finally, a jug of Amerta could be seized byt the gods.
Samuderamanthana is used as a trickle down fountain in Majapahit
empire. People of Majapahit believed that the water that came out of the
temple is Amerta, thus the water is holy, and could cure any sickness.
I chose a miniature temple of Samuderamanthana because it depict
one of the Hindus epic with its miraculous story. I found the story is

interesting to be learnt as well as the shape and the function of the miniature
temple which is very unique.
4) Arca Camundi

Camundi Statue is a severely damaged statue of a Goddes surrounded

by four small deities is found in Adimulyo Village, Karanglo, Malang. There is
an incription dating back then 1214 Saka found on the back of the statue. It
tells that the statue name is Camundi, the fiercest aspek of Goddess Durga.
It was made for celebrating the king who had conquered the whole island.
Its beleived to be the embodiment of King Kertanegara for his victory in
Pamalayu Expedition`
This statue is interesting because it has unusual form, which consist of
many deities in one statue. It also has spesific information on the back,
which means that the maker of this statue wanted it to be known and last as
an historical item.
5) Jambangan Air/The Water Vase

The water vase or Jambanan Air is a bowl with half ball form in the
base, and cylindrical on its upper section, decorated with water lily spate,
tumpal, and plants. It was made of day by wheel technique and press, and
scratch cast for its ornaments. It was functioned as a water container
This vase is interesting to me because it is placed in a glass box, for its
vulnerability and delicate structure. Moreover, it was an amazement that
items with its history for being used as an everyday household furniture for
people from couple of centuries back then.

GROUP REPORT OF SEGARAN POND

Indonesia is a country rich in historical heritage, especially in the area of Mojokerto,
which is the center of the largest empire in Indonesia. In fact, Mojokerto is a historical city, so
automatically there are a lot of historical places in Mojokerto. Now, based on the field trip we
have passed, we will describe the historical heritage of Mojokerto, the Segaran pond.
The Segaran pond of Mojokerto regency is one of the Majapahit kingdom heritage sites.
Many stories have accompanied its whereabouts. However, most believed by the elders of the
area, its existence is a mobilization of sea battle troops before being sent on a mission of
conquest. Not far from the Segaran pond there is also a museum which is a place of discovery for

antique relics of the Majapahit kingdom. In the museum we can also learn the history of
Majapahit and a little bit information about Segaran pond.

The Segaran Pond, Trowulan

History Of Segaran Pond
According to Trowulan museum data, Segaran Pond allegedly made in the 14th century.
However, Segaran Pond was founded in 1926 and it was still in a state of under the ground,
virtually invisible. Inventor of the pond is the architect of Dutch blood citizen named, Dr Henry
Maclain Pont cooperate with the first Mojokerto Regent is Kromojoyo. In fact, Trowulan
communities themselves do not realize that there is a pond there. Then the pond is restored in
1966, but the restoration is done only a modest course, not all. While in 1974, the team then did a
total renovation and the pond restoration took quite a long time of 10 years.
Description Of Segaran Pond
Segaran pond is the largest ancient pool in Indonesia, Segaran pond has a length of 375m,
width of 175 m. while the wall thickness reaches 1.60 m and a depth of 2.88 m. It is created by a
pile of bricks with no glue, to connect with one another stone that is by rubbing one another until
blended. Although in summer the pond water cannot be discharged or dry. The entrance to this
pond is on the west, with the ancient brick staircase. While there are other researchers said that
Segaran is enabled to add moisture to the kingdom of Majapahit in order to be cool.

The Bricks of the Segaran Pond

As the water from the pond, it comes from Balong Bunder and Balong Dowo which is
located in the south and southwest of the Segaran Pond. While the drains water which goes into
the pond is in the southeast. While in the south-east corner of the outer side walls, there are two
small pools coincide, and in the west-east of the corner is the water channel through the north
side. In the southeastern part, there are water canals that drain the water out in the northwest.
The Function of Segaran Pond
It is still uncertain about the functions of Segaran pond as Majapahit kingdom's heritage,
but according to the surrounding community, it is used as an entertaining or as a place for
recreation guests. For example, the function is as the princesses bathhouse. Another story came
from mainland China that it is often exploited by an emperor of Majapahit to mingle with the
empress and concubines castles. Well the pond is also said to be used by the emperor, Hayam
Wuruk to entertain guests such as general of the Chinese Government, even in the event table, he
boasts his wealth by throwing dirty party dishes into the pond such after guests used it and it is
said to be made of gold. Another story, written by salaqh the elders Trowulan, Sri Lestari Utami
(62th), Segaran pond also functioned as the mobilization of the knights of Majapahit. The
mobilization was done after the recruitment of the soldiers and when the team selections will be
sent on a mission of conquest against other governments.

Majapahit kingdom is a government that always maintains dignity in front of foreign

guests. This is approved by many findings of gold dining furniture, so that the prestige of
Majapahit in front of its guests very high. Prosperity and wealth imaging Majapahit was
amplified by folklore, that Majapahit often entertain guests at its Segaran pond edge while dirty
dining furniture directly discharged into the pond. Indeed, to this day the banquet remains a
controversial of the community. For the reason that, there are some people assume that eating
furniture thrown into the pool will be taken back to be washed, after the foreign guests were
leaving the banquet. Some are considered, the furnishings were thrown into the pool was never
taken away.

Some People Are Fishing During Our Tour

"The truth of the habit of feasting on the edge of the pool Segaran, unnecessary debate.
Because folklore that developed was based on the perception and their findings, "said Joko
Umbaran. With historical data stored in the Museum of Trowiulan, also based on a growing
variety of folklore, Retired District Archaeological Service of Mojokerto concluded that, the
making of Segaran is a top priority of supporting the people's economy, especially in agriculture.
The evident was from the moment its function as a reservoir for the irrigation of rice fields
surrounding communities. In addition to tour, local residents take advantage of this pond as a
fishing area. Even if every day the fish was caught, fish from the Segaran pond will not be
discharged; even some time ago discovered the crocodile-headed fish.
Our
Picture

at the
Segaran

Pond

CONCLUSION
Our field trip to Trowulan Museum was such an insightful and a fun trip.
Now we are able to acknowledge a little bit part of Indonesian ancient history
which is Majapahit empire. The heritages of the empire are now stored on
Trowulan Museum as a form of beautiful collections that came with many
wonderful of stories. Segaran Pond as a part of the museum complex as well
as the empire heritage is also gave us many useful information and new
experience.