Mount Nglanggeran is an ancient volcano about 60 million yearsold located in the region Baturagung, the northern part of Gunung Kidul Regency at an altitude of about 200-700 masl.
Located in the village Nglanggeran Patuk District, these attractions can be reached about 15 minutes or about 22 milesfrom city Wonosari.
This region is a region with litologinya reputedly composed by oldvolcanic materials and the landscape has a beauty that is very unique geology and high scientific value. Based on the results ofnumerous studies and references, Nglanggeran mountain is an ancient volcano, the existence long before the formation of MountMerapi in Sleman district.
This region is a region with litologinya reputedly composed by oldvolcanic materials and the landscape has a beauty that is very unique geology and high scientific value. Based on the results ofnumerous studies and references, Nglanggeran mountain is an ancient volcano, the existence long before the formation of MountMerapi in Sleman district.
The name comes from the word planggaran Nglanggeranmeaningful every bad behavior must be caught. Some are said, the name of the hill 700 meters altitude above sea level, withlasting meaning a safe and peaceful village.
Besides the title, the mountain is composed of many stones are known by the name of Mount Wayang because there is a mountain / rock that resembles a puppet characters. According to the Javanese traditional beliefs Mount Nglanggeran guarded byWijaya and Punakawan Ongko Kyi. Punakawan the puppet characters, namely Semar, Gareng, Petruk and Bagong.
Besides the title, the mountain is composed of many stones are known by the name of Mount Wayang because there is a mountain / rock that resembles a puppet characters. According to the Javanese traditional beliefs Mount Nglanggeran guarded byWijaya and Punakawan Ongko Kyi. Punakawan the puppet characters, namely Semar, Gareng, Petruk and Bagong.
Another belief says that Mount Nglanggeran as the Mount of Revelation because the mountain is believed to meditation as a means of obtaining revelation from God Almighty. Water from the mountain Nglanggeran often taken from the Sultan's Palacecourtiers as a means to please the public peace and safety of allDIY. Not surprisingly, some people still mengeramatkan mountain.On the eve of new year Kliwon Java or Friday, some people prefer meditation at the top of this mountain.
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