Tuo_Kayu_Jao_Mosque
Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque
Mosque in Solok, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque (Indonesian: Old Mosque of Kayu Jao) is an old mosque in Indonesia that is located in Jorong Kayu Jao, Batang Barus Nagari, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra.[2] The existence of the mosque was already recorded in 1599, making it the oldest mosque in Solok Regency and among the oldest surviving mosques in Indonesia.[3][2]
The mosque is registered on the list of heritages in West Sumatra, which is overseen by the Preservation Hall of Ancient Relics.[4] The mosque has been restored several times, including the restoration of one of the pillars and the replacement of the old palm roof with a new one due to its erosion. Even undergoing those restorations, however, the authenticity of the mosque is well preserved.