Siliran (Yogyakarta)

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Kampung Siliran

Name of one village in Jeron Beteng (inside fortress) of Yogyakarta Palace. The word comes from the word siliran : silir + 'an' suffix. In the Java dictionary of S. Prawiroatmojo, it is said 'silir' interpreted as servants in the palace who guarded the palace lamp or other lighting devices. Further developments, 'siliran' have meaning as the place of the servants.
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Coordinates:   7°48'47"S   110°22'1"E
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