Kolam Segaran (Kabupaten Mojokerto)

Indonesia / Jawa Timur / Mojoagung / Kabupaten Mojokerto / Jl. Pendapa Agung
 pond, historical building, archaeology/history education
Segaran Pool is a large rectangular pool with size 800 x 500 metres. The name Segaran originated from the word 'segara' in Javanese which means 'sea', probably the local suggest that the large pool is the miniature of the sea. Surrounding the water basin is rectangular wall made of red brick thus make the form of the pool. The pool brick structure is discovered in 1926 by Maclain Pont, at that the pool was covered in dirt and mud. Reconstruction took place some years later and now Segaran pool is functioned by locals as recreational pool and fishing pond. The brick structure originated from 14-15th century Majapahit era. The actual function of the pool is unknown. The study suggested that the pool probably served various functions, but mainly the as city reservoir, the source of fresh water essential for high density urban area, especially during dry season. Another local popular belief is this pool is use as the bathplace and swimming pool to train Majapahit troops, also as recreational pool for Majapahit royalties to entertain the envoys and guests.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trowulan#Archaeological_sites
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Coordinates:   7°33'28"S   112°22'58"E

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