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Kampong Hulu Mosque (built 1720 onwards)
The Kampung Hulu Mosque was built in 1720 by Dato Samsuddin Bin Arom, a representative for the Malays during the Dutch colonial period. During that time religious pluralism was allowed to flourish, and the local populations headed by "Kapitans" constructed places of worship according to their needs. This building is fairly unusual for a mosque, inspired obviously more by Sumatran architecture than by the Arab prototype. Instead of minarets there is only one tall tower.
The roof consists of three levels and the inside roof is a dome made of carved sea stones. (Only Muslims may enter the interior).
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All images 2005 Timothy M. Ciccone
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Any meaningful architecture must be a response to the needs of its environs. The 3-tier roof is certainly suitable for hot, humid tropical clilmate, and the raised flooring staves off the ill-effects of the expected occasional flooding, especially that the mosque is situated so near the river.
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