YOGYAKARTA The Kapur City Inscription is one of the archaeological relics associated with the existence of the Swirijaya Kingdom. It was found by the Dutch East Indies administrator, JK van der Meulen. Meulen found the inscription in Sungaiselan, in December 1892. This article will discuss information related to the Kapur City Inscription that helps trace Sriwijaya's footsteps.

In a study published in the Archaeological Journal of Siddhay Maritime Affairs, it was explained that the Krapur City Inscription was a stone that was stolen by Dapunta Hiyang, the ruler who came from Kadhirtuan Sr Mariwijaya. Dapunta Hiyang carved the inscription with a jagged monument stone medium with a height of 177 cm, 32 cm wide at the base, and 19 cm at the peak.

The discovery of the inscription took place on the edge of the village of Kapur City. Historical relics were found in a field of land on the edge of the rubber forest border and the residential area of the village of Kapur City. Near the location of the discovery, a mound was also found which was a temple rubble.

The writings in the Kapur City Inscription use the inscriptions of Pallawa and the Ancient Malay language. In general, the contents of the inscription contain the sprinkling and curse of Sriwijaya datu to people who are considered evil. The following is the complete content of the Purchassis City which has been described and translated by Coedes, reported from a study entitled The Problem Around the Conquest of Sr.wijaya Over Bhumi Java: An Archaeological Review Based on Mutakhir's Evidence.

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