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Indonesia has many historical relics of the kingdom. One of them is the area of Kotagede in Yogyakarta. This old city, was once the center of the Islamic Empire Mataram in the 16th century, is even becoming a tourist destination, domestic and abroad. Unfortunately, Joglo (ancient house where a javanese family lives) and some historical heritage are increasingly diminished. Based on the Kanthil Foundation record, Kotagede had more than 250 homes considered as historical heritage. Including the Limasan, it is like a pyramid, there are estimated at 400 old Javanese house. Since 1985 to 2005, at least 20 houses lost or sold out of Kotagede area. The government has suggested (citizen or society) that the house be part of Kotagede revitalization discourse not sold. But in fact, some are sold and taken out Kotagede. Meanwhile, there are some joglo damaged by the 2006 earthquake. Kanthil Foundation note in 2013, 67 joglo missing from the old town area because of damage caused by the earth

There are 75 collection of relics of the Majapahit era missing since 2010. Those are Sonobudoyo collection. And now, the theft (Criminal) has not revealed yet. How far Yogyakarta police handling the case? It seems that there is trouble uncovering theft case since the initial condition of the crime scene has also been damaged during processing. The most sought-after targets missing from the museum's collection is a gold mask relic of Majapahit. It becomes an icon of Sonobudoyo (culture). Its reported that the case can be inhibit upgrading the museum into international categories. The plans or proposal of upgrading the status already delivered since five years ago submitted International Council of Museums, UNESCO network. Sonobudoyo State Museum is the Regional Technical Implementation Unit at the Department of Culture of DIY, museum objects have a management function that has the value of scientific culture, the collection includes the development of cultural and educational g

Yogyakarta City in Indonesia has 14 districts. One of them is Kotagede. This city is considered as a historic neighborhood in Yogyakarta. Established in the 16th century, Kotagede remains as the first capital of Mataram Sultanate. Nowadays, there are some of the remains of the old Kotagede such as palace, the royal cemetery, the royal mosque, and defensive walls and moats. Several years ago, during the May 2006 Java earthquake, many old buildings were destroyed. The question is, how should government revitalize this city of heritage? A revitalization program of Kotagede was initiated by some institutions including local community. Some old buildings are saved. But some others sold by the owner for many complicated reasons. Therefore, Kotagede in which experienced tourism booming at the beginning of 1970s, now is still interesting to visit. Kotagede is still considered the site of origin with supernatural power being the focus of ancestral blessings and prosperity.