Historical Palaces
The locations of former kraton has been determined by historical records or archaeological efforts. Former kraton include:
- Kraton Ratu Boko, east of Yogyakarta in the Prambanan area. The structure dates from 9th century and is thought to belong to the Sailendra or Mataram Kingdom, however local inhabitants named this site after King Boko, the legendary king in Loro Jongrang folklore.
- Kraton of Majapahit in Trowulan, Mojokerto, the capital of the former Majapahit. Sites such as Pendopo Agung Majapahit are thought to be remnants of the Kraton of Majapahit.
In Banten region there are remnants of the Sultanate of Banten's palaces:
- Kraton Surosowan, Banten, former royal palace of Sultanate of Banten
- Kraton Kaibon, the former palace of queen mother
In Yogyakarta and Surakarta region, there is the remnants of Sultanate of Mataram palaces:
- Kota Gede remains of a palace from the 16th century.
- Karta and Plered, there are remains of palaces from the 17th century
- Kraton Kartasura on the outskirt of Surakarta, remains of palace and city wall, also dated from 17th century
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