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Rancang caves, Kencono Historic cave

Rancang Kencono cave is a cave full of stories ranging from prehistoric times to the times of struggle Laskar Mataram. A centuries-old trees klumpit a silent witness to a variety of stories that are created in this cave.


South of the mountain is one of the counties whose territory is included in the Karst Mountains Region Sewu with a unique landscape. In addition to the phenomena at the surface (eksokarst) shaped karst hills, there is also a phenomenon in Gunungkidul below the surface (endokarst) in the form of underground rivers, valleys, lakes, and caves to luweng. Because it would not be surprised if Gunungkidul has many caves scattered in the bowels of the earth. One of the caves that anyone could enter without special equipment is Kencono Cave Design located in Bleberan Tourism Village.

Based on the book "Cultural Heritage Mosaics Yogyakarta" compiled by the Yogyakarta Archaeological Heritage Preservation Hall, Cave Design Kencono is parallel to the ancient cave cave located in the District Braholo Rongkop, it's based on the discovery of artifacts and bones are thought to have lived on for thousands of years ago . The cave, which has a spacious and airy room with klumpit tree (Terminalia edulis) are estimated to have more than two centuries-old was once used as hideouts and meeting Laskar Mataram when putting together a plan to expel the Dutch from the Sultanate Ngayogyakarta. Because it is used to design strategies for the noble purpose of this cave called Gua Rancang Kencono .To enter Design Cave Kencono enough down the stone steps that have been built long ago. Klumpit tree whose height exceeds the roof of the cave proudly welcome. Large hole caused by rotting tree trunks became visible at the age of old markers. Design Kencono cave has a large yard or space and can be used to hold meetings. Stalactites seem to decorate the cave ceiling, many of them already dead, so no water drips out of sight. In the next room there are large and small, narrow room was completely dark. To enter this space YogYES must pass through a small gap by ducking. Within this narrow space contained red and white paintings and words of encouragement addressed to the fighters. Only 10 minutes in room air was stifling, returned to the court was an option.In addition to a narrow niche and a dark cave, on the other hand there is also a tunnel that supposedly connects Cave with Waterfall Design Kencono Sri Gethuk. Upon entering the alley to walk squat YogYES occasionally even crawl because the ceiling is very short. According to the manager, most of the hall has collapsed and can not be traced. As evening approached, Cave Design Kencono faint moonlight illuminated the mystical and exotic looks. Dim starlight and park lights are not too bright to be loyal friends talking over a cup of ginger wedang. Derik insects combined with the wind creating a natural symphony of melodious and accompanying chat late into the night.

source : http://www.yogyes.com/id/yogyakarta-tourism-object/nature-and-outdoor/gua-rancang-kencono/