Criksetra: Jurnal Pendidikan Sejarah
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023)

Sukuh and Cetho Temples: A Comparative Study of History, Architect, and Culture

Isawati (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Musa Pelu (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Nur Fatah Abidin (Universitas Sebelas Maret)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jun 2025

Abstract

Sukuh Temple and Cetho Temple are relics of high value and inherit the values of life for the surrounding community. Archaeologically these two temples have differences. On that basis, the problem in this study is how to compare the history of Sukuh Temple and Cetho Temple as well as from architectural and cultural aspects. This article then aims to explain the similarities and differences in the historical, architectural and cultural aspects of Sukuh and Cetho Temples. The research method used is qualitative with an exploratory study that is descriptive naturalistic in nature. The results showed that the Sukuh and Cetho Temples were built during the Majapahit Kingdom. In the architectural aspect, Sukuh and Cetho Temples have similarities and differences related to the shape, location and arrangement of the reliefs. In terms of cultural aspects, the people around Sukuh and Cetho Temples have local traditions and culture, namely Grebek Sukuh, Ruwatan Tradition, Galungan Ceremony, Dawuhan, Pancawali Krama and Medang Siang. This tradition contains religious values, mutual cooperation, togetherness and tolerance values.

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criksetra

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Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

Description

Historiography means the writing of history based on the critical examination of sources, the selection of particular details from the authentic materials in those sources, and the synthesis of those details into a narrative that stands the test of critical examination. Historiography studies cover ...