User:Jennifermead96/Contributions to Srivijaya Article

Who What Where - Indonesian/Thai archipelago Religion Significance of Buddhism Palembang Something we think has archaeological significance Trade and Palembang

Srivijayan gold statuettes of kings & gold vessel offerings Made in the likeness of each ascending king It is taboo to melt one down, punishable by death When the king is ill, he will distribute his weight in silver to the poor Believed to delay further deterioration of his health Kingship passed to the king’s son who could bear the weight of the royal golden “cap” Made of gold and designed with jewels, it is known to have been quite heavy Monuments & Architecture Not many left behind, some temples and monuments/statues Society prioritized economy > building Language and Writing System Malay → Trading Language Sanskirt → Brought, possibly, by Chinese Monks Buddhist Kingdom Maybe introduced from India Was a center for learning about Buddhism in SE Asia Evidence seen in temples but other aspects of society were made from perishable materials