Patimburak Old Mosque, Fakfak, Indonesia

Local people know this mosque as Patimburak Old Mosque. According to historical records, this mosque has existed for more than 200 years ago, even the oldest mosque in the district of Fakfak. The building is still standing strong and functioning until today was built in 1870, an imam named Abuhari Kilian.

Traditional aura appeared when visited the location of the old mosque. In the village was inhabited more than 35 head of the family you will find that blend simplicity of building mosques

and community life.

At first glance the mosque building area of ​​not more than 100 square meters this looks normal. But try to look more closely. This mosque is unique in its architecture, which is a mix of mosques and churches. Musa Heremba, Mosque imam confessed Patimburak mosque building has undergone several renovations. Despite maintaining its original architecthure, but the original material that has not changed is the four pillars contained in the mosque.

In the colonial period, the mosque has even been hit by bomb the Japanese army. Until now, the incident left bullet holes in the pillars of the mosque.