JATIJAJAR CAVE CENTRAL JAVA

Jatijajar cave is a geological site formed by natural processes, which is located in Kebumen, Central Java. Caves are entirely formed of limestone, has a length of 250 meters, from entrance to exit dengan.lebar an average of 15 meters, and an average height of 12 meters. The location of this cave is 50 meters above sea level. Jatijajar Cave is one of the main tourism attractions in Kebumen,

This cave was discovered in 1802 by a farmer named Jayamenawi farmland above the cave. At one point Jayamenawi is taking the grass, then fell kesebuah hole turns out it was a ventilation hole in the ceiling of the cave. This hole has a center line and 4 meters high from the ground that are below 24 meters. After Jayamenawi find the cave, shortly afterwards Regent Ambal, Kebumen one of the rulers of that time, to review these locations. As they came into the cave, he encountered two teak trees grow side by side and parallel to the edge of the mouth of the cave. From the story that is the origin of the naming Jatijajar cave. At first the doors Gua still covered by soil. So after soil covering dismantled and disposed of, was found the cave entrance is now the entrance.

Inside the cave Jatijajar there are 7 (seven) river or spring, but the data is achieved easily with just four (4) rivers, namely:

River Puser Earth

river Jombor

river Rose

river kantil

For Earth and Jombor Puser river water is said to have properties can be used for any purpose according to their individual belief. Meanwhile, Rose River water supposedly if to shower or wash your face, have properties can be ageless. The Spring magnolia if the water is to wash your face or shower, it is the intention / ideals will be easily achieved,At the moment that has built a new Spring and Spring Rose Kantil, while Spring and Spring Puser Jombor Earth unspoiled and still no lights and slippery.Diorama in pairs and in Jatijajar cave there are eight (8) deorama, the sculptures there are 32 pieces. Altogether Legend tells the story of "Raden Kamandaka - Kasarung". As for the relation with Jatijajar cave was once upon a time Jatijajar cave once used to be imprisoned by Raden Kamandaka Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Pajajaran, named originally Many Cokro or Many Chakras.

Keep in mind that the ancient part of the district of Kebumen, is included territory Pajajaran, the central government in Bogor (Batutulis) in West Java, The time limit is Lukulo of Kebumen East Kali Lukulo entry into the kingdom of Majapahit, while Kali Lukulo west entrance area Pajajaran Kingdom. While the story was the district Pasir Luhur, the area of Purwokerto Baturaden or in the 14th century. But overall dioramanya mounted inside the Cave Jatijajar.