Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque
| Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque Masjid Tuo Kayu Jao | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Jorong Kayu Jao, Batang Barus Nagari, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Minangkabau |
| Groundbreaking | 16th Century |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 15 m |
| Width | 10 m |
| Dome(s) | 0 |
| Minaret(s) | 0 |
The Tuo Kayu Jao Mosque (Indonesian: Old Mosque of Kayu Jao) is an old mosque in Indonesia that is located in Jorong Kayu Jao, Batang Barus Nagari, Gunung Talang District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra. The existence of the mosque was already recorded in 1599, making it the oldest mosque in Solok Regency and among the oldest surviving mosques in Indonesia.
The mosque is registered on the list of heritages in West Sumatra, which is overseen by the Preservation Hall of Ancient Relics. The mosque has been restored several times, including the restoration of one of the pillars and the replacement of the old palm roof with a new one due to its erosion. Even undergoing those restorations, however, the authenticity of the mosque is well preserved.