Jakarta, Dec. 19 -- Indonesia has received a replica of the Nalanda Copperplate Inscription from the Government of India, which has been placed at the Muarajambi Museum within the Muarajambi National Cultural Heritage Area.

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon said the handover was significant in strengthening Indonesia's historical narrative, particularly the link between Muarajambi and past centers of learning and global civilization.

"This inscription clearly connects Muarajambi with Nalanda, Srivijaya, the Syailendra Dynasty and the Pala Dynasty in India. It is not merely an artifact, but concrete evidence that the Muarajambi region has been an important hub of international scientific, religious and cultural networks since the ninth centu...