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In Indonesia, a 'palace' rises amid doubts

In Indonesia, a 'palace' rises amid doubts

Update: 2025-11-18
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Civilizations don’t really build palaces anymore, except in Indonesia. Its new “Garuda Palace,” shaped like a mythical bird, rises from a hilltop in the country’s fledgling new capital. The wings are formed by thousands of pillars made from dark copper. The palace is a monument to the country itself, and will eventually serve as a new home to the president and his staff. Reporter Patrick Winn was the first foreign journalist allowed in for a look.

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In Indonesia, a 'palace' rises amid doubts

In Indonesia, a 'palace' rises amid doubts

Patrick Winn