Notes on Assessment of Cultural Significance of the 18th-Century Old Mosque: A Case Study of the Al-Anwar Angke Mosque Jakarta

This paper discusses the assessment process of cultural significance Al-Anwar Angke Mosque in Jakarta. The mosque has been designated as an important heritage, which architectural, historical, and sociocultural values are explicitly demonstrated. Furthermore, was also considered a symbol diverse community Batavia. However, 18th-century undergone physical (including its details ornaments) environmental changes due to sociocultural, economic, political dynamics. Therefore, continuous monitoring is essential protect historic buildings, heritage should be assessed periodically. includes aesthetic, scientific, spiritual criteria. Data collection analysis based on observation, interviews, related literature. some critical notes indicate that must performed regularly continuously. Thus, such required understand unique artefacts. rather than determine role within ever-changing context. As pointed out process, article reveals importance recording digitizing knowledge comprehend past, present, future. Moreover, appreciation might understood differently current urban dynamic. needs accommodate participation multidisciplinary approach understanding architectural driven by paradigm shift from physical-based value-based system.