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   Monas is one of the historical places in Indonesia, precisely in the center of Merdeka Square, Jakarta. This place measuring 132 meters high and monas 17 m which is the symbol of the struggle for Indonesian independence. The shape of this monument has the philosophy of Lingga and Yoni. Resembling phallus, or alu alu alu and Yoni resembling rice or mix, two important things in the Indonesian agricultural tradition. The construction of this monument under the leadership of President Soekarno as the first president of the country of Indonesia. Its creation began in 1961 and began to open to the public in 1975. This place is in addition as a symbol, but as a historic sights.