Aceh was first known as Aceh Darussalam (1511–1945). Upon its formation in 1956 it bore the name Aceh before being renamed to the Daerah Istimewa Aceh (Aceh Special Region; …

The Sultanate of Aceh, officially the Kingdom of Aceh Darussalam (Acehnese: Acèh Darussalam; Jawoë: اچيه دارالسلام ‎), was a sultanate centered in the modern-day Indonesian province of Aceh.

Jan 26, 2020 · Aceh is a province in the northern tip of Indonesia and sees far fewer visitors than many other parts of the country. The province is known for the devastating tsunami of 2004 …

3 days ago · Also known as: Acheh, Achin, Atjeh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, State of Aceh, Abode of Peace Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Past spellings include Acheh, Atjeh and Achin. Aceh is known for its political independence and fierce resistance to control by outsiders. There is a sociocultural divide as well; the Acehnese …

Aceh (/ ˈ ɑː tʃ eɪ /) is a province of Indonesia at the northern end of Sumatra.Its capital and largest city is Banda Aceh.It is close to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India across the …

Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman. Banda Aceh. With its brilliant-white walls, ebony-black domes and towering minaret, this 19th-century mosque is a dazzling sight.