Borobudur Temple Compounds
Overview
This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO's help in the 1970s.
About Borobudur Temple Compounds
Borobudur Temple Compounds is the World Heritage designation of the area of three Buddhist temples in Central Java, Indonesia. It comprises Borobudur, Mendut, and Pawon. The temples were built during the Shailendra dynasty around the 8th and 9th centuries CE and fall on a straight line.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(3 locations)
- •Pawon Temple592-003
- •Mendut Temple592-002
- •Borobudur Temple592-001
Details
- Countries
- Indonesia
- ISO Codes
- ID
- Area
- 25.51 ha
- Coordinates
- -7.6078, 110.2036
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