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315: 610: 625: 640: 182: 210: 655: 815: 424: 29: 457:(guardian complementary) temples. Originally, Prambanan consists of 240 structures, Sewu consists of 249 structures, while Lumbung temple consists of 17 structures. With combined numbers of over 500 temples, Prambanan Temple Compounds represents not only an architectural and cultural treasure, but also an example of religious harmony and peaceful cohabitation between faiths in Indonesia's past. 217: 189: 829: 387:
method, which means the temple will be reconstructed if only at least 75 percent of the original stones remains. The reconstruction of the main Shiva temple in Prambanan complex was completed around 1953 and inaugurated by Indonesia's first president
692:. Buddhist temple located a few kilometres east from Sewu temple compound. The temple probably dated from 9th century. Thought to have been built by a Hindu king for his Buddhist queen. Two main temples with reliefs of 975: 794:. 9th-century Hindu temple discovered in 1966, once buried 6.5 metres under volcanic ash. The main temple houses a linga and yoni, and the wall surround it displayed the images of Agastya, Durga, and Ganesha. 1158: 1386: 1272: 346:. Lumbung and Bubrah also dated from around the same period or slightly later. Prambanan however, was the latest addition in the complex, finished and inaugurated in 856 during the reign of 1406: 314: 487:
or Hindu deity statues venerated in Prambanan complex including the main deity Shiva Mahadeva, Vishnu, Brahma, Durga Mahisasuramardini, Ganesha, Agastya, and Nandi bull.
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began the reconstruction of the compound, and proper restoration took place in 1930 with modest result due to loss of the temple stones. Only a number of the smaller
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After the move of the capital to eastern Java circa the 11th century, the temple was neglected. For centuries later, it fell into disrepair, buried under
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located between Lumbung in the south and Sewu in the north. Experts believe that the temple was designed as a part of the greater Sewu temple compound
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Outside of Prambanan Temple Tourism Park there are numerous temples and archaeological sites located just a few kilometres away, they are:
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temples or complementary smaller shrines that most are still in ruins, restoration efforts still continue to this day.
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giant statues, is the largest Buddhist temple complex in Indonesia, and the second largest Buddhist temple after
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volcanic debris and shaken by earthquakes. The temple collapsed in about 1600s due to a massive earthquake.
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shrines of Prambanan and Sewu complex were reconstructed during the Dutch East Indies period prior to the
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Origin of Man in Southeast Asia 5: Part 2; Hindu Temples in the Malay Peninsula and Archipelago
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After the World War II, the reconstruction efforts continues by implementing the
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The temple was in ruins during its rediscovery back in early 19th century in the
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designation of a group of Hindu temple compounds that lie on the border between
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The temple compounds date from the 8th to 9th century CE, linked with historic
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Sewu or originally known as Manjusrigrha complex, with its four pairs of
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status. The temple compounds are located within Prambanan Tourism Park (
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temple compounds, all are located within Prambanan Archaeological Park.
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statues, some collapsed, representing different poses and expressions.
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Statue of Shiva in the ruin of Prambanan main temple in 1895
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Special Region of Yogyakarta
Klaten Regency
Central Java
7°45′8″S 110°29′30″E / 7.75222°S 110.49167°E / -7.75222; 110.49167
UNESCO World Heritage Site
session
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Southeast Asia
Prambanan Temple Compounds is located in Java
Prambanan Temple Compounds is located in Indonesia
World Heritage
Yogyakarta
Central Java
Indonesia
Prambanan
Lumbung
Bubrah
Sewu
candi
Indonesian
Javanese
Opak River
Kewu Plain
Mataram kingdom
Angkor

Mataram Kingdom
Shailendras
Kalasan

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