Prambanan temple.

Prambanan temple or Loro Jonggrang is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century BC. This temple is dedicated to Trimurti, the three main Hindu gods Brahma as the creator god, Vishnu as the preserver god, and Shiva as a god of destruction. Based on the inscriptions Siwagrha original name of this temple complex is Siwagrha (Sanskrit which means 'house of Shiva'), and indeed in garbagriha (main hall) of the temple sits a statue of Shiva Mahadeva three meters high which shows that in this temple of Lord Shiva are preferred.
The temple complex is located in the district of Prambanan, Sleman and sub Prambanan, Klaten, approximately 17 kilometers northeast of Yogyakarta, 50 kilometers southwest of Surakarta and 120 kilometers south of Semarang, exactly on the border between the provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta. It is very unique, Prambanan temple is located in the administrative area Bokoharjo village, Prambanan, Sleman, while the entrance to the Prambanan temple complex located in the village administration Tlogo, Prambanan, Klaten.
This temple is including the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. The architecture of the building is tall and slender shape in accordance with Hindu architecture in general with the Shiva temple as the main temple has a height reached 47 meters towering in the middle of the complex cluster of temples are smaller. As one of the grandest temples in Southeast Asia, Prambanan temple is the main attraction of tourists visiting from all over the world.
According to the inscription Siwagrha, this temple was built in about 850 BC by Rakai Pikatan, and continue to be developed and expanded by Balitung Maha Sambu, during Medang Mataram kingdom.

Etymology.

Name Prambanan, is derived from the name of the village where the temple stands, believed to be the change of the name of the dialect of Javanese language of the term theology Hindu Para Brahman means "Brahman Supreme" is Brahman or the eternal realities highest and greatest that can not be described, which is often equated with the concept of God in Hinduism. Another opinion considers the Brahman may refer to the heyday of the temple was formerly filled by brahmins. Another opinion put forward the notion that the name "Prambanan" comes from the root word mban in the Java language that is meaningful to bear or have a task, refer to the Hindu gods who took on the task to organize and run the harmony of the universe.
The original name of this Hindu temple complex is the name of Sanskrit; Siwagrha (House of Shiva) or Siwalaya (Natural Shiva), based shivagrha inscription which is dated 778 Saka (856 AD). Trimurti glorified in this temple complex of three main temples venerate Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. But Shiva Mahadeva who occupy the main hall in the temple of Shiva is the god most venerated in this temple complex.

History.

Development.

Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple and grandest ever built in the ancient Javanese kingdom Hindu temple construction was started by Rakai Pikatan as a rival Buddhist temple of Borobudur and Sewu temple which is located not far from Prambanan. Some historians have long suspected that the construction of grand Hindu temple to mark the return to power Sanjaya family on Java, it is related to the theory of the twin house of different beliefs competing; namely the Sanjaya dynasty of Hindu and Buddhist Sailendra dynasty. Surely, with the construction of this temple indicate that Hinduism Saiwa back the support of the royal family, after the Sailendra dynasty tend to be more supportive Mahayana Buddhist. It is marked that the kingdom Medang switch focus their religious support, from Mahayana Buddhism to the cult of Shiva.
The building was first built around 850 AD by Rakai Pikatan and continuously refined and expanded by King Lokapala and king Balitung Maha Sambu. Based on the inscriptions Siwagrha to the year 856 AD, the sacred building was built to honor the god Shiva, and the original name of the building is in Sanskrit is Siwagrha (Sanskrit: Shiva-grha which means: 'The house of Shiva') or Siwalaya (Sanskrit: Shiva-laya that means: 'Realm of Shiva' or 'Natural Shiva'). In this inscription mentioned that during the construction of the temple Siwagrha ongoing, carried out public works also changes in the water system to move the streams near this temple. River in question is the Peel river that flows from north to south along the west side of the temple complex of Prambanan. Historians suspect that the original flow of the river curving turn towards the east, and is considered too close to the temple so that erosion of the river could endanger the construction of the temple. This water system project done by creating a new river that cuts spatula curved river with the north-south axis along the west wall outside the temple complex. Former river channel original and then backfilled to provide broader land for the construction of a row of ancillary temple (temple or temple guards escort).
Some archaeologists believe that the Shiva statue in Garbhagriha (main hall) in the Shiva temple as the main temple is a statue of the king Balitung embodiment, as the statue pedharmaan him posthumously.
This building complex periodically continue to be refined by the kings of Mataram Medang the next, like a king Daksha and Tulodong, and expanded by constructing additional hundreds of temples around the main temple. Because of the grandeur of this temple, Prambanan temple serves as a grand temple Mataram Kingdom, where important ceremonies convening various kingdoms. At the height of its glory, historians suspect that hundreds of pastors brahmin and his students gathered and inhabit the outer court of the temple to study the Vedas and implement various Hindu rituals and ceremonies. While the center of the Mataram kingdom palace royal or supposedly located somewhere near Prambanan in Kewu Plain.

Abandoned.

Around the year 930-an, the capital of the kingdom moved to East Java by Mpu SINDOK, who founded isyana dynasty. Causes move the center of power is not known for certain. But very likely caused by the great eruption of Mount Merapi, which rises about 20 kilometers north of the temple of Prambanan. Other possible causes are wars and power struggles. After the transfer of the capital, Prambanan temple began neglected and unkempt, so this temple slowly begin to deteriorate and crumble.
The temple building totally collapsed allegedly due to severe earthquakes in the 16th century. Although no longer the center of religious and worship of Hindus, the temple is still recognizable and unknown by the people who inhabit villages around Java. Temples and statues of Durga in the main building of this temple Javanese folk tales that inspired the legend of Rara Jonggrang. After the split of the Sultanate of Mataram in 1755, the ruins of the temple and the nearby river Opaque be a sign of a barrier between the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo).

Rediscovery.

Local residents Java citizens around the temple was aware of this temple. But they do not know the real historical background, who is the king and the royal what has built this monument. As a result of the imagination, local community creating local fairy tale to explain the origin of the existence of this temple; colored with a fantastic story about the demon king, thousands of temples built by spirits and demons in just one night, as well as the beautiful princess who was cursed into a statue. Prambanan legend known as Rara Jonggrang story.
In 1733, the temple was discovered by CA. Lons a Dutch nationality. This temple attracted worldwide attention when during the British occupation of Java. When Colin Mackenzie, a subordinate surveyor Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, find this temple. Although Sir Thomas then ordered a further investigation, the ruins of this temple remained abandoned until decades. No serious excavations conducted during the 1880s that unfortunately even fertilize the practice of looting carving and stone temples. Then in 1855 Jan Willem IJzerman started to clean up and move some of the rocks and soil of the temple. Moments later Isaac Groneman massive demolition and the temple stones were piled haphazardly along the Peel River. Statues and reliefs were taken by Dutch nationals and used as garden ornaments, while the natives use stone temples for building materials and house foundation.

Restoration.

The restoration began in 1918, but a serious effort begins in earnest in the 1930s. In 1902-1903, Theodoor van Erp keep parts that are prone to collapse. In the years 1918-1926, followed by the Bureau of Antiquities (Oudheidkundige Dienst) under PJ Perquin in a more systematic manner according to the rules of archeology. As known predecessors perform removal and demolition of thousands of stones indiscriminately without thinking about the restoration effort back. In 1926 De Haan continued until his death in 1930. In 1931 was replaced by Ir. V.R. van Romondt up in 1942 and later handed over the leadership of the renovation was the son of Indonesia and it continued until 1993
Renovation efforts continue to be done even now. The restoration of the Shiva temple that is the main temple complex was completed in 1953 and inaugurated by the first President of the Republic of Indonesia Sukarno. Many parts of the temple was renovated, using new stone, because many original stones are stolen or reused elsewhere. A temple will be renovated only when at least 75% original stone is still there. Therefore, many small temples are not rebuilt and just looks foundation course.
Now, the temple was included in the World Heritage Site protected by UNESCO, awarded UNESCO status in 1991. Today, some parts of the Prambanan temple being renovated to repair damage caused by the Yogyakarta earthquake of 2006. This earthquake has damaged a number of buildings and sculptures.

Contemporary events.

In the early 1990s the government moved the markets and villages spread wildly around the temple, displacing villages and rice fields in the area around the temple, and restore it into a park immemorial. The archaeological park covers a large area on the edge of Yogyakarta-Solo highway on the south side, covering the entire temple complex of Prambanan, including Candi Lumbung, Bubrah temple and Sewu in the north. In 1992 the Government of Indonesia state-owned company, Limited PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan and Ratu Boko. This business entity in charge of managing archaeological tourist park in Borobudur, Prambanan, Ratu Boko, as well as the surrounding region. Prambanan is a famous tourist attraction in Indonesia visited by many tourists in domestic or foreign tourists.
Just across the river Peel complex built Trimurti stage and theater performances are regularly held Ramayana. Open stage right Trimurti located opposite the temple on the west bank of the river with a background Peel highlighted Prambanan light. Open stage is only used during the dry season, while in the rainy season, the show moved on a closed stage. Puppet Javanese dance Ramayana people are valuable tradition of Javanese court which has hundreds of years old, usually performed in the palace and began to be shown in Prambanan during the full moon since the 1960s. Since then Prambanan has become a tourist attraction and ancient culture in Indonesia.
After a massive restoration in the 1990s, Prambanan is also back at the center of Hindu worship in Java. The revival of religious values ​​Prambanan is because there is quite a lot people Hindus, both immigrants from Bali or Java citizens returning Hindu living in Yogyakarta, Klaten and surrounding areas. Every year Hindus from Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces gathered at Prambanan temple to hold the ceremony on the holy day of Galungan, Tawur Kesanga, and Nyepi.
On May 27, 2006 an earthquake of 5.9 on the Richter scale (while the United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale) hit Bantul and surrounding areas. The earthquake caused severe damage to many buildings and mortality in the population around. This earthquake centered on Peel tectonic faults are faults in the direction of Peel river valley near Prambanan. One of the buildings are badly damaged Prambanan temple complex, especially the Brahma temple. Early photographs show that despite the complex of buildings remain intact, the damage is significant. Larger rock fragments, including panel-carved panels and waterless Vajra fallen and scattered on the ground. These temples were closed from tourist visits to the damage and the danger of collapse can be taken into account. Yogyakarta archeology hall states that it can take many months to determine the extent of the damage caused by this earthquake. A few weeks later, in 2006 the site re-opened for tourist visits. In 2008, there were a number of Indonesian tourists 856 029 and 114 951 foreign tourists visited Prambanan. On January 6, 2009 Nandi temple restoration is complete. In 2009, the space inside the main temple is closed from the tourist traffic for security reasons.

The temple complex.

The entrance to the building complex is located in the four corners of the wind direction, but the direction toward the building is to the east, the main entrance of this temple is the east gate. Prambanan temple complex consists of:
* 3 Trimurti temple: the temple of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma
* 3 Wahana temple: temple Nandi, Garuda, and Geese
* 2 Temple Apit: located between rows of Trimurti temples and temples rides in
      the north and south
* 4 Temple Kelir: located in the 4 direction right behind the entrance to the inner
      courtyard or the core zone
* 4 Temple Stakes: located at the 4 corners of the pages or the core zone
      224 ancillary temples: 4 rows are arranged in concentric with the number of
      temples from the innermost to the outermost rows: 44, 52, 60, and 68
      then there are a total of 240 temples in the complex of Prambanan.
Originally there were 240 large and small temples at Prambanan temple complex. But now only 18 temples; ie 8 main temples and 8 small temples in the core zone and 2 ancillary temples. Many ancillary temples have not been restored, of 224 perwara only 2 that have been restored, leaving only a pile of stones scattered about. Prambanan temple complex consists of three zones; The first is the outer zone, the second is the middle zone consisting of hundreds of temples, the third is in a zone which is the zone of the main temple is the holiest place eight and eight small temples.
Prambanan temple complex cross-section of the plan is based on a square yan land consists of three sections or zones, each zone is bordered pages andesite stone wall. The outer zone is marked with a square fence on each side along the 390 meters, with the orientation of the Northeast - Southwest. Unless the remaining southern gate, part of another gate and walls of the temple are many missing. The function of the outer courtyard is not known; the possibility of park land is sacred, or dormitory complex Brahmin and his students. Perhaps first building standing in the outer courtyard is made of wood, so it had rotted and destroyed nothing left.
Prambanan is one of the largest Hindu temples in Southeast Asia apart from Angkor Wat. The three main temples called Trinity and dedicated kepadantiga main god Trimurti: Shiva the Destroyer, Vishnu the Preserver and Brahma the Creator. Shiva in this temple complex are preferred and more exalted than the other two gods Trimurti. Shiva temple as well as the main building of the largest and highest, 47 meters tall.

Shiva temple.

Pages in the zone is the sacred temple complex mostly three zones. Court high surface and with plans caged stone fence with four gates at the four points of the compass. In this page with the surface of the sand there are eight main temple; namely the three main temples called Trimurti temple ("three state"), dedicated to the three supreme Hindu gods: Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer.
Shiva temple as the main temple is the largest building in the temple complex at once centipede Rara Jonggrang, measuring 47 meters high and 34 meters wide. Mastaka peak or peak temple is crowned modified diamond shape that symbolizes Vajra or thunderbolt. Vajra forming a companion version of the Hindu stupa found in Buddhist temples without water. Shiva temple surrounded hallway decorated with a gallery that tells the story of Ramayana; engraved on a wall inside the balustrade. On top of this balustrade fenced waterless lineup that also shaped Vajra. To follow the story in this order, the visitors had to enter from the east side, then do pradakshina which revolves around the temple according clockwise. This led to the Ramayana story Brahma temple.
Shiva temple in the middle, contains five rooms, one room in each direction of the wind and the garbagriha, the main room and the largest located in the center of the temple. Eastern room connected to the main room where sits a statue of Shiva Mahadeva (Shiva as the embodiment of Supreme Deity) as high as three meters. This statue has Lakçana (attribute or symbol) of Shiva, which is chandrakapala (skull above a crescent moon), jatamakuta (crown of glory), and Trinetra (third eye) on his forehead. This statue has four arms that hold the attributes of Shiva, as aksamala (rosary), camara (horsetail hair repellent flies), and trident. This statue wearing upawita (rope caste) in the form of a serpent (cobra). Shiva depicted wearing a loincloth of a tiger skin, depicted with carved head, paws, and tail of a tiger on his thighs. Most historians beranggapa that this Shiva statue embodies Balitung king as god Shiva, as the statue pedharmaan him posthumously. So that when the body dies, the spirit is considered reunited with his Lord dropper is Shiva. Mahadeva Shiva statue stands on a lotus pedestal on the foundation of a square-shaped yoni on the north side of the carved serpent (cobra).
Three other smaller space saving statues smaller size associated with Shiva. In the southern area there Resi Agastya, Ganesha son of Shiva in the west room, and in the north there is a statue sakti or wife of Shiva, Durga Mahisasuramardini, depicting Durga as repellent Mahisasura, giant ox attacking Swargaloka. Durga is also called Rara Jonggrang (slender virgin) by the locals. This image is associated with the daughter of legendary figures Rara Jonggrang.

Brahma temple and Vishnu temples.

Two other temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which is located on the north side and the other dedicated to Brahma, which is located on the south side. The second temple is facing east and only one room, which is dedicated to the gods. Brahma Temple store Vishnu temple statue of Brahma and Vishnu statue store measuring nearly 3 meters high. Brahma and Vishnu temple size is the same, namely a width of 20 meters and a height of 33 meters.

Wahana temple.

Right in front of the temple there are three temples Trimurti smaller than Brahma and Vishnu temples are dedicated to the vehicle or the vehicle's gods; Nandi the bull vehicle of Shiva, Brahma rides the swan, and the Garuda Wisnu vehicle. The temples of this vehicle is located right in front of the god rider. In front there is a Shiva temple Nandi temple, in which there is a statue of Nandi bull. On the wall behind the statue of Nandi at the left and right flank and the statue of the moon god Chandra Surya the sun god. Chandra is depicted standing on 10 horse-drawn carriages, while Surya standing on a horse-drawn carriage 7. Right in front of the temple of Brahma temple there Geese. The temple was empty and no statues of swans in it. Maybe once residing Goose as vehicle of Brahma statue in it. In front of the temple of Vishnu temples are dedicated to Garuda, but just as the temple Geese, in this temple not found the statue of Garuda. Garuda may first statue ever existed in this temple. Until now the emblem of Garuda become important in Indonesia, namely Garuda Pancasila as the state emblem.

Apit temple, temple Kelir, and Temple Stakes.

Among the sixth row of the main temples, there are temples Apit. Apit temple size is almost equal to the size of the ancillary temples, which is 14 meters high with a footprint sketch 6 x 6 meters. Besides the 8 main temple there are small temples in the form of a small temple that may function resembles pelinggihan in Bali Hindu temple or a place to put cymbals offerings, as well as a shelter in front of the entrance. This small temples namely; 4 Temple Kelir at the four corners of the wind in front of the entrance, and 4 Temple Stakes at each corner. Kelir temple and temple-shaped peg miniature temple without a ladder with a height of about 2 meters.

Ancillary temples.

Two walls that limit with the two-page plan, set up with the proper orientation of the four winds. The second wall of a length of 225 meters on each side. In between the two walls is the second page or second zone. The second zone consists of 224 perwara are arranged in four concentric rows. The temples are built on the four steps of the terraces are increasingly central to slightly higher. Four lines of the temples are smaller than the main temple. The temples are called "ancillary temples" of the temple guard or complementary temple. Ancillary temples arranged in four rows of concentric inner line consists of 44 temples, 52 temples second line, third line 60 temples, and the fourth line at the same time the outer row consists of 68 temples.
Perwara each measuring 14 meters high with a footprint sketch 6 x 6 meters, and the total number of ancillary temples on this page is 224 temples. All of these ancillary temples have one staircase and the entrance in the direction toward the main, except 16 temples around the corner which has two staircases and two entrances facing outwards. If most of the roof of the temple in the core zone of the page in the form of Vajra, the roof of the temple symbolizing Charles ancillary shaped jewel.
Originally there were many temples in these pages, but only a few have been restored. Perwara form is designed uniforms. Historians suspect that the temples are financed and built by local authorities as a sign of devotion and sacrifice for the king. While there is an opinion that connects four ancillary lines symbolize the four castes, and only those whose caste members are allowed to enter and worship in it; innermost row just inserted by the Brahmins, in addition to the outside line is temple row for knights, Vaishya and Sudra. While others do not see the relationship between the chapel and the four castes. Ancillary lines may be used for worship, or a place for meditation for the pastor and his flock.
Architecture.
Prambanan temple architecture guided by the traditions of Hindu architecture that is based on the book of Wastu Literature. Mandala pattern follows the plan of the temple, while the towering form of the temple is the hallmark of a Hindu temple. Prambanan real name Siwagrha and is designed to resemble the home of Shiva, which is the shape of the sacred mountain Mahameru, where the gods reside. All parts of the temple complex follows the model of the universe according to the concept of Hindu cosmology, which is divided into several layers realm, natural or Loka.
Such as Borobudur, Prambanan temple also has a level zone, starting from the less sacred to the most sacred zone. Although the names are different, each Hindu concept has existed in the Buddhist concept on the same basis.

Both the layout of the ground horizontally or vertically divided into three zones :

* Bhurloka (in Buddhism: Kamadhatu), is the lowest realm of mortals; humans,
   animals, as well as spirits and demons. In this sphere man is still tied with less
   lust, passion, and a way of life that is impure. Terlar page and foot of the
   temple symbolizes the realm bhurloka.
* Bhuwarloka (in Buddhism: Rupadhatu), is a natural tegah, a saint, sage,
   ascetic, and lowly gods. In this human nature began to see the light of truth.
   The central courtyard and the temple symbolizes the realm bhuwarloka.
* Swarloka (in Buddhism: Arupadhatu), is the highest realm as well as the shrine    of the gods dwell, also called Swargaloka. An inner courtyard and roof of the
   temple symbolizes the realm swarloka. The roof of the temples at Prambanan
   complex decorated with waterless mastaka be ratna (Sanskrit: jewel),
   Prambanan is a modified form of Ratna Vajra shape that symbolizes the
   diamond or thunderbolt. In the ancient architecture of Javanese Hindu,
   Buddhist Hindu Charles is a sideline to the stupa, which serves as waterless or
   temples mastaka.
At the time of restoration, just below the statue of Shiva in the bottom of the main room there is a Shiva temple in the wells is essentially pripih (stone box). The 5.75-meter-deep wells and pripih stone coffin was found on a pile of charcoal, wood, soil, and bones of sacrificial animals. Pripih contained in sacred objects such as sheets of gold inscribed with characters Waruna (god of the sea) and Parwata (mountain god). In a stone coffin, there are sheets of copper mixed with charcoal, ash, and soil, 20 pieces of ancient money, a few grains of gems, glass, pieces of gold, and a sheet of silver, shells, and 12 sheets of gold (5 of them in the form of a turtle, a snake dragon (cobra), lotus, altar, and eggs).

Relief.

Ramayana and Krishnayana.

The temple is decorated with a narrative that tells the Hindu epics; Ramayana and Krishnayana. This revolves around a series of reliefs carved into the wall of the balustrade along the aisle galleries that surround the three main temples. Relief is read from right to left with a clockwise motion around the temple. This is in accordance with the ritual circumambulation, which surrounds the building sacred ritual clockwise by pilgrims. Ramayana story begins on the east side of the temple of Shiva and Brahma temple continued to the temple. On the balustrade of Vishnu temple there Krishnayana narrative reliefs that tell the life of Krishna as one Awatara Vishnu.
Relief Ramayana illustrates how Shinta, Rama's wife, abducted by Ravana. Commander nation Wanara (monkey), Hanuman, come to the aid of Lanka to seek Rama Shinta. This story is also featured in the Ramayana, the Javanese wayang performances are staged regularly at Trimurti open stage every night of the full moon. Trimurti stage background is a magnificent view of the three main temples are illuminated by light.

Lokapala, Brahmins, and the Gods.

Across the narrative relief panels, on the walls of the temple along the gallery is decorated statues and reliefs depicting the gods and sages brahmin. Lokapala statues of gods, gods guardian heavenly winds can be found at the Shiva temple. While the statue of the brahmin compiler of the Vedas are in the temple of Brahma. In the temple there are statues of the gods Vishnu flanked by two apsaras or celestial nymphs.

Panel Prambanan: Lion and Kalpataru.

On the outer wall of the lower temple is decorated by rows of niches (niche) that holds the stone lions flanked by two panels depicting the tree of life kalpataru. This sacred tree in the Hindu-Buddhist mythology considered trees that can meet the expectations and needs of people. At the foot of Kalpataru tree is flanked by a pair kinnaras-kinnari (magic animals bodied human-headed bird), or a couple of other animals, such as birds, deer, sheep, monkeys, horses, elephants, and others. Lion flanked kalpataru pattern is typical pattern found only in Prambanan, therefore called "Panel Prambanan".

Museum Prambanan.

In the Prambanan temple complex archaeological park there is a museum that holds various archaeological findings of historical objects. The museum is located on the north side of Prambanan temple, between the temple and the temple Prambanan Lumbung. The museum is built in the traditional architecture of Java, such joglo. Collections stored in the museum are various temple stones and various statues found around Prambanan temple site; eg Nandi bull statue, sage Agastya, Shiva, Vishnu, Garuda, and Durga Mahisasuramardini, including the Shiva Linga stone, a symbol of fertility.
A replica of the golden treasure of the famous Wonoboyo findings, such as the Ramayana carved bowls, scoop, bag, money, and gold jewelry, also dipamekan in this museum. Wonoboyo original findings are kept in the National Museum of Indonesia in Jakarta. Replicas of architectural models several temples such as Prambanan, Borobudur, and Plaosan also exhibited in this museum. The museum is accessible for free by park visitors since ancient Prambanan tourism park admission is included this museum. Audio-visual show about the Prambanan temple is also shown here.

Other temples around Prambanan.

Sewu, a Buddhist temple entry in Prambanan purbalaka Park neighborhood, is associated with the legend of Rara Jonggrang
Kewu Plain or plateau Prambanan is a fertile plain that stretches between the southern slopes of the foot of Mount Merapi in the north and a chalk Sewu mountain range in the south, near the border of Yogyakarta and Klaten, Central Java. In addition to Prambanan temple, valleys and plains around Prambanan rich in archaeological relics Buddhist temples of the earliest in the history of Indonesia, as well as Hindu temples. Prambanan temple surrounded by Buddhist temples. Still in the complex archaeological tourist park, not far north there are the ruins of the temple of Prambanan temple and temple Bubrah barn. More to the north again there Sewu temple, the largest Buddhist temple Borobudur second. Further to the east there is a temple Plaosan. In the west there is a temple Prambanan temple Kalasan and Sari. While in the south there is a temple Sojiwan, Ratu Boko located on the hills, as well as temples Banyunibo, Barong temple, and the temple Ijo.
With the discovery of so many historic relics such as temples are just a few hundred meters of each other, indicating that the area around Prambanan in ancient times is an important area. Areas that have significant value both in terms of religion, politics, economics, and culture. Allegedly center Medang Mataram kingdom located somewhere in the plains. A wealth of archaeological sites, as well as the sophistication and beauty of the temple temples make the Prambanan Plain equally with other famous historical district in Southeast Asia, such as the archaeological site of the ancient city of Angkor, Bagan, and Ayutthaya.
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