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PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME
Borobudur
OTHER NAMES
candi borobudur
COUNTRY
Indonesia
ADDRESS
Jl. badrawati,Kw. candi borobudur, magelang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
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About Borobudur
Borobudur is a 9th century Mahayana Buddhist temple situated in Mageland Regency, in Central Java, Indonesia. It is the biggest Buddhist temple in the world. It boasts of decoration of 2,672 relief panels and 504 Budhha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Budhha statues, each of which is seated inside a stupa.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Borobudur
- Borobudur is one of the most beautiful heritage sites in the world. With a beautiful harmony of Buddhist architecture on the island of Java, it is a treat to the eyes.
- What's fascinating about the architecture is that its structure is built entirely without the use of any adhesive. Each piece of stone block is placed without the use of cement. They are stacked together in a way that interlocks them and keeps them in place.
- It is spread out over an area of 2,500m.sq. The intricate details are all done with the help of simple tools like hammers and levers.
- It took 23 years to complete the construction of the temple. With 2,672 relief panels, it boasts of the most comprehensive Buddhist reliefs in the world.
- The temple was under much threat in the early days of Indonesia's independence. In the year 1980, a radical leader set off a bomb that destroyed 9 of the stupas. The offender was later jailed for a series of bomb threats.
- You will find that some of the stupas are shaped like an upside-dpwn bell. The largest stups is on the top floor of the temple. These stupas can also be used as sundials.
- Borobudur is the largest temple relics in the 9th century. It is one of the 7 wonders of the world. It sits on a hilltop, with a view of distant hills and lush greenry.
- There are various theories and speculations as to the name of the temple. Sir Thomas Raffles defines it in three versions of the name. Boro, meaning great and budur, meaning Buddha. Also, boro, meaning the name of the area and budur, meaning ancient. It may also be that Boro, meaning many and Budur, meaning Buddha.
- Borobudur has many titles to its name.It is also a UNESCO world heritage site. It is on the list on the Guinness world records for being the largest archeological site of Buddhist temple in the world.
- The fact behind its abandonment are uncertain. Some may argue that it was abandoned after a large earthquake and frequent volcanic eruptions. Some of its carvings depict torture and violence, yet the gruesome of the temple remains a mystery.
- What's fascinating about the architecture is that its structure is built entirely without the use of any adhesive. Each piece of stone block is placed without the use of cement. They are stacked together in a way that interlocks them and keeps them in place.
- The temple was under much threat in the early days of Indonesia's independence. In the year 1980, a radical leader set off a bomb that destroyed 9 of the stupas. The offender was later jailed for a series of bomb threats.
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