Borobudur Temple Compounds

Borobudur Temple Compounds

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Borobudur Temple Compounds dating from the 8th and 9th centuries is famous Buddhist temple located in Central Java, Indonesia.
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.

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Borobudur Temple Compounds is a term used by the World Heritage designation of the area of 3 Buddhist temples in Central Java, Indonesia. It comprises of Borobudur, Mendut, and Pawon. These 3 temples are located in a straight line, and have been considered as being built during the Sailendra dynasty (eight–ninth centuries).

The Borobudur Temple Compounds is a ninth century Buddhist temple complex. It was built on several levels around a natural hill.