The Ancient Borobudur Lake, History, and Its Evidences to Develop Geo-archeotourism in Indonesia

Research identifies ten potential geo-archeotourism stop sites around the Borobudur Temple Compounds, leveraging geological evidence of an ancient lake to enrich visitor experiences. These sites, determined through geomorphology, lithology outcrops, stratigraphy, and paleoenvironmental analysis, offer insights into the temple's past environment, linking it to its reliefs and human activities. The study suggests that integrating these geological features could enhance Borobudur's appeal, encouraging longer tourist stays and addressing a decline in international visitors. By combining secondary data analysis with field surveys, the research bridges geo-archeology and tourism, providing a model for developing educational and attractive tourist attractions.

Murwanto, H., & Purwoarminta, A. (2019). The Ancient Borobudur Lake, History, and Its Evidences to Develop Geo-archeotourism in Indonesia. Indonesian Journal on Geoscience, 6(1), 103–113. https://doi.org/10.17014/ijog.6.1.103-113