World Heritage Identification Number: 592
World Heritage since: 1991
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Exploring the Majestic Borobudur Temple Compounds: A Journey Through Time and Culture
The Borobudur Temple Compounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, stand as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia. Located in the heart of Central Java, these temples offer a unique blend of art, architecture, and spirituality that captivates visitors from all over the world.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. 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.
Encyclopedia Record: Borobudur Temple Compounds
Borobudur Temple Compounds is the World Heritage designation of the area of three Buddhist temples in Central Java, Indonesia. It comprises Borobudur, Mendut, and Pawon. The temples were built during the Shailendra dynasty around the 8th and 9th centuries CE and fall on a straight line.Additional Site Details
Area: 25.51 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: -7.60778 , 110.20361
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