each containing a statue of the Buddha. The Temple should also be seen as an outstanding dynastic monument of the Syailendra Dynasty that ruled Java for around five centuries until the 10th century.

The monument, or stupa, is decorated with well over a thousand stone relief carvings, and peopled with hundreds of statues of the Buddha. Borobudur is without question one of the great cultural ...

Borobudur Temple is a relic of the Ancient Mataram Kingdom and a historical site that became part of the history of the development of Buddhism in Indonesia. Barabudur Temple is located in ...

Explore an array of historical places in Indonesia, from the majestic Borobudur Temple to the charming streets of Kota Tua. A ...

At this year’s peak Wesak celebration on May 23, over 15,000 visitors thronged the Borobudur temple complex, located near the city of Magelang in Central Java. Maddy Dawkins, 24, from Australia ...

Built in the 8th and 9th centuries, Borobudur features intricate stone carvings and statues that depict Buddhist teachings and stories. The temple’s design is unique, with a large central stupa ...

The monument, or stupa, is decorated with well over a thousand stone relief carvings, and peopled with hundreds of statues of the Buddha. Borobudur is without question one of the great cultural ...