BOROBUDUR TEMPLE

Location 

~In Yogyakarta. Located in an elevated area between 2 volcanoes ;

~Sundoro-Sumbing and Merbabu-Merapi 

and the two rivers;

-Progo and Elo

Background of Borobudur Temple

~ One of the greatest monuments found in the world

~ It is also the biggest buddhist temple in the 9th Century

~ Built by KIng Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom.

~ The construction of this temple has been estimated to be done around 75 years to be completed

 

The Architectural Styles ;

~ Buikt by a single large stupa. As you can see in this picture below, it is viewed from above of the temple, it takes the form of a giant tantric Buddhist mandala.

~ Foundation - Square

~ Has 9 platforms ;

* Lower six platform are square

*Upper three platform are circular

~ The large central of stupa is surrounded by 72 small stupa.

~ Each of the stupa is in a bell-shaped and pierced with various decorative opening.

~ Currently built on a natural hill

~ Technique of the design same as other temples in Java, such as

*no inner space as in other temples

*general design similar to the shape of the pyramid.