Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple is a Buddhist temple, situated in the village of Borobudur Magelang regency, Central Java, was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, Dynasty dynasty descendants.

Borobudur is one of the largest Buddhist temple in the world. This temple was built when Samaratungga - king of the dynasty dynasty ruled in Central Java. This temple is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. Borobudur temple is located in the village of Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java. Borobudur Temple is very large and consists of large blocks of stone with a magnificent architecture.

The name Borobudur is a combination of words and Budur Bara. Coals from the Sanskrit means temple or monastery. While Budur derived from the word meaning beduhur above, thereby Borobudur means monastery on the hill. While according to other sources, means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while other sources said that Borobudur means monastery on the heights.

By taking the basic structure punden staircase, this temple is regarded as one proof of the greatness of the people of Indonesia in the past. Not only historians who are interested in the history of this temple of Borobudur. The process of temple building itself becomes an interesting study materials for practitioners in construction. There are no historical records that explore Borobudur clearly how the people in those days could lift the stones are so big as to be high and piles of beautiful, while there has been no construction of advanced technology as it is today.

One proof of the greatness of the architect at that time was that the temple was not built such a solid without the use of cement at all. The technology architect at that time knew precisely interlock system by attaching stones menyusuk like lego. The culture lovers can learn the history of Borobudur temple carvings on the walls candi.Buat lovers of archeology, sculptured reliefs on temple walls are clear evidence of the greatness of the culture of Indonesia in the past. Not surprisingly, this temple was never included in 7 wonders of the world in the past. The development process is long and complex, as well as tremendous relief which did not show the backwardness of technology, as well as the age that is very old temple with no loss makes it very feasible to enter the wonders of the world. The temple is also used as a center of Buddhist worship in the feast of Vesak. As one of the wonders of the world, Borobudur is really a magnet that never lost its attraction for all tourists, both local and international tourists to visit, even up to several times.