History tells us that the archipelago was most productive in building temples from the eighth to the tenth century. This period it marked the golden age for the Kingdom of Medang Mataram, also known as the Ancient Mataram Kingdom, before…
Candi Sambisari’s got this intriguing disaster story that’s worth digging into. Imagine this: the temple, chilling in Purwomartani, Kalasan, Sleman, was first discovered under a whopping 6.5-meter-thick layer of Merapi volcano’s earthy mess. And get this: that layer is considered…
Candi Pawon kicks it in Borobudur Village, Borobudur District, Magelang Regency, Central Java. It’s like a stone’s throw away from Mendut and Borobudur Temple. Pawon is roughly two kilometers from Borobudur and about a kilometer southeast of Mendut. You could…
Kalasan Temple, also known as Kalibening Temple, is a Cultural Heritage building categorized as a Buddhist temple. It is in Tirtomartani Village, Kalasan District, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This temple boasts 52 stupas and is located on…
Candi Ijo is this cool historic building on a hill offering breathtaking views. Let’s dive into the history of Candi Ijo, a cultural gem in Yogyakarta that’s a legacy from the ancient Mataram Kingdom. Yogyakarta is a province with its…
Ratu Boko Site or Raja Baka Palace is an ancient site with remnants of various structures located approximately 3 km south of the Prambanan Temple complex, 18 km east of Yogyakarta City, or 50 km southwest of Surakarta City, Central…
Candi Mendut is a Buddhist-style temple in Mendut Village, Mayor Kusen Street, Mungkid City, Magelang Regency, Central Java. It is situated approximately 3 kilometers from Borobudur Temple. The construction of the Mendut Temple took place during the reign of King…
