Borobudur
temple is the one of the best preserved ancient monument in Indonesia
that are most frequently visited by over a million domestic as well as
foreign visitors. It also had been acclaimed by the world as a cultural
heritage main kind. The architectural style has no equal through out the
world. The inspired structure representing the micro cosmos, which have
very often given rise to question e.g. when, in what way, during how
long time and by whom the sanctuary had been built.
right answers up to now has remained a mistery since no written
documents had been found so far. Based on brief inscription at the
Borobudur's base floor that covered by soil, most scholars estimate that
Borobudur was built around 800 AD when the Central java
under
the reign of Samaratungga, king of Syailendra Dynasty who adhered to
Mahayana Buddhism. It has been estimated that the construction of
Borobudur took between 30 to 60 years to complate, based on the
assumption that most of labourers were also farmers who had to stop work
regularly to tend their farms.
Therethe reign of Samaratungga, king of Syailendra Dynasty who adhered to
Mahayana Buddhism. It has been estimated that the construction of
Borobudur took between 30 to 60 years to complate, based on the
assumption that most of labourers were also farmers who had to stop work
regularly to tend their farms.
is evidance that the temple was originally coated in white plaster and
painted. It must have been an awsome sight to see a majestic, colorful
temple rising above the greenery! Borobudur has full of philosophical
ornaments in which it is completly symbolizing the unity in diversity of
path that can be followed to reach the ultimate aim of life. The
reliefs engraved on the wall of the temple tell about the beatiful
learning of life. However, during the 10 th and 11 th centuries there
was transfer of power from central java to the east, Borobudur Temple
became completly neglected and given over to decay because of that
unfortunate political situation. The sanctuary was exposed to volcanic
eruption and other ravages nature.
Neglected
and abandoned for almost one thousand year had made Borobudur in
ruinous condition when it was rediscovered in 1814, since then the
excavition of Borobudur was begun. In 1907 - 1911 the big restoration
was carried out by Dutch Goverment and directed by Theodore Van Erp. In
fact, by uncovering the structure and not building a drainage system, he
further endangered it by exposure to the elements of nature. The
structure remained in grave danger of decay and collapse until 1973,
when an association of 27 countries, the goverment of indonesia, UNESCO
and several private organizations financed major resoration works. 23
February 1983, officially announced the completion of the restoration
project.
Borobudur History
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