Global Treasures: BOROBUDUR Indonesia

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Uploaded by on Jun 3, 2009

Dating from the 8th century and located in Central Java, Indonesia, stands the largest Buddhist temple in the world, Borobudur, a mountainous creation which took 50 years to construct and comprises 55,000 cubic metres of stone. It has 9 platforms, of which the lower 6 are square and the upper 3 are circular. A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa. It is also the largest ancient monument in the southern hemisphere. A 5 kilometre walk passes 1500 illustrated reliefs which depict the teachings of Buddha. Full of beauty and grace, various statues of Buddha exude a feeling of inner peace and, on the summit, 72 buildings are devoted to the Hindu god.

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  • How did they built it?

    There're no technologies yet, no [any]meters, but it's very symmetrical...

    What's the technology used to be?

  • i have been there at that temple i couldn't imagine how it was built took some good photos so we will be able to reminisce, highly recommend it

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