Located near the Buddhist temple of Borobudur, the proximity of the two temples tells us that on Java, Buddhism and Hinduism lived peacefully next to each other. Prambanan is a magnificent spectacle and an icon of Indonesia's cultural heritage. The Prambanan temples were built in the 9th century and are known locally as Roro Jonggrang, stemming from the legend of the "slender virgin".
The biggest temple is dedicated to Shiva - the destroyer, and the two small temples that sit to his right and left are dedicated to Brahma, the creator, and Wisnhu, the preserver. The highest temple of Prambanan has an amazing height of 47 meters. Its peak visible from afar and rises above the ruins of other temples.
After hundreds of years of neglect, the Prambanan Temple was rediscovered by CA Lons, Dutch, in 1733. Since then, this temple has been revitalized and today it is widely regarded as the most beautiful and most beautiful Hindu temple. graceful from Indonesia. The grandeur, complexity and integrated architectural concept of Prambanan make it a truly incredible structure. As a unique cultural and architectural marvel, Prambanan was declared a World Heritage Site in 1991 by UNESCO.
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