BOROBUDUR TEMPLE ATTRACTS TOURISTS

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BY GEORGINA KEKEA 
In Yogyakarta, Indonesia

ANOTHER famous site in Yogyakarta now classed as a world Heritage site is the Borobudur temple. The monument is built centuries ago and is one of the most famous Yogyakarta places of interest ever since. 

The monument consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. There are 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. 72 Buddha statues surround the central dome. It is the world’s largest Buddhist temple as well as one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world. 

 “So now is part of UNESCO’s world heritage sites where they have assisted with 25 million dollars for restoration of this monument”, tour guide Jean Sridar says.

Srider says in year 1006, the Merapa volcano had its biggest eruption, thus covering the monument. Not until years later the same explorer that founded Singapore also re-discovered the Borobudur Temple in 1814, 800 years after the Merapa eruption. Since then restoration work has continued till now.

“It took 200 workers and two months to clean this monument”, Srider said. He said after that, it took them 30 years to bring stones to restore the temple.

The Borobudur temple is a place for the Buddhists to pray, fast and meditate. Also it is one of the favorite tourist destinations during Yogyakarta tours.

Yogyakarta is often called the main gateway to the Central Java as where it is geographically located. It stretches from Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean. It is widely known to historical records that the civilization, art and culture had developed in the 8th to 10th century era. Because of its culture richness and heritage, Yogyakarta has long been known as the cradle of Javanese culture.

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