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Plaosan temple

Candi Plaosan

temple in Java

#23 in Java / #62 in Indonesia

by M Yusril Mirza

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Plaosan Temple, located near the town of Prambanan in Central Java, Indonesia, is a remarkable example of ancient Javanese architecture. This Buddhist temple complex, built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty, consists of two main temples known as Plaosan Lor (North Plaosan) and Plaosan Kidul (South Plaosan). The temples are renowned for their intricate carvings, stupas, and statues, reflecting a blend of Hindu and Buddhist influences.

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