Borobudur Temple Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As such it is visited by many tourists, 99% Indonesian, every day.
Boroburdu Temple is one of the great archeological wonders of the world. Built in the 8th century, it was abandoned not long after it was completed, covered with a heavy ash fall from a nearby volcano, and covered with thick jungle vegetation until it was discovered in 1901. It is te Pompeii of the Buddhist world.
A panel from the Borobudur Temple in Central Java, Indonesia . . . one of the wonders of the ancient world. I will post more of these amazing panels depicting the life and lessons of The Buddha soon.
In addition to chronicling the Life of the Buddha, the panels that completely cover the temple also depict the lives of the elite, royal class.
The workmanship and artistry are of the highest order.
The views from the steps of Borobudur over the tropical landscape of Central Java was breathtaking.
The name "Lost Temple of Borobudur" certainly fits: it lay hidden beneath ash and jungle for 1300 years before it's rediscovery in 1901.
We saw what must have been the most beautiful sunset of our lives on the way back to the Phoenix Hotel in Jogja.
