The Temple complex of Prambanan in Java, Indonesia, is an architectural wonder, an amazing historical sight, and a picturesque Hindu and Buddhist influenced temple. It is rightfully a Unesco World Heritage site and is classified as one of the most impressive ancient temples in the world.
The temple was originally built in the 10th century, but it since then, parts have been destroyed, other parts have deteriorated, and it has been rebuilt and renovated several times. Most recently, damage to the temple was due to an earthquake that took place on Java in 2006. The main temple complexes are still being renovated and are prohibited from entering due to safety concerns, but they are still visible from the outside.
There are a total of three zones that make up the Prambanan temple complex. The outer square is a large stone fence that surrounds the complex, however, most of it has deteriorated throughout the years. The middle square zone at one point consisted of 224 small individual shrines that surrounded the entire outer square. Finally, the inner square is the most important and holiest part of the entire historical site, home to the three central temple structures.
There are three main temples within the inner square. These temples are dedicated to the trio of Hindu gods, including Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The temple dedicated to Shiva, also known as Rorojonggrang, is the largest of the three, measuring 47 meters in height!
The Prambanan temple complex near Yogyakarta, Indonesia is a magnificent ancient wonder. The architectural techniques and preservation make it truly a compelling site to visit!
