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Candi Sukuh
Karanganyar, Central Java
15th Century CE
Mysterious pyramid-shaped Hindu temple on Mount Lawu, with erotic carvings and unique stepped design reminiscent of Maya pyramids.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- Majapahit / Stepped Pyramid
- Primary Deity
- Hindu-Javanese
- Languages
- Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Pyramid-shaped Hindu temple. Maya-like stepped design. Erotic carvings
Architectural Features
Stepped pyramidErotic reliefsMountain settingMajapahit era