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Candi Sewu
Sleman, Central Java
8th Century CE
Second largest Buddhist temple complex in Indonesia after Borobudur. "Sewu" means thousand — the complex has 249 temples. Near Prambanan.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Misc Historic
- Style
- Javanese Buddhist
- Primary Deity
- Manjushri (Buddhist)
- Languages
- Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sanskrit
Historical Significance
2nd largest Buddhist complex. 249 temples. "Thousand temples". Near Prambanan
Architectural Features
249 templesBuddhist architectureMandala layoutManjushri worship