Borobudur, Prambanan Temple and Mount Merapi Jeep Tour – Java, Indonesia

EXPERIENCE

Discover the history of Borobudur and Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the temple’s construction and the events that led to its collapse. Explore the temple’s restoration process and its recognition by UNESCO.

Learn about the history of the founding of Prambanan Temple during the reign of Rakai Pikatan from the Sanjaya dynasty. Discover how the temple was built to honor the god Shiva and as a symbol of the power of the Sanjaya dynasty in Java.

Hear how the temple was built in the 9th century using technology that was very sophisticated for its time. Discover how the temple was built using andesite stone transported from Mount Merapi, which is about 10 km from Prambanan Temple.

Find out how the construction process of Prambanan Temple took quite a long time, namely around 50 years. Learn how the temple is recognized by UNESCO as one of the wonders of the world.

Hear how the temple fell into disrepair in the 10th century. Discover how this collapse was caused by an attack from the Medang Kingdom led by Rakai Walaing Pu Kumbayoni.

Find out how the attack from the Medang Kingdom caused the Prambanan Temple to suffer quite serious damage. Learn how some parts of the temple were destroyed and could not be repaired.

Discover how after the collapse, Prambanan Temple was abandoned and became a residence for wild animals and wild plants. Hear how the temple was also forgotten by the Javanese people for several centuries.

Learn how the temple underwent restoration in the 18th century by a Dutch archaeologist named CA Lons. Discover how this restoration aimed to repair damaged parts of the temple and restore the beauty of Prambanan Temple to its original beauty.

Hear how the restoration of Prambanan Temple was carried out in stages and took quite a long time. Find out how in the 1930s, the restoration of Prambanan Temple was taken over by the Dutch East Indies government.

Discover how after Indonesia became independent in 1945, Prambanan Temple became the responsibility of the Indonesian government. Learn how in 1991, Prambanan Temple was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the history of Prambanan Temple and its significance to the region
Learn about the temple’s construction and the technology used to build it
Hear about the temple’s collapse and its restoration in the 18th century
Admire the beauty of the temple and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service in Yogyakarta

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