Temple of Borobudur

The Borobudur complex, which was constructed between the eighth and ninth centuries AD, was mysteriously abandoned in the fifteenth century. The Borobudur Complex contains three historical sites: the Borobudur Temple and two smaller temples, which were constructed on a horizontal axis to the east of Borobudur. The Pawon Temple and the Mendut Temple are the names of the two little temples.

Due to volcanic activity, the area was covered in ash over time, and Java's plant life ultimately grew over the ancient remains. In 1814, the then-English governor Thomas Stamford Raffles started searching for and reclaiming the site. His team ultimately discovered the temples after more than two months of work. An international initiative to restore the historic Buddhist temple to its original splendor was started by UNESCO in 1972.

After 11 years, the restoration work was finished in 1983. The temple was rebuilt twice using the materials that were already on the site. In order to strengthen and reinforce the structure and allow for proper water runoff, almost all of the site's existing materials were used, with only modest changes that did not compromise the integrity or value of the site.

• Country: Indonesia