Sambisari Temple & Parmbanan Temple in
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Prambanan Temple Compounds
Built in the
10th century, this is the largest temple compound dedicated to
Shiva in Indonesia.
Rising above the centre of the last of these concentric squares are three temples decorated with reliefs illustrating the epic of the
Ramayana, dedicated to the three great
Hindu divinities (Shiva,
Vishnu and
Brahma) and three temples dedicated to the animals who serve them.
Outstanding Universal Value
Brief synthesis
Prambanan Temple Compounds consist of
Prambanan Temple (also called
Loro Jonggrang),
Sewu Temple, Bubrah Temple and
Lumbung Temple. Prambanan Temple itself is a complex consisting
of 240 temples. All the mentioned temples form the Prambanan Archaeological
Park and were built during the heyday of
Sailendra’s powerful dynasty in
Java in the
8th century AD. These compounds are located on the border between the two provinces of
Yogyakarta and
Central Java on
Java Island.
While Loro Jonggrang, dating from the
9th century, is a brilliant example of Hindu religious bas-reliefs, Sewu, with its four pairs of Dwarapala giant statues, is Indonesia’s largest Buddhist complex including the temples of Lumbung, Bubrah and Asu (Gana temple). The
Hindu temples are decorated with reliefs illustrating the
Indonesian version of the Ramayana epic which are masterpieces of stone carvings. These are surrounded by hundreds of shrines that have been arranged in three parts showing high levels of stone building technology and architecture from the 8th century AD in Java. With over
500 temples, Prambanan Temple Compounds represents not only an architectural and cultural treasure, but also a standing proof of past religious peaceful cohabitation.
Criterion (i): Prambanan Temple Compounds presents the grandiose culture of
Siva art as a masterpiece of the classical period in Indonesia, and the region.
Criterion (iv): The property is an outstanding religious complex, characteristic of Siva expression of the 10th century.
Integrity
Prambanan Temple Compounds comprises of two groups of buildings which includes Loro Jonggrang, Sewu complexes, Lumbung, Bubrah and Asu (Gana). The 508 stone temples of various shapes and sizes are either in a complete and preserved condition or have been retained as ruins. This site includes all elements necessary to express its exceptional significance and is well maintained. There are no threats of development or neglect; however the area is prone to natural threats such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Authenticity
Prambanan Temple Compounds contains the original structures that were built in the
9th century AD. The temples collapsed due to earthquake, volcanic eruption and a shift of political power in the early
11th century, and they were rediscovered in the
17th century. These compounds have never been displaced or changed.
Restoration works have been conducted since
1918, both in original traditional method of interlocking stone and modern methods using concrete to strengthen the temple structure.
Even though extensive restoration works have been done in the past and as recently as after the
2006 earthquake, great care has been taken to retain the authenticity of the structures.
Protection and management requirements
The property has been designated as a
National Cultural Property in
1998 and the national law issued in
2010 also supports the protection and conservation of the property.
Management of Prambanan Temple Compounds is accommodated in the
Presidential Decree of
1992 that established the 77 ha that encompasses the property under central government ownership. This area is divided into two zones. The management of
Zone 1 or the area within the boundary is conducted by the
Ministry of Culture and Tourism under two different regional offices, namely the Archaeological
Preservation Office of Yogyakarta and Central Java. The
Borobudur, Prambanan and
Ratu Boko Tourism Park
Ltd. are responsible for Zone 2 which comprises the buffer zone. In order to implement standard operations for the safeguarding of the property, the government has established a regulation concerning national vital object area. All regulations have been well enforced and implemented.
In order to improve the management of the property, government issued the law in
2007 and government regulation of 2008 concerning national spatial planning which means that spatial planning in
World Cultural Heritage area will be prioritized. Prambanan site has been established as one of the strategic national area which consists of Prambanan temple Compounds and others related temple remains. To ensure the long term safeguarding of the property, an integrated management and regulation that support preservation is needed.
- published: 18 Jan 2015
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