Site Visit to Borobudur: Astounding Buddhist Temple in Java ☸🪷☕ (and the largest in the world!)

In the middle of Java, the most populated island in Indonesia, is a mysterious ancient monument - Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world!

Built about 1,200 years ago but abandoned and forgotten with the turning of politics and religion, Borobudur was rediscovered by the outside world in 1814 by Stamford Raffles, British governor of the former Dutch East Indies and founder of Singapore. This amazing monument was saved by conservationists and studied by archaeologists, who revealed its secrets. We'll explore those in this video, plus get a few travel tips...

Chapters
00:00 Exploring Borobudur: The World's Largest Buddhist Temple
03:11 The Historical Context of Borobudur
06:00 Understanding the Architecture and Symbolism
09:01 The Restoration Efforts and Archaeological Significance
11:51 Visiting Borobudur: Tips and Insights

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