Borobudur
LocationIndonesia
Year800
TypeTemple
About Borobudur
The largest Buddhist temple in the world. Over 2,600 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. Built from 2 million stone blocks. Abandoned for centuries under volcanic ash. The mandala design represents the Buddhist universe. Rediscovered in 1814 by Sir Stamford Raffles. Pilgrims walk 3 miles through the levels to reach the top.
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