dec 22, 842 - Borobudur
Description:
750-842 CEVolcanic-stone masonry
Sailendra Dynasty
Central Java, Indonesia
Built as a monument to Buddha around 800 CE, but fell into disrepair about 100 years later. It was rediscovered in 1814.
It is referred to as a candi (temple)
Conceived by the poet Gunadharma.
Described as a:
Pyramid
Caitya (shrine)
Stupa
Sacred Mountain
Actually a 3-D mandala
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 22, 842
Now
~ 1184 years ago