Here are some key facts about it:
🏯 Built in the 8th–9th century during the Syailendra Dynasty.
🌏 It is the largest Buddhist temple in the world.
🧱 Constructed from volcanic stone, consisting of nine stacked platforms (six square and three circular), topped by a large central stupa.
🕉️ Decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.
📜 The temple represents the Buddhist cosmology, symbolizing the path from the world of desire (Kamadhatu) to enlightenment (Arupadhatu).
🧭 It was rediscovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles after being buried under volcanic ash and jungle growth for centuries.
🌅 Today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Indonesia’s most visited cultural landmarks.