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Candi Sumberawan is a 14th-century Buddhist monument located in the Sumberawan river valley in East Java, Indonesia. Dating back to the Majapahit era, it is a singular, solid stupa constructed from andesite stone. The structure is notable for its well-preserved bell-shaped dome and square base, serving as an important architectural example of the transition between classical Singhasari and Majapahit religious art. It is a popular site for archaeologists and visitors studying Javanese Buddhist history.
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What is Candi Sumberawan?
Candi Sumberawan is a 14th-century Buddhist monument in East Java, Indonesia. It was built during the Majapahit era and stands in the Sumberawan river valley.
What is unusual about Candi Sumberawan's design?
It is a solid, single stupa made from andesite stone rather than a large hollow temple complex. Its bell-shaped dome is especially well preserved.
Where is Candi Sumberawan located?
The monument is in East Java, in the Sumberawan valley near the historic Buddhist and Hindu sites of the Malang region. Its setting includes wooded and elevated terrain.
What was Candi Sumberawan used for?
The monument is generally understood as a Buddhist sacred structure connected with meditation or ritual rather than a residential temple. Its stupa form and Buddhist setting distinguish it from nearby Majapahit Hindu temples.
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