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Sewu is a large Mahayana Buddhist temple complex in Central Java, Indonesia, near the Hindu temple complex of Prambanan. Constructed during the eighth century, it consists of a principal temple surrounded by numerous smaller shrines arranged in a formal plan. Its name means "thousand" in Javanese, although the complex does not contain that many temples, and its architecture reflects the religious and artistic culture of ancient Java.
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Where is Sewu Temple?
Sewu Temple is in Central Java, Indonesia, near the Hindu temple complex of Prambanan. It is a large Mahayana Buddhist temple complex.
When was Sewu Temple built?
Sewu was constructed during the eighth century. Its age places it among the major early medieval religious monuments of Central Java.
What does the name Sewu mean?
The name Sewu means "thousand" in Javanese. The name reflects the complex's many surrounding shrines, although the exact number is not literally one thousand.
What is the layout of Sewu Temple?
A principal temple stands at the center, surrounded by numerous smaller shrines arranged in a formal plan. This layout distinguishes Sewu from a single isolated temple building.
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