Its multi-tiered stone structure is adorned with reliefs and numerous stupas, and it was designed as a pilgrimage center reflecting Buddhist cosmology. The structure is regarded as an important example of the architectural and artistic achievement of the period.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Construction of Borobudur?
- Borobudur, built in central Java during the Sailendra Dynasty around the late 8th and 9th centuries, is one of the largest Buddhist monuments in the world.
- When did Construction of Borobudur happen?
- 800 CE