Bubrah Temple, Buddhist temple in Prambanan Archaeological Park, Indonesia
Bubrah Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary in the Prambanan Archaeological Park, featuring a 12 by 12 meter ground plan with a covered entry area and eastern stairs. Multiple rows of smaller stupas surround the main spire at the center.
This temple dates to the 9th century and was constructed during the Mataram Kingdom period as part of the Sewu temple complex. It served as a southern guardian structure within the mandala-shaped layout of the larger sanctuary grouping.
The stone surfaces display carved scenes from Hindu mythology that show the skill of ancient craftspeople. These artworks offer a window into the artistic knowledge of more than a thousand years ago.
The location sits within the archaeological park alongside other major temples, allowing visitors to see multiple structures in a single visit. Early morning provides the best light for viewing the carved details and fewer crowds to navigate around.
The name comes from a Javanese word meaning ruins, reflecting the decayed state in which the structure was discovered in the 1800s. Extensive restoration work between 2011 and 2017 brought it back from that deteriorated condition.
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