Ngempon Temple, Hindu temple in Ngempon, Central Java, Indonesia.
Ngempon Temple is a Hindu site in Central Java with ruins of nine small structures featuring square bases and three-tiered roofs built in the Northern Style of Central Javanese architecture. The buildings are constructed from andesite stone blocks and sit within an enclosed compound.
A farmer named Kasuri discovered the temple's andesite building blocks in 1952, which prompted systematic excavations of the site. These efforts revealed its importance as an archaeological location in the region.
The site served as a place of Hindu worship and shows the religious diversity that once existed in Central Java. The layout of the structures reveals how the space was organized for spiritual practice.
The grounds are open year-round and located within reach of Semarang city, though in a rural setting. Wear comfortable shoes and expect to walk on unpaved paths through the local countryside to reach the site.
In February 2013, a perimeter wall surrounding the complex protected the entire site from a major landslide that threatened to bury the ruins. This wall played an unexpected role in preserving the archaeological site during a natural disaster.
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