Candi Gumpung, Buddhist temple in Muaro Jambi, Indonesia
The temple features a main sanctuary measuring 17.9 by 17.3 meters and a secondary shrine of 9.85 by 9.75 meters, surrounded by enclosure walls.
Constructed between the mid-9th and early 10th centuries, the temple contains inscriptions in ancient Kawi script and Chinese ceramics from the Song Dynasty period.
The temple grounds hold golden plates with inscriptions containing mantras and names used in Vajradhatu Mandala, reflecting Buddhist practices of the period.
Visitors need to enter through the eastern gate, which serves as the main entrance to access the temple grounds and explore the archaeological structures.
Archaeological excavations revealed multiple inscriptions with rounded letter forms and distinctive hooks on specific characters, indicating the temple's Buddhist affiliation.
Location: Muaro Jambi
GPS coordinates: -1.47719,103.66705
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:00
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