For 800 years, no one knew these Indonesian temples existed…

This video is part of my Indonesia travel series, where I explore hidden gems, local food, transport, and everyday life across the country. ▶️ Watch the full Indonesia travel series:    • Indonesia   Shot on: September 12, 2024 Location: Central Java, Indonesia Don’t forget to subscribe!    / @travellordonloc   I ACTUALLY USE THESE: If you click a link and make a purchase, I may get a commission for the sale. Don’t worry! You won’t pay any extra! Global Health Insurance – SafetyWing: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=2... eSIM Cards – Airalo: https://airalo.pxf.io/c/6023993/20710... SUPPORT TRAVEL LORD ON LOCATION: Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/travellordonloc Paypal: https://bit.ly/459arqw MORE TRAVEL LORD ON LOCATION: Instagram:   / travellordonloc   Facebook:   / travellordonloc   TikTok:   / travellordonloc   Twitter:   / travellordonloc   2ND Channel:    / @travellordclips   About this Indonesian Temple vlog: While in Yogyakarta, I had to visit the two famous temples of Central Java. I got up early to see the sunrise over Borobudur Temple, which was a fantastic site. Seeing the largest Buddhist temple, Borobudur Temple, and the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, Prambanan Temple, was well worth the drive and getting up early. Highly recommended! About Borobudur Temple: Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist temple, located in Central Java, Indonesia. Built in the 9th century during the Sailendra Dynasty, it was constructed without the use of cement, using interlocking volcanic stone blocks. The temple is designed in the shape of a mandala, symbolizing the universe in Buddhist cosmology. It consists of nine stacked platforms topped by a central dome, which is surrounded by 72 stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. Borobudur was mysteriously abandoned in the 14th century and rediscovered in the 1800s by the British under Sir Stamford Raffles. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting pilgrims and tourists from around the world, especially during Vesak Day. The site offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and Mount Merapi, especially at sunrise. Candi Borobudur adalah mahakarya arsitektur Buddha yang terletak di Magelang, Jawa Tengah. Dibangun sekitar abad ke-8 hingga ke-9, candi ini mencerminkan kejayaan Kerajaan Syailendra. Borobudur terdiri dari tiga tingkat utama: Kamadhatu (alam duniawi), Rupadhatu (alam bentuk), dan Arupadhatu (alam tanpa bentuk), yang menggambarkan perjalanan spiritual menuju pencerahan. Di setiap tingkatan, terdapat relief yang menggambarkan ajaran Buddha, kehidupan sehari-hari zaman kuno, dan kisah-kisah legendaris. Terdapat lebih dari 500 patung Buddha dan ratusan stupa kecil yang mengelilingi stupa utama di puncaknya. Setelah lama terlupakan akibat letusan Gunung Merapi dan pergeseran pusat kerajaan, Borobudur ditemukan kembali pada abad ke-19. Saat ini, Borobudur menjadi situs warisan dunia UNESCO dan simbol penting budaya Indonesia. Ribuan orang mengunjungi candi ini setiap tahun untuk berziarah dan menikmati keindahannya, terutama saat matahari terbit yang menampilkan siluet stupa di antara kabut pagi. About Parambanan Temple: Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and one of the most impressive in Southeast Asia. Located in Central Java, it was built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sanjaya Dynasty. The temple complex is dedicated to the Trimurti: Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer. Its tallest temple, dedicated to Shiva, reaches 47 meters into the sky. Prambanan is renowned for its towering spires and intricate stone carvings that depict scenes from the Ramayana epic. Although partially damaged by earthquakes over the centuries, many parts have been carefully restored. Today, Prambanan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist destination. Visitors often attend Ramayana ballet performances held outdoors near the temples. At sunrise or sunset, the silhouette of Prambanan’s pointed towers against the sky offers a magical experience. It stands as a majestic symbol of Indonesia’s Hindu heritage. Candi Prambanan merupakan kompleks candi Hindu terbesar di Indonesia yang terletak di perbatasan Yogyakarta dan Jawa Tengah. Dibangun sekitar abad ke-9, candi ini didedikasikan untuk Trimurti: Brahma, Wisnu, dan Siwa. Candi utama, yaitu Candi Siwa, berdiri setinggi 47 meter dan dikelilingi oleh candi-candi kecil yang membentuk susunan simetris yang menakjubkan. Keindahan Prambanan terletak pada detail reliefnya yang menggambarkan kisah Ramayana dan kehidupan spiritual umat Hindu. #BorobudurTemple #PrambananTemple #UNESCOWorldHeritage #WisataJawaTengah #ExploreJogja #VlogIndonesia