There are sinks in the Benua Kayong temple

Archaeologist Tim Hall Banjarmasin Archaeology began to reveal the brick pile in the Village of New District, Sub Benua Kayong, Ketapang, West Kalimantan. They concluded the old building as a temple after finding the sinks in the middle.

The existence of a pitting a requirement that an ancient building can be called a temple. Lead researcher Associate, Bambang Sakti Wiku Atmojo, Tuesday (12/10/2010), said, the main elements of a temple is the artifact, sinks, and reliefs.

If one of the main element is found, then the building is confirmed as a temple. However, to determine the temple is derived from any civilization, it still requires other historical objects.

"It's history that could be a clue is the inscription. Until now, we have not found it," said Bambang, found at the excavation site.

The inscriptions will be found, from what kingdom era buildings are erected. Pitting is the place peripih placed. Peripih is a kind of tray or rectangular-shaped tray which consists of nine boxes.

Each box contains several types of objects, such as rice seeds as well as silver or bronze metal. Its contents can also be a currency that can explain the building comes from how many centuries.

"The boxes can also contain writings of spells. Peripih usually used to offer it to god. On top of the wells are properly dry, not like now, there is water," he explained.

Usually, it's located on top peripih god statue made of andesite stone. However, these objects are not found again on the sinks.

Based on the conclusion while the strong suspicion that this temple came from the 14th century and the 15. The shape resembles a temple of the royal era in East Java, which is likely in the days of Hindu.

The main temple ascertained measuring 5.4 x 5.4 meters with a brick size 32-36 inches long. 4-6 inches brick thickness, and width of 13-17 centimeters. This temple is only using two main bricks on the edges.

There are 3 triangular viewer on the front. There is also found in two companion temple, or ancillary, located on the right facing the temple. According to him, there should be two accompanying temple again on the left side. However, it was not found.

Underwater Temple Mystery Solved

Throughout the day appeared excited discovery of the underwater temple is said to be between the Sea of Java and Bali. In fact, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism promised lower teams to check whether or not the news despite doubts.

However, the mystery of the underwater temple has now been solved. The temple was indeed exist, precisely in the area of Pemuteran, North Bali waters. However, it is not a temple but a temple made of archaeological relics that are deliberately built in the area of coral reef conservation.

That said Paul M Turley, owner of Rover Sea Dive Center who took the controversial photos, as reported by the Jakarta Globe site. Artificial temple named Pura Park was built starting in 2005 at a depth of 15-29 meters.

The area is part of a coral reef conservation projects Reef Gardiners who got financial support from the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid). There there were 10 sculptures and a temple structure which is now covered reefs.

Klero Temple

On a journey to Salatiga (03/04/2010), I and Andrew find a guide on the side of the road board. Precisely at Jl. Raya Solo-Semarang km 12, after passing through the iron-framed bridge. Signage that includes the name of a temple named landmark / Klero. Yes, our location at that time in the village Klero, Kec. Landmark, Kab. Semarang, Central Java.

Location of the Temple Klero only about 50 meters from Jl. Raya Solo-Semarang. With the position of the temple in the middle of the village. Page Klero Temple itself is laid out nicely all around the temple surrounded by towering trees. Not far from the temple, there is the village cemetery. If on this page include seating, more suitable to be tourist attractions.

Temple Klero form similar to Sambisari. Although without the fence of the temple. The outside of the main room surrounded by boxes. I guess a box of yore was a place of wooden stick. To be a kind of fence as possible.

The main room facing west, and in it there is a yoni without a phallus. Near the phallus is the former incense, a sign that the temple was still functioning.

What's interesting is near the entrance of the temple there is a page mortar and pestle. Both are made of andesite stone. According to sources on the Internet, residents said the stone was as Mbah Lumpang Kentheng. Quite interesting, considering this the first time I encountered no agricultural tools found alongside a temple.

As usual, after filling the guest book, making small talk briefly with the guards of the temple, and photographing perfunctory, we had moved away to continue the journey. A relic of the past hidden not far from the hustle and bustle of the highway that never sleeps.

 Klero Temple

 Hole to stick the pole

Mbah Lumpang Kentheng

Serene

Unique Relief in Borobudur Temple

JUST FOR FUN BRO........

Archaeological findings in the Dieng of Century IX

Landscape of Anggrung Gondok, Dieng. beautiful and peaceful.

Team of researchers from the Department of Archaeology Faculty of Humanities University of Gadjah Mada find dozens of broken glass, ceramics, and gacuk in the area of Candi Dieng, Central Java. This finding is important to uncover the ancient Mataram trade relations.

Chairman of the Department of Archaeology University of Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Yogyakarta Inayah Adrisiyanti said, shards of pottery found in China is estimated to come from the Tang Dynasty around the 9th century. The distinctive blue colored glass and green is estimated from the Persians.

"This finding is very important, because it shows there is life beyond the ceremonial rite in Dieng area," said Inayah, Saturday (12/06/2010).

Dieng temple area, which lies at an altitude of about 2,000 meters above sea level and located in Wonosobo regency and Banjarnegara, known as the religious area. As the name implies, Dieng ("on" means mountain or place, and "hyang" means god), in the region there are several Hindu temples. The name of the temple in accordance with Purwa puppet in the Mahabharata, like temple Arjuna, Bima Temple, Candi Semar, and Temple Gatotkaca.

Three points

Mahirta, professor and chairman of research teams in the area enshrinement Dieng, say, the findings of excavations carried out at three points, namely around the staircase entrance Dieng Kailasa Museum, the old wells, and building Darmasala west.

After digging the soil with a depth of 50-175 cm, at three locations were found shards of pottery, gacuk (artificial currency used in religious ceremonies), and broken glass.

Seeing their characteristics, continued Mahirta, shards of pottery and gacuk probably derived from the Tang Dynasty which ruled in northern China in the 9th century. "Ceramics are found on ships that sank in the waters around the Pacific Islands," said Mahirta. As for the broken glass, the color and characteristics, probably derived from Persia.

The discovery, further Mahirta, very important because it strengthens the case of Old Mataram internationally have formed a trade involving the Middle East region and China. Traded goods, even, into the hinterland, such as the Dieng plateau.

Archaeologists from the National University of Singapore, John Norman Miksic, say, during these relics of the inscription in Indonesia, more talk about religion and government. Trading activity is very rarely mentioned that the data on it was minimal. In fact, international trade activity may have a major influence for the development of the kingdom.

"These findings provide the most complete data about the extent of current trading range," said Miksic said.

Life Lessons From the Temple Brahu

Buddham saranam gacchami. Dhammam saranam gacchami. Sangham saranam gacchami. (I seek refuge in the Buddha, I seek refuge in the Dhamma, I take refuge to the Sangha).

Dusk is flushed at Temple Brahu, District Trowulan, Mojokerto regency, seemed to welcome hundreds of Buddhists who walk away from the Mahavihara Majapahit. People who bring offerings tuberose flowers and lights Temple Brahu immediately satisfy the court.

Paritta Tisarana (prayer refuge statement) floated on Sunday (1 / 8) afternoon, accompanied step Buddhists commemorate Asadha. Presidium of the Supreme Sangha Indonesia

Arya monk who led the worship service Viryanadi Mahathera. In addition, there were 15 monks.

Asadha be special because it reminds the first time Buddha Sakyamuni teach mankind. Full moon marks the beginning of the month Asadha valuable lessons about life.

The five ascetics who are lucky and hear the first sermon in the Deer Park Isipatana, Benares, India, is Kondanna, Badhiya, Vappa, Mahanama, and Asaji. The five ascetics who became the first disciple of the Buddha is also marking the formation of the Sangha, brotherhood of monks.

At that time the Buddha taught the sermon, called the four noble truths. This lesson contains four propositions about living in unsatisfactory (dukkha), the causes of discontent, the cessation of dukkha, and the road leading to the cessation of dukkha.

In general, the Buddha awaken people about the ever-changing conditions. Throughout human beings have an endless desire, disappointment will continue to happen. However, this can be stopped. Therefore, the Buddha taught the middle way to overcome this unsatisfactory situation.

This year, 2554 years of Buddha Sakyamuni was teaching. Buddhists in East Java in the temple commemorating Asadha Brahu. As a resident of East Java, traditional art reog ponorogo, lumping horse dance and lion dance is offered before the puja begins service. Not only people, residents around Trowulan too enjoy the festivities.

Chairman of the Indonesian Buddhist Council (MBI) Java Irwan Pontoh say, Javanese and Chinese cultures in blood flow Buddhists. Therefore, art is still present at the same time to maintain cultural continuity.

Brahu Temple, which is only 2 kilometers from Mahavihara Majapahit, is expected to be built in the 15th century AD. This temple including the sacred Buddhist building because there is a stupa in the southeast.

The temple faces west is suspected as a location for storing the ashes of the kings of UB. Nevertheless, the former has not been found ashes or corpse.

Road Construction Make Muaro Jambi Temple Damaged

Road construction district in Jambi Muaro temple complex, Muaro Jambi, Jambi, paused on Thursday (22 / 7). The development is known to damage the structure menappo or piles of stones in the temple complex.

On Thursday the Head of the Jambi Provincial Culture and Tourism Didy Wurjanto met with a number of officers within the Government of Jambi and Muaro 0415 Military District Commander Lt. Col. Batanghari Aufit Chaniago. After discussing this issue, all parties agreed to stop building roads.

District 6-meter wide road was built almost 1 kilometer from the temple complex Astano to the main site. The road is Muaro Jambi Regency project carried out by military personnel through the project work of TNI.

Didy Wurjanto said it only learned that the construction of road damage menappo after there were reports from the public. One menappo eroded by heavy equipment. "We immediately checked the location and they did," said Didy.

Construction of roads hampered the Law No. 5 / 1992 on Objects of Cultural Property. "Development through cultural sites must get a recommendation from the local Archaeological Heritage Preservation Hall," he said.

Construction of roads, said Didy, very troubling. The reason, the site Muaro Jambi is one of six objects proposed by the government to enter into the world heritage by UNESCO. "If the world knew that there menappo damaged by road construction, the temple site Muaro Jambi could get smaller," said Didy.

Muaro Jambi temple complex is located about 40 kilometers from the city of Jambi. In it there are more than 80 temple ruins and remains of ancient settlements. By the local community, the remnants of the ruins of the temple was called menappo.

Many menappo already identified as the ruins of the temple located in the community owned land used as a vegetable garden or orchard duku and durian. However, people working for their activities on land located menappo not damage the site's history.

Toll Road Threatens Temples in Klaten

Government of Klaten, Central Java, toll road development plan worry Solo-Yogyakarta area will damage archaeological sites that have preserved its existence.

Klaten Regency and the Ministry of Public Works has mapped two alternative locations lane highways, namely the north and south of Klaten, which turned out to be across the area of protected sites. So says the Head of Planning and Development Agency (Bappeda) Bambang Sigit Klaten in Klaten, Thursday (5/8/2010), as quoted by Warta Kota.

"Regency is now confusion to give his decision because of two alternative plans toll project will cross the existence of archaeological sites or protected areas," he said.

If the toll road project through the northbound lane, said Sigit, it will cross the site and the Temple of Queen Boko Temple Sojiwan. While in the south there are many temples are included in the Prambanan complex, such as Sewu, Plaosan Lor, and the South.

"All the temples were still in the research and protected as objects of cultural heritage," he said.

The plan, he said, had been contained in the draft and the draft Regional Spatial (spatial planning) which has now been reviewed at the provincial level. In the draft of which contains the mapping of the northern region of Klaten path that will traverse the project, namely Sub Delanggu, Ceper, Kebonarum, Karangnongko, and Prambanan. While in the south is District Gantiwarno, Wedi, Kalikotes, and Trucuk.

In addition, he said, land acquisition for toll projects will siphon government funds are not small.

Nevertheless, it suggests the construction of a freeway is most appropriate to use the overpass. "Road overpass easier because minimal social conflict. In fact, to avoid the area of archeological sites," he said.

While the Head of Preservation and Utilization, Institute for Conservation of Archaeological Heritage (BP3), Central Java, Gutomo explained, the existence of archaeological sites are protected by the Act No. 5 of 1992 Objects of Cultural Property.

According to him, there is no history of the temple which was moved to the interests of road projects. Toll lane projects that could dibelokan to avoid sites of cultural heritage objects.

Amazing Images UII Temple Part 2

Temple UII will Surprise Archaeologist again

The process of excavation Kimpulan temple complex discovered in the Indonesian Islamic University campus, Sleman, Yogyakarta, return to reveal new facts. Archaeologists from the Archaeological Heritage Preservation Hall Yogyakarta find-yoni phallus statue in the chapel (companion), Tuesday (12/1/2010).

This surprised the archaeologists because of unusual yoni phallus-in chapel, but only in the main temple. "Nothing like this has ever been found in other temples," said Budi Sancoyo, one of the archaeologists in charge of Yogyakarta BP3 in the excavation.

Linga-Yoni in chapel measuring 4 x 6 meters was standing parallel with two pedestal (rock god), the statue of Nandi (cow), and a stone well-sized 80 x 80 cm by 40 cm depth as found previously.

The well itself is also unique because it is not commonly found in the temple and has no known function. The phallus-yoni previously been found with the statue of Ganesha in the main temple is measuring 6 x 6 meters.

"We can not conclude the meaning of the findings-yoni phallus and the existing wells in this chapel because they have to dig up other references," said Budi.

Previously, the temple is unique because Kimpulan also stated that the building structure is a combination of stone and wood. Arca found also to have different designs with the designs of Ganesha in other temples.

"Nothing like this has ever been found in other temples"

 

Temple in Kimpulan Reveals New Uniqueness

  

Excavation of the temple complex in Hamlet Kimpulan at the Islamic University of Indonesia campus, Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region, re-produce the new facts. Archaeologists from the Archaeological Heritage Preservation Hall Yogyakarta find Linga-Yoni statues in the chapel (companion), Tuesday (12 / 1).

This finding is surprising archaeologists because of Linga-Yoni unusual in the chapel, usually only at the main temple. "Frankly we were surprised," said Budi Sancoyo, one archaeologist Hall Preservation of Archaeological Heritage (BP3) of Yogyakarta in the excavation.

Linga-Yoni dimensions 56 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm in the chapel measuring 4 meters x 6 meters was standing parallel with two pedestal (rock god), the statue of Nandi (cow mounts Vishnu), and a stone well. The well is also unique because it is not commonly found in the temple building.

Previously, Linga-Yoni also found with the statue of Ganesha in the main temple. "It seems that many aspects of the construction of this temple is different from the grip temples in general," said Budi.

Previously, the temple is probably derived from the Ancient Mataram the 9th century or the 10th is also expressed unique because the building structure is a combination of stone and wood. Design statue of Ganesha also has a design different from other temples of Ganesha design.

UII Rector Edy Suandi Hamid said, related to the increasing number of objects found, he will add energy security and coordinate with the police.

This temple was discovered by chance on December 11, 2009 when workers were excavating for the construction of libraries UII. After the excavation with the involvement of BP3 Yogyakarta, known temples of square form measuring about 6 x 6 meters.

A number of the proposed temple was named Temple Kimpulan, according to the name of the village where the temple was found. However, different parties propose another, more nuanced name of education.

After the discovery of the temple, the location of the library will be shifted from the original plan to the south. "We hope the management of this temple can be held in cooperation with BP3 UII Yogyakarta," said Edy.

The Amazing Images in UII Sites

 Man and Flower

 Nandi Statue

 continue to be extracted

 Broad

 Kala??

Fence or Door??

UII Kimpulan cite this as a Tourist Site

Site Kimpulan on the campus of the Islamic University of Indonesia Yogyakarta integrated will be developed into a tourist attraction and historical education, says Director General of History and Antiquities Ministry of Culture and Tourism Day Untoro Drajad.

"These findings are important to the community site so that should be openly and widely accessible without sacrificing the security of objects of cultural heritage," he said in Yogyakarta, on Monday (08/02/2010).

The remark was made days after the signing of cooperation agreements between the script with the Foundation Board Endowment Kembudpar Indonesian Islamic University (UII) in the conservation and management of Kimpulan Site.

According to him, it is important to keep the site preserved and used for purposes that lead to the development of culture and parisiwata especially in education and history.

"After the discovery of the site has done several steps, including excavation, area delimitation, budgeting, reimbursement, and arrangement of the region. Arrangement planned to be completed later this year," he said.

He said, Kimpulan Site is a site that was found on December 11, 2009 on an integrated campus that has been excavated UII Hall Preservation of Archaeological Heritage (BP3) in Yogyakarta.

"The site and type of ancient relics in it is state property managed by the Directorate General (DG) History and Antiquities Kembudpar. Conservation and Management of the site to enhance the appreciation and learning for the community," he said.

Chairman of the Governing Body Foundation Endowments UII Hasan Lutfi said the site within an area of 1385 square meters will be constructed library building UII with due respect to the existence of such sites.

"In the library building will be constructed to complement the museum's existence Kimpulan Site as objects of cultural preservation efforts," said former Rector of the UII.

Temple UII jogjakarta

Another uniqueness is found in the temple area Kimpulan campus Indonesian Islamic University (UII) Yogyakarta, yesterday (12 / 1). The findings of the temple yoni phallus Perwara located east of the main temple building. Yoni phallus found in the grit box C II, at around 11:00.

Not only that, where parallel yoni phallus with two pedestal (where offerings), Nandi (cow statues), and water reservoirs is the first time in the excavation team from the Archeological Heritage Preservation Board (BP3) DIJ.

''That's the uniqueness. There commemorative temple yoni in Perwara and position parallel to the water bath. Usually like to be a bit behind yoni phallus. My prediction, there are two kinds of ritual worship in this temple. That is the main temple and perwara,''said Chairman of the excavation team Jogja Goon BP3 Panca Putra, through excavation, yesterday (12 / 1).

According to the Goon, a ritual in the temple Perwara are smaller and usually carried out routinely and regularly. While in the temple, the ritual is only performed on certain things. For example, during the day''of religion,''he said.

Indication is indicated by the absence of staircase entrance to the main temple. The entrance is too small, measuring 60 cm, so not all the priests could enter the main temple. This also applies to Perwara temples.

Another indication, the discovery of water reservoirs with bebentuk box size 75 cm x 75 cm, 50 cm deep. Water, Goon said, was very dominant in every worship. No doubt, many temples are always found near water sources. The findings''support the tub that my interpretation of the two cult,''he said.

Goon told, in the procession worship, the water used to clean (purify) the statue of Nandi and the yoni phallus. Water conservancy output from the gutter that is holy water. ''Just, I surprisingly kok two flanking Nandi pedestal. The former is not burned. Usually mat to put the incense. Yes, probably eroded lava,''said the former Goon who claim expect to find the tub of water, but instead yoni phallus found in the grit C II.

In addition to the discovery of the temple yoni phallus Perwara, another unique form of Ganesha statues in the balcony railing and form perwara temple in the form of a rectangle measuring 6 meters x 4 meters. While the main temple width 6 meters x 6 meters. Perwara temples usually smaller than the parent and the shape of the box.

In another part Goon said, after the excavation is complete, for security, it will move the statue of Ganesha and yoni phallus. The plan comes after an instruction from the Directorate General of Antiquities in Jakarta. Therefore, the discovery of the temple have been regarded UII booming.

''That was the last day of excavation. Still long. It will be discussed again, whether UII that will save statues, monggo. If not, it means BP3 that will keep it,''said Goon.

Goon can not predict when the last day of excavation. In addition, BP3 also get instructions for the library which was originally built in the location of the discovery of the temple relocated in a separate place.

Security Problem while, Ganesha statues will be displayed little by little. ''It's actually normal procedures. But we still need to be alert. Moreover, the number of security guards only five,''said Goon Kapokja also BP3 DIJ Protection.

Head of Business Foundation Endowments UII Suwarsono agency said, it is ready to save and secure all archaeological objects found in the area which was originally set up the library. Problem relocation library, Suwarsono declared ready. ''Yes redesain relocation as well,''said a former dean Suwarsono Faculty of Economics, UII.

Initial plan, added Suwarsono, the library will be built bestek L-shaped, U, or half O. Area of the temple into the front yard library.

The discovery of the temple on Campus UII: Found Stone Sculpture Ganesha statue and Linga Yoni!

Latest news from the discovery of the temple on the Integrated Campus UII, has found a stone statue of Ganesha and Linga Yoni. Statue of Lord Ganesha is the symbol of knowledge. Here are the photos.