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.