Photo Borobudur First Discovered

Merapi lava buried Borobudur Temple
One question that is still unanswered about Borobudur is how the condition around the temple was built and why the temple was found in the buried. Some experts say Borobudur initially stood dikelilingii swamp and then buried by the eruption of Merapi.

It is based on Calcutta inscription reads 'Amawa' means sea of ​​milk. The word which is then interpreted as Merapi lava, possibly buried Borobudur Merapi cold lava. The villages around Borobudur, like there Wanurejo Karanganyar and activities of people make crafts. In addition, the peak watu Kendil an ideal place for a panoramic view from the top of Borobudur. May 27, 2006 earthquake and had no impact at all on the Borobudur temple that can still be visited.

History of the discovery of Borobudur temple
About three hundred years ago, where the temple is still a grove surrounding what people called Redi Borobudur. For the first time, the name of the script Negarakertagama Borobudur known Prapanca MPU works in 1365 AD, is mentioned about the monastery in Budur.

Then in the Jawi script Soil Chronicle (1709-1710) there was news of Mas Fund, a rebel against King Pakubowono I, who was caught in the Redi Borobudur and sentenced to death. Later in 1758, sparked the news about a prince from Yogyakarta, the Prince Monconagoro, who would like to see a statue of a warrior are locked in a cage.

In 1814, Thomas Stamford Raffles received the news of his subordinates on a hill covered with carved stones. Based on the news that Raffles sent Cornelius, an admirer of art and history, to clean up that hill.

Once cleared for two months with the help of 200 people, the temple became clear and restoration continued in 1825. In 1834, Resident Kedu cleanse the temple again, and in 1842 the temple stupa reviewed for further research.