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Borobudur Central Java Indonesia 28th June 1981

by Loose_Grip/Pete
Borobudur is a Buddhist stupa and temple complex in Central Java, Indonesia dating from the 8th century, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of world's great ancient monuments, the single largest Buddhist structure anywhere on earth.

This is the upper level of three. Inside every bell-shaped stupa is a statue of Buddha; the top has been taken off this one to reveal the content.

I thought it was crowded in 1981 but since it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991 it has become the most popular tourist attraction in modern day Indonesia and a major international attraction.
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9 comments

Malik Raoulda said:

Admirable et excellente capture bien renseignée et agréablement partagée.
Bonne et heureuse soirée paisible.
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Loose_Grip/Pete replied to Malik Raoulda:

Merci beaucoup Malik.
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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Interesting image and note.
20 months ago ( translate )

Loose_Grip/Pete replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks Jaap.
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Edna Edenkoben said:

I recognized it right away. Great shot! I visited there in February 1978 :-) It wasn't very crowded back then.
20 months ago

Loose_Grip/Pete replied to Edna Edenkoben:

Once seen never forgotten. I can't imagine how busy it must be today!
20 months ago

Edna Edenkoben replied to Loose_Grip/Pete:

Once seen, never forgotten...that's so true, Pete!
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Don Sutherland said:

Awesome capture.
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Loose_Grip/Pete replied to Don Sutherland:

Thanks Don.
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