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Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Bumiayu temple compound in South Sumatra, Indonesia, is a significant archaeological site featuring remnants of a Sumatran Shivaist Hindu temple complex. Dating from the 8th to 13th centuries CE, the site is linked to the Srivijaya kingdom, reflecting its religious diversity with both Hindu and Tantric Buddhist influences. The complex consists of 13 red brick structures, with only five partially reconstructed. Notable finds include statues of Hindu deities like Shiva Mahadeva and Agastya, as well as Tantric Buddhist figures such as Camundi. The compound's abandonment is thought to coincide with the arrival of Islam in the region. The site's discovery has provided insights into the coexistence of Hinduism and Buddhism in the Srivijayan realm, emphasizing its cultural and historical significance.
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