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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Candi Kethek is a significant terraced megalithic Hindu temple located on the northwest slope of Mount Lawu in Central Java, Indonesia. The temple, dating from the 15th to 16th centuries CE, features seven west-facing terraces connected by stone steps, with an alternative path on the south side. It is part of a broader group of Javanese-Hindu temples, including the nearby Ceto Temple. Archaeological investigations have unearthed a tortoise statue representing the Hindu deity Vishnu, confirming the site's religious purpose. Candi Kethek exemplifies the distinctive architectural style of the period, characterized by its terraced design, and serves as an important cultural and historical landmark reflecting the religious and architectural practices of the era.
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