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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
About
The Ceto Temple, known as Candi Ceto in Indonesian, is a significant archaeological site dating back to the fifteenth century, located on the western slope of Mount Lawu in Java. This Javanese-Hindu temple is part of a series of temples constructed in the region during a time when Javanese religious and artistic expressions began to diverge from traditional Indian influences. As one of the final temple-building efforts before the widespread conversion of Java's courts to Islam in the 16th century, Ceto Temple holds great historical importance. Its unique architectural style and lack of comprehensive records pose challenges to historians in interpreting the cultural and religious practices of the era. This temple, alongside the nearby Sukuh Temple, represents the rich and complex tapestry of Java's pre-Islamic spiritual landscape.
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