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Early Modern Period
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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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The Prambanan temple complex, located in Java, Indonesia, is a significant archaeological site dating back to the 9th century CE. Constructed during the reign of the Hindu Sanjaya dynasty, it represents a shift from Buddhist to Hindu dominance in the region. The site is renowned for its three main temples dedicated to the Hindu deities Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, with the towering Shiva temple being the most prominent. The complex originally comprised 240 temples, showcasing intricate bas-reliefs depicting stories from the Ramayana and Bhagavata Purana. Despite its abandonment in the 10th century due to volcanic activity, Prambanan stands as a masterpiece of Hindu architecture and a symbol of the religious and cultural history of Indonesia.
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