Sojiwan

Sojiwan Temple, a significant archaeological site, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple located in Central Java, Indonesia. Built between 842 and 850 CE, it is attributed to the reign of Queen Pramodhawardhani, as evidenced by the Rukam inscription. The temple is constructed from andesite stone and features architectural styles similar to the nearby Mendut Temple. It includes a main building with an inner chamber that originally housed Buddha and Bodhisattva statues, although these are no longer present. The temple's artistic significance is highlighted by its 20 bas-reliefs, which depict Buddhist stories from the Pancatantra and Jatakas, with 19 of these reliefs still intact. The site also includes a stone-paved causeway and was originally surrounded by two rows of walls, indicating its importance as a temple complex that likely included additional structures.