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Umbul Temple

9th-century Hindu temple with bathing pools.

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

About

Umbul Temple, located in Kartoharjo, Grabag, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, is a significant archaeological site from the Mataram era, dating back to the 9th century CE. This Hindu temple, known for its two rectangular bathing pools, was likely constructed as a resting and bathing place for the Hindu kings of Mataram. The temple complex includes a garden area and numerous stones, including lingga and yoni, and religious sculptures of deities such as Ganesha, Durga, and Agastya, indicative of its ritual and religious importance. The site was abandoned in the early 11th century, likely due to the catastrophic eruption of Mount Merapi in 1006 CE. Today, Umbul Temple is recognized as a Cultural Property of Indonesia and remains a point of interest for tourists and pilgrims alike.

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Archaeological Features

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Water Management Features

Bathing Complexes

Religious and Ritual Structures

Temples

Artistic and Decorative Features

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Environmental and Natural Features

Gardens

Historical Timeline

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Country
Indonesia
Source
Wikipedia