Borobudur
LocationIndonesia (Java)
Built9th century
Size35 m tall
Built BySailendra dynasty
About Borobudur
The largest Buddhist temple in the world. Has 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. Abandoned and hidden under volcanic ash for centuries. Rediscovered in 1814 by Sir Stamford Raffles. Built from 2 million stone blocks without mortar. Pilgrims walk 5 km through levels representing the path to enlightenment.