Mendut is a Buddhist temple background. This temple is situated in the village Mendut, Mungkid district, City Mungkid, Magelang regency, Central Java, a few kilometers from the temple Borobudur.7 ° 36'17 .17 "S 110 ° 13'48 .01" E.
Mendut founded during the reign of King Indra of the dynasty dynasty. In the inscription of bertarikh Karangtengah 824 AD, mentioned that the king Indra has built a shrine called wenuwana which means bamboo forests. By a Dutch archaeologist named J.G. de Casparis, this word is associated with Mendut.
Building materials is actually a brick temple that is covered with natural stone. The building is located on a basement high, so it looks more elegant and sturdy. Stairs up and the entrance facing southwest. Above the basement there is a hallway that surrounds the temple. The roof is three-tiered and decorated with small stupas. The number of small stupas built today is 48 pieces.
Building height is 26.4 meters.
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