The discovery of historical relics is interesting to talk about. In addition to being a mystery, relics often elicits admiration and questions in the minds of everyone who knows. The question that often arises is how the life of an age of time so many historical relics can be buried in the ground for centuries. Natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are usually the reason why the heritage buildings was buried. However, there is no one who can confirm the truth. The temple is a building that is often a mystery, well on how to made them or its function in the past. Prambanan and Borobudur temple into two buildings that show that human civilization at that time were already quite advanced because they were able to build such a magnificent temple.
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| the beginning of discovered Pustakasala temple in 2009 |
Such as the discovery of Sambisari temple in the city of Yogyakarta. This new temple was discovered in 1966 by a farmer named Karyowinangun. In the beginning of the temple Sambisari discovered, that is when Kayowinangun was hoeing and inadvertently collided with carved stone such as part of the temple. After reporting on archaeological department, then performed further research. According to the study, the temple was built about 812-838. Research to explore, stringing, and reconstruct this temple took 21 years. Now, Sambisari temple becomes one of the object tourism in Yogyakarta. Although not as big as Borobudur and Prambanan temples are located a little away from the location, but this temple has its own uniqueness. The layout of the temple is about 6.5 meters lower than the other regions. In Sambisari there is a statue of Goddess Durga (wife of Lord Shiva) with eight hands, the statue of Ganesha (Dewi Durja's son), and the statue of Agastya. Based on historical records, the building was founded in the reign of Rakai Mountain which ruled between 824-846.
Location of Sambisari temple: village of Sambisari, Purwomartani, sub-district of Kalasan, Regency of Sleman, Province of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
A temple was also discovered in the area around the Indonesian Islamic University campus. This temple was found on December 11, 2009. The temple was buried about 5 meters below ground. It is estimated, the temple was buried because of the eruption of Mount Merapi which is located approximately 40 kilometers from the location. Beginning of the discovery of this temple when it will be built the foundation for a building to be used as a library. The discovery of this temple then became a hot news at the time. The temple is often referred to by the name of Kimpulan temple, also many are called by Pustakasala temple. Government members give name of Kimpulan temple because the temple found in the region named Kimpulan, but the campus give name of Pustakala (Sanskrit), which means the library. Decision to give name of Pustakasala to commemorate the temple was found when will build the library. Currently, the temple bearada in the Indonesian Islamic University campus (one private university in Yogyakarta). Style carvings and statues which carved at this temple indicate that it is a Hindu Siwastik temple.
Location of Kimpulan temple: complex of Indonesian Islam University, Kaliurang Street Km 14.5, Regency of Sleman, Province of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
The discovery of the temple Sambisari and Kimpulan / Pustakasala attracted archaeologists and they suspect that there are many temples were buried region of Yogyakarta.
