Muara Takus Compound Site

Photo by Roman Bruehwiler.

Muara Takus is part of the Tentative list of Indonesia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

Muara Takus is a Buddhist temple site dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. It comprises one of the largest and best-preserved ancient temple complexes in Sumatra. Remains of four temples can be seen. With its lotus-shaped stupa, Candi Mahliga, is similar to ancient structures in Thailand and Myanmar.

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Full Name
Muara Takus
Country
Indonesia
Added
2009
Type
Cultural
Categories
Religious structure - Buddhist
Link
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2009 Added to Tentative List

Unesco Website: Muara Takus

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