the pyramid temple at borobudur is located near modern siem reap.
the pyramid temple at borobudur is located near modern siem reap.
where is the pyramid temple at borobudur located?
near modern siem reap
lake borobudur









































lake borobudur is an ancient lake that has been suggested once existed surrounding borobudur buddhist monument in kedu plain, central java, indonesia.









































unlike other temples, which were built on a flat surface, borobudur was built on a bedrock hill, above sea level and above the floor of the dried-out paleolake. the lake's existence had been the subject of intense discussion among archaeologists in the 20th century; borobudur was thought to have been built on a lake shore or even surrounded by a lake.









































section::::nieuwenkamp's proposition.
lake borobudur
on the east side of the temple there are the fragmentary remains of the pyramid temple. like the pyramid temple of the meidum pyramid, there are two stelae behind the temple, though of these only stumps remain. there is no trace of inscription to be seen. the temple remains are fragmentary but it is presumed to be similar to that of the meidum temple.









































section::::satellite pyramid.
bent pyramid