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Muara Takus Temple

Name Muara Takus may not yet as popular as his brother Borobudur temple, Prambanan temple. But the nuances of history offered no less interesting.

Muara Takus temple complex is the only heritage that shaped temple in Riau. Temple nuanced Buddhistis this was proof that Buddhism once flourished in this region. Nevertheless, archaeological experts have not been able to determine exactly when this temple was founded.


The temple is located in the Village Muara Takus, District Tigabelas Koto Kampar, Kampar District, Riau Province.

Muara Takus Temple is a Buddhist temple, visible from the stupa, which is a symbol of the Buddha Gautama. There are opinions that say that this temple is a mixture of forms of Buddha and Shiva temple. The opinion is based on the shape of Mahligai Temple. The architecture of this temple also has similarities with the architecture of temples in Myanmar. Muara Takus Temple is a complex consisting of several buildings.

The site is supposedly the oldest in the world the rest of the triumph of the kingdom of Srivijaya. When the opportunity to visit the country this Malay, it is not complete if not stopping there. In addition to enjoying its beauty may also to uncover the veil of the great civilizations of the past carved and engraved there.

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