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Which Indonesian temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its mandala-like design?
Answer
Borobudur
Borobudur in Java, Indonesia is a massive 8th-century Buddhist temple complex designed with a mandala shape when viewed from above, symbolizing Buddhist cosmology.
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Borobudur contains 504 Buddha statues and over 2,600 relief panels depicting Buddhist teachings across nine levels of enlightenment.
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- Prambanan
- Tanah Lot
- Besakih
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- indonesia
- buddhism
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