Borobudur - The Ruins (4)

Borobudur

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  Borobudur is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, Central Java, 


Indonesia. The area of the structure is 12,000㎡, the height is 31.5m, and consists of

8 floors; 5 floors has square shape, 3 floors is circle.

(Image from Google Map)

  Almost 55,000㎡ of stones were taken from neighboring stone quarries to build the 


monument. The stone was cut to size, transported to the site and laid without mortar. 


Knobs, indentations and dovetails were used to form joints between stones. 

(Image from Wikipedia)

  The monument is equipped with a good drainage system to cater for the area's high 

storm water run-off. To prevent flooding, 100 spouts are installed at each corner, 

each with a unique carved gargoyle in the shape of a giant or Makara.

(Image from travelandescape.ca)