Restoration of Borobudur Temple
The history of Borobudur Temple continues with restoration process. In 1900 CE, the government of Dutch East Indies took a step in preserving the monument.
It was formed a commission consisting of three officials to examine this monument consisting of an art historian named Brandes, a Dutch engineer and soldier named Theodoor Van Erp and expert engineer of the Building construction Department of Public Works Named Van de Kamer.
Restoration of the temple is done by paying attention to many things. Among other things are improvements in drainage system, building angle arrangement, harmful stone removal, strengthening of the first ledge fence and restoration of several niches, gates, stupas and major stupas.
Another thing to add is the creation of a temple page fence and cleaning area. The restoration of Borobudur temple was carried out from 1907 to 1911 CE. After Indonesia became independent, the government also had several restorations despite small scale.
In the late 1960s, the Indonesian Government made a request to the international community for a major refurbishment to protect the monument. Discovery of Borobudur Temple.
The Indonesian Government in cooperation with UNESCO took steps for a thorough improvement of the temple in a large project that started from 1975 to 1982.
After the renovation, precisely in the year 1991, UNESCO then incorporated Borobudur Temple to the list of World Heritage sites and entered into the cultural criteria.
Well that's the explanation of the brief history of Borobudur Temple and the origin of Borobudur temple. Development process of Borobudur Temple.
Currently, Borobudur Temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Indonesia. Borobudur Temple is able to attract local and foreign tourists as one of the world's famous cultural heritage.
