Search For Traces Of Civilization in Dieng Plateau Area.

August 25, 2016

Search For Traces Of Civilization in Dieng Plateau Area.

Who says that learning about history of something drab ? Trying to trace the civilization on the plateau Dieng will certainly be fun if accompanied by also with direct visit / observation to the places that have historical value that will be quite able to provide information that is accurate enough.
Visit Dieng plateau to as a great place for field observations us this time, not just a regular visit, but you can also see evidence of the early history of hindu civilization in Java that developed in the heyday of the Sanjaya dynasty in the 8th century, more older than the time of Majapahit Kingdom in East Java.

Arjuna Temple Complex in Dieng Plateau Area / Komplek Candi Arjuna di Dataran Tinggi Dieng

Dieng derived from the word "Di Hyang" or highest point, is taken from the Sanskrit word which can be interpreted as a highest place, the dwelling place of the God, was marked by the establishment of temples in Dieng.

Dieng Plateau Theater in Dieng Plateau Area / Studio Theater Dieng di Dataran Tinggi Dieng

The temples were first built to honor Lord Shiva by the local people, the name is taken from the puppet character, namely Shiva. In complex Arjuna temple, there are five temples stand on equal footing with the background landscape very interesting. Arjuna temple complex looks beautiful as it is surrounded manicured gardens that very tidy. The temples itself builded already thousands of years ago is the oldest temple in Java. Arjuna temple, Semar temple, Srikandi Temple, Puntadewa temple and Sembrada temple is a temple that still standing among the 19 other temples that have been destroyed or broken because specific incident. Arjuna temple complex is one of the favorite tourist locations in Dieng.

Semar Temple Complex in Dieng Plateau Area / Candi Semar di Dataran Tinggi Dieng

In addition to Arjuna temple complex, there is also Dwarawati located not so far away, you just need to walk down to a residential area or walk down to a small lane between the potatoes and carrots plantations which are owned by local residents. From the top of this temple, you can also enjoy a view of how green plantations and ranks of the Dieng plateau landscapes, charming houses view from the view points. Materials used for build Dieng temples is composed of andesite rock types, is taken from Mount Pakuwaja located in the south of the temple in Dieng Mountains area is a typical rocks, namely andesite volcanic rock types.