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| Ratu Boko Palace Source : Borobudur Park Website |
Besides leaving the historical evidence in the form of inscriptions scattered in Java. The Old Mataram Kingdom built many temples, both Hindu and Buddhist patterned. The findings of gold artefacts in Wonoboyo indicate the richness of art and culture. That temples are Kalasan temple, Plaosan temple, Prambanan temple, Sewu temple, Mendut temple, Pawon Temple, Borobudur temple, and many more.
According to the ancient inscription that was made by Rakai Panangkaran in 746 - 784 AD, at the begining the building around Ratu Boko Heritage site is called Abhayagiri Wihara
Abhaya means no danger or peace. Abhayagiri means the buddhist monks dormitory (Vihara) that is located at the peaceful area on top of the hill. In the next period between 856 - 863 AD, Abhayagiri Vihara changed its name became Walaing Kraton that is proclaimed by Vasal Rakai named Rakai Walaing Pu Kumbayoni. Mantyasih inscription which was built in 898 - 908 AD by Rakai Watukara Dyah Balitung, still mentioned Walaing as the pedigree of Punta Tarka who made mantyasih inscription. From the beginning of 10th century until the end of 16th century there is no news about Kraton Walaing.
The name of Ratu Boko comes from local people folk. Ratu Boko (in javanese language means the king heron) was the father og Loro Jonggrang, which became the name of the main temple at Prambanan temple complex. Ok, that is the short story of Ratu Boko Palace that I get from the leaflet by management of PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur Prambanan & Ratu Boko. Open the same article abou history of Ratu Boko Palace in indonesian version
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