![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/003_Site_from_South-West_%252838244920665%2529.jpg/640px-003_Site_from_South-West_%252838244920665%2529.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Muara Takus
Buddhist temple complex in Riau, Indonesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Muara Takus (Indonesian: Candi Muara Takus) is a Buddhist temple complex, thought to belong to the Srivijaya empire.[1] It is situated in Kampar Regency in Riau province, Sumatra, Indonesia.[2] Its surviving temples and other archaeological remains are thought to date to the 11th and 12th century AD. It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient temple complexes in Sumatra.[3]
Quick Facts General information, Architectural style ...
Muara Takus Temple Compound | |
---|---|
![]() The Muara Takus temple compound viewed from southwest | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Buddhist candi |
Town or city | Muara Takus Village, Koto Kampar XIII District, Kampar Regency, Riau |
Country | Indonesia |
Coordinates | 0.3364°N 100.6415°E / 0.3364; 100.6415 |
Completed | circa 12th century |
Client | Srivijaya |
Close