Mendut Temple

Mendut a Buddhist temple built by King Indra of Sailendra dynasty. Niches Mendut be a throne for large Buddha statue.

Various relics that reflect the glory and grandeur of the past scattered in various parts of the archipelago. One of the rest of the past grandeur Mendut is located approximately 3 kilometers east from Borobudur. Karangtengah inscription found in Karangtengah mention that Mendut built by King Indra of Sailendra dynasty. Rectangular temple with terraced roofs are decorated small stupas built earlier than Pawon and Borobudur temple located in a straight line. Unlike the Borobudur temple facing towards the sunrise, then Mendut entrance facing west.