Muara Takus Compound Site
Muara Takus is part of the Tentative list of Indonesia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Muara Takus is a Buddhist temple site dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. It comprises one of the largest and best-preserved ancient temple complexes in Sumatra. Remains of four temples can be seen. With its lotus-shaped stupa, Candi Mahliga, is similar to ancient structures in Thailand and Myanmar.
Map of Muara Takus Compound Site
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Muara Takus
- Country
- Indonesia
- Added
- 2009
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Religious structure - Buddhist
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2009 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Muara Takus