Reconstruction for the Buried Ancient Temple in UII

Although the process of excavation sites of ancient temples in Kimpulan Indonesian Islamic University (UII) Yogyakarta until this writing not yet completed, some initial suspicion has been able to put forward relating to the form of temples. According to the results of excavations, which are clear, this temple has a unique shape that is different from the temples of the other in Java. The uniqueness of these is to form a more simple 'minimalist' although the technique is very subtle. This minimalist temple thought to have its own historical factors as the construction period. Another interesting matter is the anticipated use of wood materials that thought never used previously for temples in Java.

Eskavasi Temple in UII (candiuii.blogspot.com)

According to the authors, who are not archaeologists, the temple in the UII forms is similar to the form of bales kulkul in Bali; form of elevated platform square (or rectangular?) With a ladder from wood which is expected character of bale kulkul. Tajug or prism roof with wooden columns can also be applied to the temples in this UII. Although the authors have not directly visit this temple site, the prediction can be done according to the evidence available, the physical form of the temple and found the former base in the fence of the temple.

Reconstruction of the temple in the UII

Chain of Java and Bali temple

In this issue seems to be assumed that this temple has a large role in revealing cut off the chain of Hindu temples of Java with the Hindu temples of Bali. We know that there are large differences and material forms of Hindu temples in both regions, although originating from the same community, the Javanese Hindu in the old Mataram in 9-10th Century. The conclusion is that the author while in UII temple was built in the days before the end of the Mataram Hindu just before the community migrated from Java to Bali.

UII temple reconstruction and Bale Hair Kulkul Sivi (warungnet.de)

Suppose the BP3 excavation team have finished digging, found the inscription, or through the process of carbon dating, perhaps this paper can be proven true or not. Wallahualam ... ..

And what about the use of materials from wood? Is there any connection with an earthquake or Mount Merapi??

How do you think?