Bumiayu temple
About Bumiayu temple
Bumiayu temple compound, locally known as Candi Bumiayu, stands as one of the few surviving Hindu temple remnants in South Sumatra. Located near the Lematang river in Bumiayu village, Tanah Abang district, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency, approximately 120 kilometres west of Palembang, the temple represents a significant archaeological site from the Srivijaya period. The red brick structures are estimated to date between the 8th and 13th centuries, reflecting the region's Hindu-Buddhist heritage during this era. Unlike Java, which contains numerous temple ruins, Sumatra has yielded relatively few such discoveries, making Bumiayu an important example alongside other sites such as Muaro Jambi in Jambi, Muara Takus in Riau, and Bahal temple in North Sumatra.
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