Wednesday 1 May 2019

Mighty Muara Takus

One of the better ruins to see on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia is Muara Takus. It's located in Kampar Regency in Riau province, about a three-hour drive from the town of Pekanbaru.

Understated beauty is the impression of this Buddhist temple complex, a small group of three structures, each a unique design. The temples date from the 11th and 12th centuries.


Most of the temples are made with red sandstone, with half of one temple, Candi Bungsu, finished in a more upscale white stone.

The most impressive temple is Candi Mahigal. Its round tower is about 40 feet tall.


Finish details, nice brick work. Not all of the temples have survived, a brick pile all that's left over from a former structure.

The biggest temple, Candi Muara.

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