PM Modi shares stunning aerial view of Prambanan Temple during Indonesia visit: ‘Majestic!’
Over subsequent generations, intense seismic activity reduced a significant portion of the structures to ruins. Preliminary salvage work began under Dutch colonial oversight in the 19th century, followed by systematic archaeological reconstruction between 1913 and 1953, which restored the principal shrines.Acknowledging its profound historical legacy, UNESCO inscribed Prambanan as a World Heritage Site in 1991. The site now stands as one of Indonesia's premier cultural destinations, offering an evocative window into the archipelago's diverse religious history.The fresh preservation pact highlights the enduring civilisational ties between New Delhi and Jakarta.
- ▪Over subsequent generations, intense seismic activity reduced a significant portion of the structures to ruins.
- ▪Preliminary salvage work began under Dutch colonial oversight in the 19th century, followed by systematic archaeological reconstruction between 1913 and 1953, which restored the principal shrines.Acknowledging its profound historical legacy
- ▪The site now stands as one of Indonesia's premier cultural destinations, offering an evocative window into the archipelago's diverse religious history.The fresh preservation pact highlights the enduring civilisational ties between New Delhi
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HomeNextPM Modi shares stunning aerial view of Prambanan Temple during Indonesia visit: ‘Majestic!’PM Modi shared an aerial view of Indonesia's Prambanan Temple ahead of launching an India-backed conservation project with Indonesian President Prabowo.Updated on: Jul 8, 2026, 11:09:27 ISTANIPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link En route from Yogyakarta to the nearly 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple complex, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a spectacular aerial view from his helicopter, describing the monument as majestic as he approached the UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (@IndianEmbJkt)Prime Minister Modi took to X to share a spectacular aerial view from his…
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