Ageless Borobudur: Buddhist Mystery in Stone, Decay and Restoration, Mendut and Pawon, Folklife in Ancient Java

Wassenaar: Servire, 1976. Hardcover. Fine copy (as new), lacking jacket.. 288 pages: illustrations ; 28 cm ; bibliographical references (pages 280-284) and index. Printed on high quality coated stick. Numerous b&w photos & illus. Rev. translation of: Borobudur. ¶ "A.J. Bernet Kempers was a Dutch archaeologist and historian known for his work on Southeast Asian art and archaeology. One of his notable works is related to the Borobudur, a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Central Java, Indonesia. Borobudur is one of the world's largest Buddhist temples and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bernet Kempers' work on Borobudur provides insights into the temple's history, architecture, and the cultural context in which it was built. His research contributes to the understanding of Borobudur not just as an architectural marvel, but also as a reflection of the religious, social, and political dynamics of its time./ Archeology; archaeology. . Buddhist shrines -- Indonesia -- Magelang. Shrines -- Conservation and restoration -- Indonesia -- Magelang. Sanctuaires bouddhiques -- Indonésie -- Magelang. Sanctuaires -- Conservation et restauration -- Indonésie -- Magelang. Shrines -- Conservation and restoration. Buddhist shrines. Temples -- Conservation and restoration. Tempelbau Borobudur. Bernet Kempers, A. J. 1906-1992. (August Johan),