Ratu Boko temple is a historic relic site in the form of ruins of buildings resembling temples. This building is very important role in the development of Hindu dynasty history in Indonesia, especially in Java.
The temple of Ratu Boko or Boko Temple is not really a temple, but it is actually a palace or Keraton. That is why Ratu Boko is also often referred to as the Keraton Ratu Boko.
Candi Ratu Boko, Location of Ratu Boko temple is located in Yogyakarta Special Region, precisely in Dawung village and Sambireja Village. The location is east of Yogyakarta City approximately 19 kilometers, and located in the south of Prambanan Temple is very famous for its legend Roro Jonggrang it, approximately 3 kilometers.
There is an ancient inscription that dates 792 of the Abhayagiriwihara Inscription. On this inscription a little mention of Tejahpurnapane Panamkarana or better known by the name Rakai Panangkaran, the king of Mataram who lived in the year 746-784 AD. In the inscription it is mentioned that he has ordered the construction of Abhayagiriwihara. Abhayagiriwihara is defined as a monastery on a hill, which is full of peace. In addition to the Abhayagiriwihara Inscription found on the site of Ratu Boko site, there are several other inscriptions that mention this Abhayagiriwihara building. As has been mentioned in the Inscription Kalasan (year 779 AD), Prasati Mantyasih (year 907 AD), and inscription Wanua Tengah III (year 908 AD). And one more thing Abhayagiriwihara Inscription is written using Pranagari letters. The use of pranagari letters is a hallmark of Buddhist inscriptions. Furthermore, after the reign of Rakai Panangkaran, the next ruler is Rakai Walaing Pu Kombayoni who came to power in 898 to 908 AD. During the reign of Rakai Walaing Pu Kombayoni, the palace changed its name to Keraton Walaing and also changed its function to become a bastion of defense during the war, and equipped with a pile of large stones like a fortrest.
Architecture of Ratu Boko Temple