GUMPUNG Temple

Gumpung Temple is located on S 01° 28’ 39.5”, E 103° 40’ 02.0”, and is one of large temple compound in the Muarajambi archaeological site. Gumpung temple is first called by F.M. Schnitger in his report in 1937. Boechari, an arcaeologist in reading old inscription, in his report wrote that based on result of his reading on the golden inscription found in the Gumpung temple, it is predicted that the Gumpung temple compound was constructed in the mid of 9 century to early 10 century. Of the golden inscription, it is found that Gumpung temple was prayer centre of Buddhist. This is supported with the finding of Pradjaparamita and other artifacts related to the Buddhist religious ceremony. Gumpung Temple surrounded by square fence in dimension of 150 m x 155 m. The land surface height is about 14,7 mdpl, directs to east, based on the main gate facing to east. While, the main temple is 17,9 m x x 17,3 m and the perwara 9,85 m x 9,75 m. the temple yard divided into some rooms, each surrounded by concrete fence and entrance gate. Currently, the remaining fences and entrance gates lost and result of restoration in 1982 had restored the remaining structure. While the original fence remains can be found under the protection building on the north of the temple.