Dieng Temple is a collection of temples located at the foot of the Dieng mountains, Wonosobo, Central Java. The Dieng Temple area occupies a plain at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, stretching north-south for about 1900 m with a width of 800 m. This collection of Hindu temples of the Shiva sect, estimated to have been built between the end of the 8th century and the beginning of the 9th century, is thought to be the oldest temple in Java. Until now, no written information has been found about the history of Dieng Temple, but experts estimate that this collection of temples was built on the orders of kings from the Sanjaya Dynasty. In the Dieng area, an inscription dated 809 AD was found, which is the oldest inscription written in ancient Javanese letters, which still exists today. A Shiva statue found in this area is now stored in the National Museum in Jakarta. The construction of Dieng Temple is estimated to have taken place in two stages. The first stage, which took place between the end of the 7th century and the first quarter of the 8th century, included the construction of Arjuna Temple, Semar Temple, Srikandi Temple and Gatutkaca Temple. The second stage was a continuation of the first stage, which lasted until around 780 AD.

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