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After it was discovered in 1932, the temple was studied from 1942 to
1943. Restorations of temple’s padma or lotus-shaped frame superstructure
(sisi genta) and the stupika (dagoba) on top of the roof have been conducted
twice (from 1943 to 1962 and 1976 to 1978).

Who built the temple is not clear, since there is no mention on any
inscribed stones. However, the construction time of Candi Banyunibo has
been estimated circa 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty
by comparison of several temple superstructures and roofs which resulted
in similarities with temples in Central Java, namely Candi Semar, Dieng
Temple Complex, an ancillary temple of Candi Gedongsongo 3, and
Candi Plaosan Lor.

Candi Banyunibo is a Buddhist temple, based on the
existing stupika atop the roof, bas-reliefs of Boddhisattvas
and six ancillary temples in the form of stupas around the
main temple of Banyunibo. In addition, bas-relief on temple

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over the entrance (lintel).

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