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There are three miniature temples in Ratu Boko site. Although only miniatures, but the
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smaller temples. The miniature of the main temple was built on a square plan stone platform
(batur). There are steps on the west side of the stone platform. A water bath is in the middle of
the stone platform, so that the remaining stone platform forming a walkway (selasar). In order
to get a complete information on the three miniature temples environment, information on Ratu
Boko Site will be given in overview here.

History of Ratu Boko Site establishment and development can be traced from the
contents of a number of inscriptions found on Ratu Boko complex, among others is Abhayagiri
inscription (778 AD) found on the northern side of Ratu Boko Hill. Abhayagiri inscription
mentions about the establishment of a Buddhist monastery by Rakai Panangkaran. The content
of the inscription indicates that Ratu Boko Site was originally a monastery for Buddhist
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inscription (856 AD) mentions about the erection of phallic symbol (lingga) by Rakai

Sri Kumbhayoni.

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