Ratu Boko is the archaeological site is a complex number of the remaining buildings are approximately 3 km to the south of the temple complex of Prambanan, 18 km east of Yogyakarta or 50 km south-west city of Surakarta. Size is a whole complex of about 25 ha.
This site displays the attributes of a place or site berkegiatan settlement, but the exact function is not known clearly. [1] Queen Boko has used those estimated in the 8th century in the House of Sailendra (Rakai Panangkaran) of the Kingdom of Medang (Hindu Mataram). Viewed from the pattern of laying the remains of the building, allegedly this site is the former palace (palace). This opinion is based on the fact that this complex is not a temple or a building with a religious character, but a fortified castle with evidence of remaining walls and dry ditch as a defensive structure. [2] The remains of settlements are also found near the location of this site.
The name "Queen Boko" is derived from local legend. Ratu Boko (Java language, meaning literally: "the king stork") is the father of Loro Jonggrang, who also became the name of the main temple at Prambanan temple complex.
Administratively, this site was in the area of Prambanan District, Sleman District, Yogyakarta and lies at an altitude of nearly 200 m above sea level.
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