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Javanese Traditional Architecture

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Javanese traditional architecture refers to the traditional vernacular houses of the Javanese people in the central and eastern parts of the island of Java, Indonesia, known in the Javanese language as omah tradhisional Jawa.

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The 8th to 9th century Sailendra-dynasty Buddhist monument in central Java, its stepped stone mandala the summit of the ancient Javanese candi (temple) building tradition.

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