Lost Temple of Java, The

Synopsis: Borobudur in Central Java is unique. In the shape of a pyramid, with four square terraces leading to three circular ones, the extraordinary building is covered with three miles of stone carvings. Remarkably, this massive construction lay deserted and obscured by jungle for over 1000 years, only to be to be re-discovered in 1814 by the maverick Englishman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. Following the complete renovation of its 1.6 million blocks of volcanic stone, the programme answers the many questions surrounding these enigmatic ruins.
Series: Timewatch
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2008
Year of production: 2008
Notes: First shown in the BBC2 Timewatch series 8 May 1999.
Documentation: An illustrated book of the same title written by Phil Grabsky to accompany the programme is available from booksellers.
Subjects: Archaeology; History
Keywords: Java; Buddhist temples; Borobudur

Name: Seventh Art Productions
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Notes: Seventh Art specialises in producing television programmes and films on history and the arts, under the direction of award-winning documentary filmmaker Phil Grabsky. There are several series on aspects of the history of art, presented by Tim Marlow, as well as programmes on the life and work of Mozart and Beethoven and figures from ancient and more recent history such as Nero and Nelson. Sale on DVD.

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