The Ancient Mathematics at Prambanan Temple

Prambanan is the biggest Hindus temple in Indonesia located in Sleman, is about 18 km form Yogyakarta IndonesiaThe temple was recovered after the earthquake in 16^th century, and the last on 2006.

The famous legend at Prambanan temple is Bandung Bondowoso and Loro Jonggrang

Today, Nov 13, 2011  we are the participants of Mathematics Mobile Learning observe what kind of Mathematical Concepts can find at the Prambanan temple. Some of them are  system of linear equations in two variables , symmetry, sequence, pattern, slope, etc.

When we will enter the gate, we have to by ticket. The ticket price is different for foreigner,  system of linear equations in two variables

The Master of MML, give a direction to all participants to explore Prambanan temple





  

Over all, the way of they located the main temple and others was consider symmetry concept. In each building appear many part of it show symmetry concept, look at each temple, from the top to the bottom,  at every  level we can see that  symmetry concept appear.

Considered stairs at the exit gate in the temple   is apear slope concept. 




The blocks are arranged and appear look like a line form.  

By looking at the whole building, and compare each level from bottom to the top, we can see the decrease of width at each level

You can try to observe and find another Mathematical concept that appear  at Prambanan temple, have a nice day