About Ratu Boko Palace
Ratu Boko Palace is an archaeological palace complex located on a plateau in Bokoharjo, Prambanan, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, about 3 km south of Prambanan Temple. Built in the 8th century during the Mataram Kingdom, the 16-hectare site features gates, bathing pools, pavilions and defensive walls. Unlike a typical temple, it is believed to have been a royal residence. It is notable for its elevated position, panoramic views and sunset vistas over Prambanan plain.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spacious hilltop archaeological park at about 195 meters elevation with scattered stone ruins set among grassy fields and trees. Explorable areas include the main gate, inner palace enclosure, Paseban hall, Pendopo pavilion, Keputren bathing pools, and cremation complex. The site offers open panoramic views of Prambanan Temple, Mount Merapi and the surrounding plain, with paved paths connecting the structures and sunset viewing areas.
Key highlights
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Elevated plateau with panoramic sunset views over Prambanan plain and Mount Merapi
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Main Gate (Gerbang Utama) and inner palace gates with ornate stonework
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Keputren bathing pools complex
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Paseban and Pendopo pavilion foundations
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Expansive 16-hectare archaeological landscape with defensive walls and enclosures