IDIndonesia has restarted the second phase of the restoration of the Mendut Temple, a centuries-old Buddhist site in Central Java. The focus of the current phase is addressing structural issues such as roof leaks and bulging walls caused by trapped water, which threaten the temple's integrity. Riris Purbasari, head of the regional cultural preservation office, explained that previous restoration efforts included installing scaffolding and assessing the roof structure. Workers discovered that earlier restoration involved coating the roof with cement, which now allows water infiltration. This layer will be carefully removed to preserve the original stone materials. The temple remains temporarily closed to the public during the restoration process, which is expected to last around a year but aims to complete enough work to allow the site to host next year's Vesak celebrations. Up to 40 workers, including experts and local laborers, will rotate through the site to expedite progress.
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